Determinants of Technology Acquisition in International Equity Partnerships: An Examination of International Joint Ventures and International Acquisitions

摘要：

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) have displayed a clear propensity to establish international equity partnerships (IEPs) (i.e., international joint ventures and international acquisitions) as a key strategic option. In addition, the acquisition of technological capabilities has been established as essential to enhance the competitiveness of IEPs in foreign markets. This study seeks to identify and assess the importance of key variables that affect technology acquisition in IEPs. The study also examines the differences in the importance of the variables that affect technology acquisition between the two organizational modes. The findings reveal both similarities and differences in the relative importance of variables that affect technology acquisition between the two types of IEPs. The findings suggest some useful insights for practicing managers in MNEs who are intending to enter foreign markets in either of the IEP formation modes.

作者: Byung H Park Adam H.Cave Keith W.Glaister

作者单位: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Kyungsung University University of Sheffield

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: 2011 Academy for Global Business Advancement(AGBAs)8th World Congress(全球商务发展学会第八届国际会议)

会议地点: 大连

会议语种:英文

页码: 583-607

在线出版日期: 2011-09-15（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）