The impact of institutional environments on firms' strategic decisions has been examined in
strategy and international business literature. Yet, the current state of knowledge about how …

The increasing dynamism of the international business (IB) environment has drawn greater
scholarly attention to the implications of international politics for MNEs' cross-border …

Abstract Research Summary In socially contested settings, it is often difficult to connect with
(diverse) others, and it is unclear how entrepreneurs in these contexts may develop the …

We investigate the impact of informal institutional distance and formal institutions on a key
decision (namely location choice) of multinational enterprises (MNEs) when they expand …

Trust between organizations has been recognized as crucial in international business (IB)
and has attracted extensive research attention. Researchers have conceptualized and …

Emerging market firms (EMFs) are increasingly recognized as a heterogeneous group of
business enterprises, providing a unique context for examining the predictive power of …

To provide new understanding of the effect of historical ties in the field of international
business, through the lens of institutional theory and the concept of the liability of …

Rising protectionism sentiment has led to increased scrutiny of cross-border mergers and
acquisitions (CBAs). Informed by the legitimacy-based view, we posit that heightened …

In international business (IB), the level of equity ownership adopted by a firm is an important
decision. In this study, we review and synthesize the findings of 105 empirical studies …

Abstract Research Summary Recent research has shown that firms' ability to employ
complex competitive repertoires can create long‐term competitive advantages. Since …