report is to illustrate the motives in relation to firm`s desire to locate some production or other activities in a foreign country. In order to do so‚ several theories that seek to explain why FDI takes place will be discussed‚ such as Dunning`s Eclectic Paradigm‚ Vernon`s Life Cycle model‚ the Knickerbocker Model and others. Moreover‚ to evaluate the rationale for FDI‚ references will be made to the case study of Nissan`s automotive investment in North-East England. Theoretical background
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This paper analyzes some characteristics of economic and econometric literature in the field of FDI after 1990‚ in Romania‚ as well as some specific issues in the process of practical modelling. A more detailed presentation of John Harry Dunning’s eclectic theory and a simple presentation of the theory of de-investment complete the general theoretical presentation of FDI. A first problem after the definition‚ life cycle‚ similarities and differences between portfolio and direct foreign investment
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this study‚the author will first evaluate the Dunning ’s eclectic theory‚that is called OLI paradigm.The second part is the critical analysis of the impact of the institutional theory on the MNEs ’ governance and the global regulatory environment.Finally the author will critically evaluate the MNEs governance and strategic behaviour. 1.0 The brief evaluation of selected FDI theory------Dunning ’s eclectic theory (OLI paradigm) Dunning ’s eclectic theory absorbed Hymer ’s theory about the ownership
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MSc International Business 2012-2013 Global Shift Banner code Teaching Staff Professor John Bryson Room 132 Telephone ext 45549 j.r.bryson@bham.ac.uk Module aims and objectives The aim of the module is to provide students with the theoretical understanding of the relationship between two major themes in International Business: (i) the existence of differences in national business systems; and (ii) the present day character of processes
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International Business Studies‚ 34(1): 5–18. Doz‚ Y (1986). Strategic Management in Multinational Companies. Oxford: Permagon. Dunning‚ J.H. (1981). International Production and the Multinational Enterprise. London: Allen and Unwin. Dunning‚ J.H.‚ Kogut‚ B. & Blomstrom‚ M. (1990). Globalization of Firms and the Competitiveness of Nations. Lund‚ Sweden: Lund University Press. Dunning‚ J.H. & Rugman‚ A.M. (1985). The influence of Hymer’s dissertation on the theory of foreign direct investment. American Economic
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Cited: Contractor‚ F. and Ra‚ W. (2002)‚ "How knowledge attributes influence alliance governance choices: a theory development note"‚ Journal of International Management‚ vol. 8‚ no. 1‚ pp. 11-27. Dunning‚ J.H. (1995)‚ "Reappraising the eclectic paradigm in an age of alliance capitalism"‚ Journal of International Business Studies‚ vol. 26‚ no. 3‚ pp. 461-491. Inkpen‚ A.C. (2008)‚ "Strategic alliances"‚ chapter 15 in OHIB (pp. 403-427). Rugman‚ A.M. (ed.‚ 2008)‚ The Oxford
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Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u 1. Introduction PAGEREF _Toc389290771 \h 12. Theoretical framework PAGEREF _Toc389290772 \h 13. Factors of market selection for transnational corporations in China PAGEREF _Toc389290773 \h 23.1 Factor from inner strategic motivations PAGEREF _Toc389290774 \h 33.1.1 Market-seeking motivation PAGEREF _Toc389290775 \h 43.1.2 Efficiency-seeking motivation PAGEREF _Toc389290776 \h 43.1.3 Resource-seeking motivation PAGEREF _Toc389290777 \h 53.2 Location factors PAGEREF
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International Business: Environments and Operations. 14th ed. Person Education. Desai‚ M.A.‚ Foley‚ C.F. & Hines‚ J.R.‚ (2004). "Venture Out Alone". Harvard Business Review. Dunning‚ J.‚ (1993). Multinational Enterprises and the Global Economy. Harlow: Addison-Wesley. Dunning‚ J.H.‚ (2000). "The eclectic paradigm as an envelope for economic and business theories of MNE activity". International business review‚ 9(2)‚ pp.163-90. Financial Times ‚ (2011). Fast food battle heats up in China. [Online]
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Chapter 07 Foreign Direct Investment True / False Questions 1. (p. 242) A firm becomes a multinational enterprise when it undertakes foreign direct investment. TRUE 2. (p. 242) Licensing involves the establishment of a new operation in a foreign country. FALSE 3. (p. 242) If a firm that makes bicycles in Germany acquires a French bicycle producer‚ Greenfield investment has taken place. FALSE 4. (p. 242) The amount of FDI undertaken over a given time period is known as the
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