作者：Barney, Jay B.; Arikan, Asli M.; Arikan, Ilgaz
作者单位：Utah System of Higher Education; University of Utah; University System of Ohio; Kent State University; Kent State University Kent; Kent State University Salem
摘要：International business scholars have successfully applied transactions cost economics theories of the firm to understand a wide variety of global business phenomena. However, because this theory takes the value of a global exchange as given, and then examines how to organize this exchange most efficiently, it cannot be considered a strategic theory of the firm. Some of the key elements of such a strategic theory of the firm, and how their introduction to international business research could c...
作者：Reilly, Marty; Tippmann, Esther; Sharkey Scott, Pamela
作者单位：Dublin City University; Ollscoil na Gaillimhe-University of Galway
摘要：Subsidiary closures and relocations, a process whereby a multinational enterprise (MNE) closes down a subsidiary and relocates its activities, are commonplace and increasing. Yet we lack an understanding of how knowledge in such situations can be successfully transferred to prevent loss and provide for future knowledge recombination in the MNE. Compared to periods of normal operation, knowledge sharing during subsidiary relocations is likely compromised by diminished sender motivation. In a de...
