From internationalization to evolution: The Uppsala model at 40 years

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Vahlne, Jan-Erik; Johanson, Jan
• 署名单位: University of Gothenburg; Uppsala University
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0047-2506
• DOI: 10.1057/s41267-017-0107-7
• 发表日期: 2017
• 页码: 1087-1102
• 关键词: process ontology; MBE evolution; Heterogeneity; network; uncertainty; KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT; commitments

摘要

The original Uppsala model that was published in 1977 explains the internationalization process of firms. We have further developed the model several times in the intervening years. The present article is our latest effort: a general model of the evolution of the multinational business enterprise ( MBE), from early steps abroad to being a global firm. The updated, augmented model explains MBE evolution in general, not only characteristics of the internationalization process in a narrow sense. We believe that the newest iteration, anchored in process ontology, will be useful in conducting longitudinal empirical studies.