Purpose – The aim of the article is to establish robust linkages between internalization theory and the empirical … easily be accommodated using an internalization theory lens, and we formulate hypotheses to that effect. On the empirical … and credibly predicted by internalization. No new theory beyond internalization theory is needed to explain this …

delivery, particularly when controlling for structural covariates from internalization theory. Data from an international …

internalization theory. Meanwhile, the authors hope to unveil the unique characteristics of firm specific advantages (FSAs, including …/CSA matrix that combines the OLI paradigm and the internalization theory. This study pursued this research endeavor by enriching … institutional perspective, to the internalization theory, which converts O and I advantages into FSAs and associates L advantages …

Purpose – This paper seeks to demonstrate that internalization theory, as a “complete” theory of the firm, is … Dunemann to show that internalization theory's predictions on MNE regional strategy are superior to those suggested by several … here that is consistent with internalization theory predictions. Findings – MNE regional strategy is an important empirical …

‐sized enterprises (SMEs) and their growth to become multinational enterprises (MNEs). It also aims to confirm internalization theory by … SMEs into MNEs. The study applies internalization theory to the growth strategies of SMEs. Originality/value – This …