International diversification has become a crucial measure for firms to realize sustainable development. However, previous studies have drawn inconsistent conclusions on the sustainable performance impact of international expansion. This paper examines the relationships among international diversification, capabilities, and sustainable performance. We provide a theoretical perspective of dynamic capabilities to uncover the impact mechanism of international diversification on firms' economic and environmental performance. Based on data from Chinese listed manufacturing firms operating overseas, the findings show that international diversification is significant for firms' sustainable development, and its effect on economic performance and environmental performance is mediated by adaptive capability and innovation capability. The implications for theoretical development and operating practice are discussed.
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Brock Univ, Fac Business, Dept Mkt Int Business & Strategy, St Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, CanadaZhejiang Univ, Sch Management, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Peoples R China
Zhou, Lianxi
Wu, Aiqi
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Zhejiang Univ, Sch Management, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Peoples R ChinaZhejiang Univ, Sch Management, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Peoples R China
Wu, Aiqi
Barnes, Bradley R.
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Univ Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, S Yorkshire, EnglandZhejiang Univ, Sch Management, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Peoples R China