Multinational Business Review
Scope & Guideline
Bridging theory and practice in a globalized world.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- International Business Strategies:
The journal emphasizes research on the strategic choices made by multinational companies (MNCs) in different international contexts, including market entry modes, acquisition strategies, and competitive positioning. - Cross-Border Operations and Dynamics:
It explores the complexities of cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment (FDI), and the influence of political and economic factors on these processes. - Impact of Institutional Contexts:
Research often highlights the role of national and regional institutions, cultural factors, and governance structures in shaping the operations and strategic decisions of MNEs. - Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility:
The journal advocates for studies that address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable practices in international business. - Innovation and Technological Change:
There is a focus on how innovation processes and technological advancements affect the internationalization of firms and their competitive advantages.
Trending and Emerging
- Geopolitical Influences on Business Strategy:
There is an increasing focus on how geopolitical factors, such as international relations and political risk, affect multinational firms' strategic decisions, especially in light of recent global tensions. - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
Research on sustainability and CSR has gained prominence, reflecting the growing importance of ethical considerations and environmental impacts in multinational operations. - Digital Transformation and Innovation:
Emerging themes include the impact of digital technologies on international business, highlighting how MNEs adapt their strategies to leverage digital innovations and cope with disruptive changes. - Cross-Border Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
An uptick in studies examining the role of collaboration between firms across borders is evident, emphasizing knowledge sharing and joint ventures as critical components of successful internationalization. - Dynamic Capabilities and Agility in MNEs:
There is a rising interest in exploring how multinational firms develop dynamic capabilities to respond to rapidly changing global markets and enhance their competitive advantage.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Market Entry Strategies:
Research focusing solely on traditional market entry strategies such as exporting and licensing has seen a decline, as scholars increasingly explore more complex and dynamic internationalization processes. - Static Analysis of Multinational Performance:
There has been a reduction in studies that provide static analyses of MNE performance metrics without considering the evolving global landscape and contextual factors influencing performance. - Regional Focus without Global Context:
Papers that primarily focus on regional dynamics without integrating them into a broader global context are less frequently published, indicating a shift towards more holistic approaches. - Risk Management in Stable Environments:
Research centered on risk management strategies in stable, predictable environments is decreasing as the focus shifts to more volatile and uncertain global business conditions. - Cultural Distance as a Sole Factor in Internationalization:
Studies that solely emphasize cultural distance as a barrier to internationalization are waning, with a trend towards more nuanced analyses that incorporate multiple factors influencing international business.
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