International Joint Ventures became common in the late 20th century when companies wanted to venture beyond their native shores in order to extend their area of influence, capture attractive markets and increase profits. Initially only large business ventured out but soon it became a trend that all companies, big, medium or small, found attractive. Most countries have joint ventures functioning out of their soil. The reason for this can be seen in the globalisation of the markets, easy and speedy communication and the use of rapidly changing technologies. (International Joint ventures: Theory and Practice by Aimin Yan and Yadong Luo) There has been a paradigm shift in the way businesses have been conducted right across the world. Despite the notion that IJVs are unsuccessful, this essay goes to prove why this idea can be deceptive.
Economical and Legal Distinction
What is an International Joint Venture? It has been defined as “a common project between legally and commercially independent companies in which the parties jointly bear both the responsibility for management and financial risk” (Weder 1991). Economically and legally distinct businesses are created by parent companies that pool financial and other resources together to pursuing common objectives. (Anderson 1990; Pfeffer and Nowak 1976) According to Yan and Luo, firms operating in different countries work together across national borders. (Yan and Luo, 2001)
In a joint venture, economic activity is the result of collaboration between two entities. Here, the two existing parties enter into a contract or a partnership. Why do companies form joint ventures? As firms expand, they are constantly on the lookout for new markets, products and services. It is not necessary for the parent firms to own 50% of