Drawing on institutional theory, we argue that the likelihood of a Chinese firm adopting an isomorphic strategy in outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) depends on the influence of external isomorphic pressures specifically, domestic regional and domestic industrial isomorphic pressures and the firm's internal legitimacy-seeking motivation. Quantitative analysis of a sample of 107 Chinese listed firms and their OFDI projects in the 2008-2012 period offers supportive evidence for our arguments. Our study offers further insights into Chinese MNEs by providing a better understanding of the impact of China's regional and industrial diversity on their OFDI.
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Xiamen Univ, Wang Yanan Inst Studies Econ, 422 Siming South Rd, Xiamen, Fujian, Peoples R ChinaXiamen Univ, Wang Yanan Inst Studies Econ, 422 Siming South Rd, Xiamen, Fujian, Peoples R China
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Chongqing Univ, Sch Econ & Business Adm, 174 Shapingba Main St, Chongqing, Peoples R ChinaChongqing Univ, Sch Econ & Business Adm, 174 Shapingba Main St, Chongqing, Peoples R China
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Kyung Hee Univ, Dept Int Business & Trade, 26 Kyungheedae Ro, Seoul 02447, South KoreaKyung Hee Univ, Dept Int Business & Trade, 26 Kyungheedae Ro, Seoul 02447, South Korea
Choi, Youngjun
Li, Jiaen
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Kwangwoon Univ, Div Int Trade, 20 Gwangwoon Ro, Seoul 01897, South KoreaKyung Hee Univ, Dept Int Business & Trade, 26 Kyungheedae Ro, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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Univ Antwerp, Fac Business & Econ, Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp Management Sch, Antwerp, Belgium
Blickle Castors Taicang Co Ltd, Suzhou, Peoples R ChinaUniv Antwerp, Fac Business & Econ, Antwerp, Belgium
Hanle, Fabian
Weil, Stefanie
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Antwerp Management Sch, Antwerp, Belgium
Univ Antwerp, Antwerp, BelgiumUniv Antwerp, Fac Business & Econ, Antwerp, Belgium
Weil, Stefanie
Cambre, Bart
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Antwerp Management Sch, Antwerp, Belgium
Univ Antwerp, Antwerp, BelgiumUniv Antwerp, Fac Business & Econ, Antwerp, Belgium
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Univ South Australia, Australian Ctr Asian Business, UniSA Business, 37-44 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaUniv South Australia, Australian Ctr Asian Business, UniSA Business, 37-44 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Zhu, Ying
Sardana, Deepak
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Univ South Australia, Australian Ctr Asian Business, UniSA Business, 37-44 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaUniv South Australia, Australian Ctr Asian Business, UniSA Business, 37-44 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Sardana, Deepak
Tang, Ryan
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Univ South Australia, Australian Ctr Asian Business, UniSA Business, 37-44 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaUniv South Australia, Australian Ctr Asian Business, UniSA Business, 37-44 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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Donghua Univ, Sch Business & Management, 1882 West Yanan Rd, Shanghai 200051, Peoples R ChinaDonghua Univ, Sch Business & Management, 1882 West Yanan Rd, Shanghai 200051, Peoples R China
Fan, Xing
Wang, Lei
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Donghua Univ, Sch Business & Management, 1882 West Yanan Rd, Shanghai 200051, Peoples R ChinaDonghua Univ, Sch Business & Management, 1882 West Yanan Rd, Shanghai 200051, Peoples R China
Wang, Lei
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