We investigate the relationship between multinational enterprise parent-subsidiary governance (MNEPSG), host country governance quality (HCGQ), and foreign subsidiary survival. We draw upon agency theory, MNEPSG literature, and institutional theory to develop a holistic conceptual model. We test our hypotheses using a large longitudinal sample of 1,711 MNEs and 13,398 subsidiaries in 63 countries from 1990-2013. We find that key MNEPSG mechanisms (Ownership, Expatriates, and Regional Headquarters) positively impact foreign subsidiary survival, whereas HCGQ negatively impacts it; and that increasing Ownership and Expatriates is more effective in high HCGQ contexts. We discuss important implications for research and practice.
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Loyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USALoyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA
Dai, Li
Eden, Lorraine
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Texas A&M Univ, Mays Business Sch, Dept Management, College Stn, TX USALoyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA
Eden, Lorraine
Beamish, Paul W.
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Univ Western Ontario, Richard Ivey Sch Business, London, ON, CanadaLoyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA
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Loyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USALoyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA
Dai, Li
Eden, Lorraine
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Texas A&M Univ, Mays Business Sch, Dept Management, College Stn, TX USALoyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA
Eden, Lorraine
Beamish, Paul W.
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Univ Western Ontario, Richard Ivey Sch Business, London, ON, CanadaLoyola Marymount Univ, Coll Business Adm, Dept Management, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA