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 …

De‐internationalization is a novel phenomenon that is gaining significant attention because
of its proliferation in international business. However, unlike internationalization, literature …

By adopting a processual and dynamic view on internationalization, we develop the
concepts of acceleration and deceleration, providing analytical tools to enhance our …

Existing theories on firms' internationalization processes mainly base on large Western
multinational enterprises (MNEs) and suggest that internationalization motives and …

In this paper we perform a systematic literature review of the diverse and somewhat
fragmented current state of research on firms' internationalization and innovation. We …

Several decades of research in the field of international business have advanced various
theories and studies on the internationalization of firms. Our assessment of the literature on …

Re-internationalisation represents a research challenge for the internationalisation process
and international entrepreneurship fields. Many companies withdraw from international …

Purpose–This paper presents a framework for an improved understanding of actual
internationalization motives. Answers to a key question in IB studies–why companies …

The fast-growing interest in de-internationalization research calls for a comprehensive
synthesis of extant literature to identify paths for future research. We have responded to this …

We refine internationalization theory by hypothesizing that international expansion is a
discontinuous process characterized by an initial 'big step.'Firms have to build an …