Process- and stage models outline certain steps which the company follows when expanding internationally. These models were primarily developed already in the 1970s but have proven to be surprisingly resilient in spite of significant changes in the economic environment. New theories fail to give comprehensive insight into the international expansion of modern firms. This thesis describes a firms international expansion…
Contents
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND GENERAL APPROACH
EVOLUTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
EVOLUTION OF THEORY
THE NEW MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NEW MULTINATIONAL CORPORATION
THEORY – THE PROCESS- AND STAGE MODELS
THE UPPSALA MODEL
TOWARDS A THEORY OF LOCATION AND CORPORATE GROWTH
USE OF THE THEORY….
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Author: Sebastian Hybbinette,Peder Stubert
Source: Stockholm School of Economics
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