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Book SynopsisContains chapters dealing with empirical tests of the relationship between multinationality (M) and performance (P). This title determines P, as a dependent variable, by the degree of multinationality, M, where M is usually proxied by the ratio of foreign (F) to total (T) sales or assets, that is, (F/T).
Table of ContentsThe Evolutionary or Multi-Stage Theory of Internationalization and its Relationship to the Regionalization of Firms. Multinationality and Regional Performance, 2001–2005. Exploring Trends in Regionalisation. The Geographic Orientation of Multinational Enterprises and its Implications for Performance. The Regional Nature of MNE Activities and the Gravity Model. The Empirics of Multinationality and Performance. Performance Effects of Internationalization Strategies: A Meta-Analysis. Internationalization and Performance: The Moderating Role of Strategic Fit. Internationalization of Indian Firms: Regionalization Patterns and Impact on Performance. The Location and Performance of Foreign Affiliates in Global Cities. Testing the Global and Regional Strategies of Multinational Enterprises. The Regional Dimension of UK Multinationals. Intra-Regional Sales and Performance. Testing Regional Effects in the Internationalization–Performance Relationship in Asian Service Firms. Intra-Regional Sales and the Internationalization and Performance Relationship. Introduction. List of Contributors. Preface. Author Index. Subject Index.
