Cycles of de-internationalization and re-internationalization: Towards an integrative framework

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作者
Kafouros, Mario [1 ]
Cavusgil, S. Tamer [2 ]
Devinney, Timothy M. [1 ]
Ganotakis, Panagiotis [3 ]
Fainshmidt, Stav [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Manchester, Manchester, Lancs, England
[2] Georgia State Univ, Atlanta, GA 30303 USA
[3] Univ Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, Merseyside, England
[4] Florida State Univ, Tallahassee, FL 32306 USA
关键词
De-internationalization; Re-internationalization; Divestment; Market exit; Market re-entry; Internationalization theory; Back-shoring; SUBSIDIARY PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE; MARKET ORIENTATION; FOREIGN-MARKET; ORGANIZATIONAL SLACK; CULTURAL DISTANCE; POOR PERFORMANCE; GLOBAL STRATEGY; MODERATING ROLE; OPTIONS THEORY; FIRM;
D O I
10.1016/j.jwb.2021.101257
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Internationalization is a complex process that is neither always forward moving nor monotonic. Firms often reduce the depth and scope of their international footprint or even completely withdraw from foreign markets. Although scholars have recognized that there are cycles of de-internationalization and re-internationalization (and increasingly pressures for back-shoring), the antecedents and motivators for these internationalization pathways have received limited attention. In this study, we first review prior explanations as to why firm behaviour exhibits cycles of de-internationalization and re-internationalization. We then formulate an integrative framework and propose a comprehensive agenda for future research aimed at advancing internationalization theory.
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