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Transaction cost-enhanced entry mode choices and firm performance

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The transaction cost variables largely affect the entry mode choice and firm performance. Firms selecting 'transaction cost-enhanced international entry modes' where transaction cost variables are added to a set of variables previously used to predict firm mode choice and performance, perform better than firms using other modes of entry.

Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Comparative advantage (Commerce), Comparative advantage, Market entry

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Clusters, networks, and firm innovativeness

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The relationship among industry clusters, network centrality and firm innovativeness is examined. Firm innovation is enhanced by location in the industry cluster and centrality in the managerial tie network whereas centrality in the institutional tie network does not enhance firm innovation.

Management dynamics, Management investment, open-end, Models, Management, Mutual fund industry, Company business management, Business networks (Social groups)

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Acquisitions or greenfield start-up? Institutional , cultural and transaction cost influnces

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The authors examine examine how corporations decide between acquisitions or investments in new companies. Topics include business models, predictions, and leverage ability.

Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Acquisitions and mergers, International aspects, Corporate culture, New business enterprises, Startups

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