Yes, we really do need more entry mode studies! A commentary on Shaver

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Hennart, Jean-Francois; Slangen, Arjen H. L.
• 署名单位: University of Pavia; Queens University Belfast; Singapore Management University; Tilburg University; Erasmus University Rotterdam; Erasmus University Rotterdam - Excl Erasmus MC
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0047-2506
• DOI: 10.1057/jibs.2014.39
• 发表日期: 2015
• 页码: 114-122
• 关键词: modes of entry; International business research agenda; JIBS Decade Award

摘要

In a recent commentary published in this journal, Shaver raises the provocative question of whether we need more entry mode studies. After assessing the reasons for Shaver's doubts and further developing his broad research suggestions, we conclude that this question should be answered affirmatively. We derive three important questions for future entry mode research: (1) What determines the evolution of operations resulting from suboptimal mode choices? (2) What causes the replication of past mode choices? (3) How is the entry decision process structured? Focusing on these questions should assure a bright future for entry mode research.