Skip to main content
Erschienen in: Management International Review 4/2015

01.08.2015 | Research Article

Learning from Risky Environments: Global Diversification Strategies of Spanish MNEs

verfasst von: Alfredo Jiménez, Diana Benito-Osorio, Carmen Palmero-Cámara

Erschienen in: Management International Review | Ausgabe 4/2015

Einloggen

Aktivieren Sie unsere intelligente Suche, um passende Fachinhalte oder Patente zu finden.

search-config
loading …

Abstract

This paper seeks to investigate the bilateral impact of two components of global diversification: political risk and product diversification relatedness. By analyzing a sample of 119 Spanish firms we find empirical evidence that having experience in risky environments is a useful resource for multinational enterprises. The results obtained show that experience managing high levels of political risk in the foreign direct investment (FDI) portfolio increases the number of countries where the firm may potentially invest. This multinational flexibility encourages a higher degree of product diversification relatedness by facilitating the achievement of economies of scope in the activities carried out in foreign markets. By contrast, the degree of relatedness in product diversification did not show any significant impact on political risk, due to the existence of instruments available to cover or minimize this risk when investing abroad.

Sie haben noch keine Lizenz? Dann Informieren Sie sich jetzt über unsere Produkte:

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 102.000 Bücher
  • über 537 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe
  • Versicherung + Risiko

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Management International Review

MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL REVIEW is a double-blind refereed journal that aims at the advancement and dissemination of research in the fields of International Management.

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 340 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Versicherung + Risiko




Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Fußnoten
1
The Hausman test is made of two stages. In the first step, the reduced forms of the equations are obtained to verify the endogeneity of the regressors; in other words, by obtaining these variables solely in terms of the predetermined variables and the stochastic perturbations, with the aim of predicting their anticipated values. In the second step, a second equation is estimated that corresponds to the original equation in the model, but with the addition of the predicted values taken from step one for the variables with questionable endogeneity (Maddala 1996; Gujarati 1997).
 
2
The SIC is a numerical system developed by the Federal Government of the United States to classify all types of economic activity. Through the 2 and 4 digit codes of the SIC system, each of a firm’s businesses is classified in accordance with its principal activity, where each digit represents a more specific level of activity. The two first digits refer to the generic activity of each firm (eleven major categories), and the next two specify the activity. See Sambharya (2000) for a deeper discussion regarding product diversification measures based on SIC Codes.
 
3
Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index is a measure of perceived corruption based on an opinion survey of businessmen and experts in each country. On this scale 0 represents a country that is absolutely corrupt and 10 one that is totally free of corruption (Pournarakis and Varsakelis 2004; DiRienzo et al. 2007).
 
4
This index is made up of different variables which measure the independence of the judicial system, the ability of firms and individuals to ensure that contracts are complied with, the level of corruption in the judicial system, the degree to which the government protects property rights and the degree of freedom for businesses, trade and investment. The possible scores on the index range from 0 to 100 (Fernández and González 2005).
 
5
It should be remembered that indices of political risk are constructed in such a way so that higher scores indicated countries with lower levels of risk. Thus a high average value for a MNE indicates that it faces a low level of political risk in its internationalization strategy. However, higher variance values do indeed signal a higher level of risk for the MNE as they indicate that the firm must manage a portfolio of investments in a wide variety of diverse locations.
 
6
The sample includes textile, pharmaceutical, steel, electronics, chemicals, machinery and household equipment firms in this category.
 
7
This sector mostly includes services such as engineering services, consulting, legal services, accounting and auditing, travelling and transportation, computer related services, department stores, publishing and newspapers, security and amusement parks.
 
8
Permutations of the composition of each equation were carried out, alternating the various measures of size and profitability without observing significant changes in the results, which are available from the authors upon request.
 
9
The results of other possible combinations were tested including the average and variance of alternative measures of political risk along with the degree of product diversification relatedness at the two digit level. These results are available on request from the authors.
 
10
We are grateful to an anonymous reviewer for pointing out this issue.
 
Literatur
Zurück zum Zitat Amit, R., & Schoemaker, P. J. H. (1993). Strategic assets and organizational rent. Strategic Management Journal, 14(1), 33–46. Amit, R., & Schoemaker, P. J. H. (1993). Strategic assets and organizational rent. Strategic Management Journal, 14(1), 33–46.
Zurück zum Zitat Ansoff, H. I. (1965). Corporate strategy. New York: McGraw-Hill. Ansoff, H. I. (1965). Corporate strategy. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Zurück zum Zitat Barney, J. B. (1986). Strategic factor markets: expectations, luck and business strategy. Management Science, 32(10), 1231–1241. Barney, J. B. (1986). Strategic factor markets: expectations, luck and business strategy. Management Science, 32(10), 1231–1241.
Zurück zum Zitat Barney, J. B. (1991). Is the resource-based theory a useful perspective for strategic management research? yes. Academy of Management Review, 26(1), 41–56. Barney, J. B. (1991). Is the resource-based theory a useful perspective for strategic management research? yes. Academy of Management Review, 26(1), 41–56.
Zurück zum Zitat Baron, D. P. (1995). Integrated strategies: market and non-market components. California Management Review, 37(2), 47–65. Baron, D. P. (1995). Integrated strategies: market and non-market components. California Management Review, 37(2), 47–65.
Zurück zum Zitat Bartlett, C. A., & Ghoshal, S. (1989). Managing across borders: the transnational solution. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Bartlett, C. A., & Ghoshal, S. (1989). Managing across borders: the transnational solution. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Zurück zum Zitat Bausch, A., & Pils, F. (2009). Product diversification strategy and financial performance: meta-analytic evidence on causality and construct multidimensionality. Review of Managerial Science, 3(3), 157–190. Bausch, A., & Pils, F. (2009). Product diversification strategy and financial performance: meta-analytic evidence on causality and construct multidimensionality. Review of Managerial Science, 3(3), 157–190.
Zurück zum Zitat Benito-Osorio, D., Jiménez, A., & Peris-Ortiz, M. (2014). The circular relationship between geographical and product diversification in Spanish MNEs. European Journal of International Management (in press). Benito-Osorio, D., Jiménez, A., & Peris-Ortiz, M. (2014). The circular relationship between geographical and product diversification in Spanish MNEs. European Journal of International Management (in press).
Zurück zum Zitat Boddewyn, J. J., & Brewer, T. L. (1994). International-business political behaviour: new theoretical directions. Academy of Management Review, 19(1), 119–143. Boddewyn, J. J., & Brewer, T. L. (1994). International-business political behaviour: new theoretical directions. Academy of Management Review, 19(1), 119–143.
Zurück zum Zitat Bonardi, J. P., Holburn, G. L. F., & Van den Bergh, R. G. (2006). Nonmarket strategy performance: evidence from U.S. electric utilities. Academy of Management Journal, 49(6), 1209–1228. Bonardi, J. P., Holburn, G. L. F., & Van den Bergh, R. G. (2006). Nonmarket strategy performance: evidence from U.S. electric utilities. Academy of Management Journal, 49(6), 1209–1228.
Zurück zum Zitat Boubakri, N., Mansi, S. A., & Saffar, W. (2013). Political institutions, connectedness, and corporate risk-taking. Journal of International Business Studies, 44(3), 195–215. Boubakri, N., Mansi, S. A., & Saffar, W. (2013). Political institutions, connectedness, and corporate risk-taking. Journal of International Business Studies, 44(3), 195–215.
Zurück zum Zitat Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2005). Principles of corporate finance. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Brealey, R. A., Myers, S. C., & Allen, F. (2005). Principles of corporate finance. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Zurück zum Zitat Brouthers, L. E., Gao, Y., & Mcnicol, J. P. (2008). Corruption and market attractiveness influences on different types of FDI. Strategic Management Journal, 29(6), 673–680. Brouthers, L. E., Gao, Y., & Mcnicol, J. P. (2008). Corruption and market attractiveness influences on different types of FDI. Strategic Management Journal, 29(6), 673–680.
Zurück zum Zitat Chang, S., & Wang, C. (2007). The effect of product diversification strategies on the relationship between international diversification and firm performance. Journal of World Business, 42(1), 61–79. Chang, S., & Wang, C. (2007). The effect of product diversification strategies on the relationship between international diversification and firm performance. Journal of World Business, 42(1), 61–79.
Zurück zum Zitat Chatterjee, H. K., & Blocher, J. D. (1992). Measurement of firm diversification: is it robust? Academy of Management Journal, 35(4), 874–888. Chatterjee, H. K., & Blocher, J. D. (1992). Measurement of firm diversification: is it robust? Academy of Management Journal, 35(4), 874–888.
Zurück zum Zitat Chatterjee, H. K., & Wernerfelt, B. (1991). The link between resources and type of diversification: theory and evidence. Strategic Management Journal, 12(1), 33–48. Chatterjee, H. K., & Wernerfelt, B. (1991). The link between resources and type of diversification: theory and evidence. Strategic Management Journal, 12(1), 33–48.
Zurück zum Zitat Cho, M. (1998). Ownership structure, investment, and the corporate value: an empirical analysis. Journal of Financial Economics, 47(1), 103–121. Cho, M. (1998). Ownership structure, investment, and the corporate value: an empirical analysis. Journal of Financial Economics, 47(1), 103–121.
Zurück zum Zitat Cohen, W. M., & Levinthal, D. A. (1990). Absorptive capacity: a new perspective on learning and motivation. Administrative Science Quarterly, 35(1), 128–152. Cohen, W. M., & Levinthal, D. A. (1990). Absorptive capacity: a new perspective on learning and motivation. Administrative Science Quarterly, 35(1), 128–152.
Zurück zum Zitat Colpan, A. M. (2008). Are strategy-performance relationships contingent on macroeconomic environments? evidence from Japan’s textile industry. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 25(4), 635–665. Colpan, A. M. (2008). Are strategy-performance relationships contingent on macroeconomic environments? evidence from Japan’s textile industry. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 25(4), 635–665.
Zurück zum Zitat Cyert, R. M., & March, J. G. (1963). A behavior theory of the firm. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall. Cyert, R. M., & March, J. G. (1963). A behavior theory of the firm. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall.
Zurück zum Zitat De la Torre, J., & Neckar, D. H. (1988). Forecasting political risk for international operations. International Journal of Forecasting, 4(2), 221–241. De la Torre, J., & Neckar, D. H. (1988). Forecasting political risk for international operations. International Journal of Forecasting, 4(2), 221–241.
Zurück zum Zitat DeFigueiredo, J. (1997). The politics of the court and the strategy of the firm. Unpublished dissertation, University of California at Berkeley. DeFigueiredo, J. (1997). The politics of the court and the strategy of the firm. Unpublished dissertation, University of California at Berkeley.
Zurück zum Zitat Delios, A., & Beamish, P. W. (1999). Geographic scope, product diversification, and the corporate performance of Japanese firms. Strategic Management Journal, 20(8), 711–727. Delios, A., & Beamish, P. W. (1999). Geographic scope, product diversification, and the corporate performance of Japanese firms. Strategic Management Journal, 20(8), 711–727.
Zurück zum Zitat Delios, A., & Henisz, W. J. (2003a). Political hazards, experience and sequential entry strategies: the international expansion of Japanese firms 1980–1998. Strategic Management Journal, 24(11), 1153–1164. Delios, A., & Henisz, W. J. (2003a). Political hazards, experience and sequential entry strategies: the international expansion of Japanese firms 1980–1998. Strategic Management Journal, 24(11), 1153–1164.
Zurück zum Zitat Delios, A., & Henisz, W. J. (2003b). Policy uncertainty and the sequence of entry by Japanese firms, 1980–1998. Journal of International Business Studies, 34(3), 227–241. Delios, A., & Henisz, W. J. (2003b). Policy uncertainty and the sequence of entry by Japanese firms, 1980–1998. Journal of International Business Studies, 34(3), 227–241.
Zurück zum Zitat DiRienzo, C. E., Das, J., Cort, K. T., & Burbridge, J., Jr. (2007). Corruption and the role of information. Journal of Business International Studies, 38(2), 320–332. DiRienzo, C. E., Das, J., Cort, K. T., & Burbridge, J., Jr. (2007). Corruption and the role of information. Journal of Business International Studies, 38(2), 320–332.
Zurück zum Zitat Doh, J. P., Lawton, T. C., & Rajwani, T. (2012). Advancing nonmarket strategy research: institutional perspectives in a changing world. Academy of Management Perspectives, 26(3), 22–39. Doh, J. P., Lawton, T. C., & Rajwani, T. (2012). Advancing nonmarket strategy research: institutional perspectives in a changing world. Academy of Management Perspectives, 26(3), 22–39.
Zurück zum Zitat Eisenhardt, K. M., & Martin, J. A. (2000). Dynamic capabilities: what are they? Strategic Management Journal., 21(10/11), 1105–1122. Eisenhardt, K. M., & Martin, J. A. (2000). Dynamic capabilities: what are they? Strategic Management Journal., 21(10/11), 1105–1122.
Zurück zum Zitat Faccio, M. (2006). Politically connected firms. American Economic Review, 96(1), 369–386. Faccio, M. (2006). Politically connected firms. American Economic Review, 96(1), 369–386.
Zurück zum Zitat Fernández, A. I., & González, F. (2005). How accounting and auditing systems can counteract risk-shifting and safety-nets in banking: some international evidence. Journal of Financial Stability, 1(4), 466–500. Fernández, A. I., & González, F. (2005). How accounting and auditing systems can counteract risk-shifting and safety-nets in banking: some international evidence. Journal of Financial Stability, 1(4), 466–500.
Zurück zum Zitat García-Canal, E., & Guillén, M. F. (2008). Risk and the strategy of foreign location choice in regulated industries. Strategic Management Journal, 29(10), 1097–1115. García-Canal, E., & Guillén, M. F. (2008). Risk and the strategy of foreign location choice in regulated industries. Strategic Management Journal, 29(10), 1097–1115.
Zurück zum Zitat Gujarati, D. N. (1997). Econometría. Santa Fe de Bogotá: McGraw-Hill Interamericana. Gujarati, D. N. (1997). Econometría. Santa Fe de Bogotá: McGraw-Hill Interamericana.
Zurück zum Zitat Hair, J. F., Anderson, R. E., Tatham, R. L., & Black, W. (1999). Análisismultivariante. Madrid: Prentice Hall. Hair, J. F., Anderson, R. E., Tatham, R. L., & Black, W. (1999). Análisismultivariante. Madrid: Prentice Hall.
Zurück zum Zitat Hall, E. H. Jr., & St. John, C. H. (1994). A methodological note on diversity measurement. Strategic Management Journal, 15(2), 153–168. Hall, E. H. Jr., & St. John, C. H. (1994). A methodological note on diversity measurement. Strategic Management Journal, 15(2), 153–168.
Zurück zum Zitat Hashai, N., & Delios, A. (2012). Balancing growth across geographic diversification and product diversification: a contingency approach. International Business Review, 21(6), 1052–1064. Hashai, N., & Delios, A. (2012). Balancing growth across geographic diversification and product diversification: a contingency approach. International Business Review, 21(6), 1052–1064.
Zurück zum Zitat Henisz, W. J. (1998). The institutional environment for international investment. Doctoral dissertation. Berkeley: University of California. Henisz, W. J. (1998). The institutional environment for international investment. Doctoral dissertation. Berkeley: University of California.
Zurück zum Zitat Henisz, W. J. (2000). The institutional environment for economic growth. Economics and Politics, 12(1), 1–31. Henisz, W. J. (2000). The institutional environment for economic growth. Economics and Politics, 12(1), 1–31.
Zurück zum Zitat Henisz, W. J. (2002). Politics and international investment: measuring risks and protecting profits. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. Henisz, W. J. (2002). Politics and international investment: measuring risks and protecting profits. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Zurück zum Zitat Henisz, W. J. (2003). The power of the Buckley and Casson thesis: the ability to manage institutional idiosyncrasies. Journal of International Business Studies, 34(3), 173–184. Henisz, W. J. (2003). The power of the Buckley and Casson thesis: the ability to manage institutional idiosyncrasies. Journal of International Business Studies, 34(3), 173–184.
Zurück zum Zitat Henisz, W. J., & Delios, A. (2004). Information or influence? the benefits of experience for managing political uncertainty. Strategic Organization, 2(4), 389–421. Henisz, W. J., & Delios, A. (2004). Information or influence? the benefits of experience for managing political uncertainty. Strategic Organization, 2(4), 389–421.
Zurück zum Zitat Henisz, W. J., & Zelner, B. A. (2001). The institutional environment for telecommunications investment. Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, 10(1), 123–147. Henisz, W. J., & Zelner, B. A. (2001). The institutional environment for telecommunications investment. Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, 10(1), 123–147.
Zurück zum Zitat Henisz, W. J., & Zelner, B. A. (2002). The institutional environment for infrastructure investment. Industrial and Corporate Change, 11(2), 355–389. Henisz, W. J., & Zelner, B. A. (2002). The institutional environment for infrastructure investment. Industrial and Corporate Change, 11(2), 355–389.
Zurück zum Zitat Hillman, A. J., & Hitt, M. A. (1999). Corporate political strategy formulation: a model of approach, participation and strategy decisions. Academy of Management Review, 24(4), 825–842. Hillman, A. J., & Hitt, M. A. (1999). Corporate political strategy formulation: a model of approach, participation and strategy decisions. Academy of Management Review, 24(4), 825–842.
Zurück zum Zitat Hillman, A. J., Keim, G., & Schuler, D. (2004). Corporate political activity: a review and research agenda. Journal of Management, 30(6), 837–857. Hillman, A. J., Keim, G., & Schuler, D. (2004). Corporate political activity: a review and research agenda. Journal of Management, 30(6), 837–857.
Zurück zum Zitat Hillman, A. J., & Zarkhoodi, A. (1999). Corporate political strategies and firm performance: indications of firm-specific benefits from personal service in the U.S. government. Strategic Management Journal, 20(1), 67–81. Hillman, A. J., & Zarkhoodi, A. (1999). Corporate political strategies and firm performance: indications of firm-specific benefits from personal service in the U.S. government. Strategic Management Journal, 20(1), 67–81.
Zurück zum Zitat Hitt, M. A., Hoskisson, R. E., & Kim, H. (1997). International diversification: effects on innovation and firm performance in product-diversified firms. Academy of Management Journal, 40(4), 767–798. Hitt, M. A., Hoskisson, R. E., & Kim, H. (1997). International diversification: effects on innovation and firm performance in product-diversified firms. Academy of Management Journal, 40(4), 767–798.
Zurück zum Zitat Holburn, G. L. F. (2001). Regulatory institutions and firm strategy: theory and evidence from the electric power industry. Doctoral dissertation. Berkeley: University of California. Holburn, G. L. F. (2001). Regulatory institutions and firm strategy: theory and evidence from the electric power industry. Doctoral dissertation. Berkeley: University of California.
Zurück zum Zitat Holburn, G. L. F., & Zelner, B. A. (2010). Political capabilities, policy risk, and international investment strategy: evidence from the global electric power generation industry. Strategic Management Journal, 31(12), 1290–1315. Holburn, G. L. F., & Zelner, B. A. (2010). Political capabilities, policy risk, and international investment strategy: evidence from the global electric power generation industry. Strategic Management Journal, 31(12), 1290–1315.
Zurück zum Zitat Holtbrügge, D., Berg, N., & Puck, J. F. (2007). To bribe or to convince? political stakeholders and political activities in German multinational corporations. International Business Review, 16(1), 47–67. Holtbrügge, D., Berg, N., & Puck, J. F. (2007). To bribe or to convince? political stakeholders and political activities in German multinational corporations. International Business Review, 16(1), 47–67.
Zurück zum Zitat Hoskisson, R. E., Hitt, M. A., Johnson, R. A., & Moesel, D. D. (1993). Construct validity of an objective (entropy) categorical measure of diversification strategy. Strategic Management Journal, 14(3), 215–235. Hoskisson, R. E., Hitt, M. A., Johnson, R. A., & Moesel, D. D. (1993). Construct validity of an objective (entropy) categorical measure of diversification strategy. Strategic Management Journal, 14(3), 215–235.
Zurück zum Zitat Huchzermeier, A., & Cohen, M. A. (1996). Valuing operational flexibility under exchange rate risk. Operations Research, 44(1), 100–113. Huchzermeier, A., & Cohen, M. A. (1996). Valuing operational flexibility under exchange rate risk. Operations Research, 44(1), 100–113.
Zurück zum Zitat Jensen, N. M. (2003). Democratic governance and multinational corporations: political regimes and inflows of foreign direct investment. International Organization, 57(3), 587–616. Jensen, N. M. (2003). Democratic governance and multinational corporations: political regimes and inflows of foreign direct investment. International Organization, 57(3), 587–616.
Zurück zum Zitat Jiménez, A. (2010). Does political risk affect the scope of expansion abroad? evidence from Spanish MNEs. International Business Review, 19(6), 619–633. Jiménez, A. (2010). Does political risk affect the scope of expansion abroad? evidence from Spanish MNEs. International Business Review, 19(6), 619–633.
Zurück zum Zitat Jiménez, A. (2011). Political risk as a determinant of Southern European FDI in neighbouring developing countries. Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 47(4), 59–74. Jiménez, A. (2011). Political risk as a determinant of Southern European FDI in neighbouring developing countries. Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 47(4), 59–74.
Zurück zum Zitat Jiménez, A., & Delgado, J. B. (2012). Proactive management of political risk and corporate performance: the case of Spanish multinational enterprises. International Business Review, 21(6), 1029–1040. Jiménez, A., & Delgado, J. B. (2012). Proactive management of political risk and corporate performance: the case of Spanish multinational enterprises. International Business Review, 21(6), 1029–1040.
Zurück zum Zitat Jiménez, A., Luis-Rico, I., & Benito-Osorio, D. (2014). The influence of political risk on the scope of internationalization of regulated companies: insights from a Spanish sample. Journal of World Business, 49(3), 301–311. Jiménez, A., Luis-Rico, I., & Benito-Osorio, D. (2014). The influence of political risk on the scope of internationalization of regulated companies: insights from a Spanish sample. Journal of World Business, 49(3), 301–311.
Zurück zum Zitat Jones, G. R., & Hill, C. W. L. (1988). Transaction cost analysis of strategy-structure choice. Strategic Management Journal, 9(2), 159–172. Jones, G. R., & Hill, C. W. L. (1988). Transaction cost analysis of strategy-structure choice. Strategic Management Journal, 9(2), 159–172.
Zurück zum Zitat Kennedy, P. A. (1992). Guide to econometrics. Cambridge: MIT Press. Kennedy, P. A. (1992). Guide to econometrics. Cambridge: MIT Press.
Zurück zum Zitat Kim, W. C., Hwang, P., & Burgers, W. P. (1989). Global diversification strategy and corporate profit performance. Strategic Management Journal, 10(1), 45–57. Kim, W. C., Hwang, P., & Burgers, W. P. (1989). Global diversification strategy and corporate profit performance. Strategic Management Journal, 10(1), 45–57.
Zurück zum Zitat Kim, Y. H., Rhim, J. C., & Friesner, D. L. (2007). Interrelationships among capital structure, dividends, and ownership: evidence from South Korea. Multinational Business Review, 15(3), 25–42. Kim, Y. H., Rhim, J. C., & Friesner, D. L. (2007). Interrelationships among capital structure, dividends, and ownership: evidence from South Korea. Multinational Business Review, 15(3), 25–42.
Zurück zum Zitat Kistruck, G. M., Qureshi, I., & Beamish, P. W. (2013). Geographic and product diversification in charitable organizations. Journal of Management, 39(2), 496–530. Kistruck, G. M., Qureshi, I., & Beamish, P. W. (2013). Geographic and product diversification in charitable organizations. Journal of Management, 39(2), 496–530.
Zurück zum Zitat Kobrin, S. J. (1982). Managing political risk assessment. Berkeley: University of California Press. Kobrin, S. J. (1982). Managing political risk assessment. Berkeley: University of California Press.
Zurück zum Zitat Kobrin, S. J. (1987). Testing the bargaining hypothesis in the manufacturing sector in developing countries. International Organization, 41(4), 609–638. Kobrin, S. J. (1987). Testing the bargaining hypothesis in the manufacturing sector in developing countries. International Organization, 41(4), 609–638.
Zurück zum Zitat Kogut, B., & Kulatilaka, N. (1994). Operating flexibility, global manufacturing, and the option value of a multinational network. Management Science, 40(1), 123–139. Kogut, B., & Kulatilaka, N. (1994). Operating flexibility, global manufacturing, and the option value of a multinational network. Management Science, 40(1), 123–139.
Zurück zum Zitat Kumar, M. V. S. (2009). The relationship between product and international diversification: the effects of short-run constraints and endogeneity. Strategic Management Journal, 30(1), 99–116. Kumar, M. V. S. (2009). The relationship between product and international diversification: the effects of short-run constraints and endogeneity. Strategic Management Journal, 30(1), 99–116.
Zurück zum Zitat Kumar, S., & Seth, A. (2001). Knowledge, absorptive capacity and the theory of the diversified firm. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2001(1), E1–E6. Kumar, S., & Seth, A. (2001). Knowledge, absorptive capacity and the theory of the diversified firm. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2001(1), E1–E6.
Zurück zum Zitat Lawton, T., & Rajwani, T. (2011). Designing lobbying capabilities: managerial choices in unpredictable environments. European Business Review, 23(2), 167–189. Lawton, T., & Rajwani, T. (2011). Designing lobbying capabilities: managerial choices in unpredictable environments. European Business Review, 23(2), 167–189.
Zurück zum Zitat Lawton, T., Rajwani, T., & Doh, J. (2013). The antecedents of political capabilities: a study of ownership, cross-border activity and organization at legacy airlines in a deregulatory context. International Business Review, 22(1), 228–242. Lawton, T., Rajwani, T., & Doh, J. (2013). The antecedents of political capabilities: a study of ownership, cross-border activity and organization at legacy airlines in a deregulatory context. International Business Review, 22(1), 228–242.
Zurück zum Zitat Levitt, B., & March, J. G. (1988). Organizational learning. Annual Review of Sociology, 14, 319–340. Levitt, B., & March, J. G. (1988). Organizational learning. Annual Review of Sociology, 14, 319–340.
Zurück zum Zitat Levy, B., & Spiller, P. T. (1994). The institutional foundations of regulatory commitment: a comparative analysis of telecommunications regulation. Journal of Law Economics and Organization, 10(2), 201–246. Levy, B., & Spiller, P. T. (1994). The institutional foundations of regulatory commitment: a comparative analysis of telecommunications regulation. Journal of Law Economics and Organization, 10(2), 201–246.
Zurück zum Zitat Lubatkin, M. H., Merchant, H., & Srinivasan, N. (1993). Construct validity of some unweighted product-count diversification measures. Strategic Management Journal, 14(6), 433–449. Lubatkin, M. H., Merchant, H., & Srinivasan, N. (1993). Construct validity of some unweighted product-count diversification measures. Strategic Management Journal, 14(6), 433–449.
Zurück zum Zitat Luo, Y. (2001). Toward a cooperative view of MNC-host government relations: building blocks and performance implications. Journal of International Business Studies, 32(3), 383–419. Luo, Y. (2001). Toward a cooperative view of MNC-host government relations: building blocks and performance implications. Journal of International Business Studies, 32(3), 383–419.
Zurück zum Zitat Maddala, G. S. (1996). Introducción a la econometría (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall. Maddala, G. S. (1996). Introducción a la econometría (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall.
Zurück zum Zitat Mahoney, J. T., & Pandian, J. R. (1992). The resource-based view within the conversation of strategic management. Strategic Management Journal, 13(5), 363–380. Mahoney, J. T., & Pandian, J. R. (1992). The resource-based view within the conversation of strategic management. Strategic Management Journal, 13(5), 363–380.
Zurück zum Zitat Makadok, R. (2001). Towards a synthesis of the resource-based and dynamic capability views of rent creation. Strategic Management Journal, 22(5), 387–401. Makadok, R. (2001). Towards a synthesis of the resource-based and dynamic capability views of rent creation. Strategic Management Journal, 22(5), 387–401.
Zurück zum Zitat Markides, C. C., & Williamson, P. J. (1996). Corporate diversification and organizational structure: a resource-based view. Academy of Management Journal, 39(2), 340–367. Markides, C. C., & Williamson, P. J. (1996). Corporate diversification and organizational structure: a resource-based view. Academy of Management Journal, 39(2), 340–367.
Zurück zum Zitat Markides, C. C., & Williamson, P. J. (1998). Related diversification, core competencies and corporate performance. Strategic Management Journal, 15(S2), 149–165. Markides, C. C., & Williamson, P. J. (1998). Related diversification, core competencies and corporate performance. Strategic Management Journal, 15(S2), 149–165.
Zurück zum Zitat Mayer, M., & Whittington, R. (2003). Diversification in context: a cross-national and cross-temporal extension. Strategic Management Journal, 24(8), 773–781. Mayer, M., & Whittington, R. (2003). Diversification in context: a cross-national and cross-temporal extension. Strategic Management Journal, 24(8), 773–781.
Zurück zum Zitat McWilliams, A., Fleet, D. D., & Cory, K. D. (2002). Raising rivals’ costs through political strategy: an extension of resource-based theory. Journal of Management Studies, 39(5), 707–724. McWilliams, A., Fleet, D. D., & Cory, K. D. (2002). Raising rivals’ costs through political strategy: an extension of resource-based theory. Journal of Management Studies, 39(5), 707–724.
Zurück zum Zitat Miller, D. J. (2006). Technological diversity, related diversification, and firm performance. Strategic Management Journal, 27(7), 601–619. Miller, D. J. (2006). Technological diversity, related diversification, and firm performance. Strategic Management Journal, 27(7), 601–619.
Zurück zum Zitat Mitchell, W., Shaver, J. M., & Yeung, B. (1992). Getting there in a global industry: impacts on performance of changing international presence. Strategic Management Journal, 13(6), 419–432. Mitchell, W., Shaver, J. M., & Yeung, B. (1992). Getting there in a global industry: impacts on performance of changing international presence. Strategic Management Journal, 13(6), 419–432.
Zurück zum Zitat Montgomery, C. A. (1982). The measurement of firm diversification: some new empirical evidence. Academy of Management Journal, 25(2), 299–307. Montgomery, C. A. (1982). The measurement of firm diversification: some new empirical evidence. Academy of Management Journal, 25(2), 299–307.
Zurück zum Zitat Montgomery, C. A., & Wernerfelt, B. (1988). Diversification, Ricardian rents, and Tobin’s q. RAND Journal of Economics, 19(4), 623–632. Montgomery, C. A., & Wernerfelt, B. (1988). Diversification, Ricardian rents, and Tobin’s q. RAND Journal of Economics, 19(4), 623–632.
Zurück zum Zitat Neter, J., Wasserman, W., & Kutner, M. H. (1985). Applied linear statistical models: regression, analysis of variance and experimental designs (2nd ed.). Homewood: Irwin. Neter, J., Wasserman, W., & Kutner, M. H. (1985). Applied linear statistical models: regression, analysis of variance and experimental designs (2nd ed.). Homewood: Irwin.
Zurück zum Zitat OECD (1993). Recent developments in foreign direct investment: asectoral analysis. Financial Market Trends, 67–86. OECD (1993). Recent developments in foreign direct investment: asectoral analysis. Financial Market Trends, 67–86.
Zurück zum Zitat Oliver, C., & Holzinger, I. (2008). The effectiveness of strategic political management: a dynamic capabilities framework. Academy of Management Review, 33(2), 496–520. Oliver, C., & Holzinger, I. (2008). The effectiveness of strategic political management: a dynamic capabilities framework. Academy of Management Review, 33(2), 496–520.
Zurück zum Zitat Palepu, K. (1985). Diversification strategy, profit performance, and the entropy measure. Strategic Management Journal, 6(3), 239–255. Palepu, K. (1985). Diversification strategy, profit performance, and the entropy measure. Strategic Management Journal, 6(3), 239–255.
Zurück zum Zitat Palich, L. E., Cardinal, L. B., & Miller, C. C. (2000). Curvilinearity in the diversification-performance linkage: an examination of over three decades of research. Strategic Management Journal, 21(2), 155–174. Palich, L. E., Cardinal, L. B., & Miller, C. C. (2000). Curvilinearity in the diversification-performance linkage: an examination of over three decades of research. Strategic Management Journal, 21(2), 155–174.
Zurück zum Zitat Panzar, J., & Willig, R. D. (1981). Economies of scope. American Economic Review, 71(2), 268–273. Panzar, J., & Willig, R. D. (1981). Economies of scope. American Economic Review, 71(2), 268–273.
Zurück zum Zitat Park, C. (2003). Research notes and commentaries: prior performance characteristics of related and unrelated acquirers. Strategic Management Journal, 24(5), 471–480. Park, C. (2003). Research notes and commentaries: prior performance characteristics of related and unrelated acquirers. Strategic Management Journal, 24(5), 471–480.
Zurück zum Zitat Pennings, J. M., Barkema, H., & Douma, S. (1994). Organizational learning and diversification. Academy of Management Journal, 37(3), 608–640. Pennings, J. M., Barkema, H., & Douma, S. (1994). Organizational learning and diversification. Academy of Management Journal, 37(3), 608–640.
Zurück zum Zitat Penrose, E. (1959). The theory of the growth of the firm. New York: Wiley. Penrose, E. (1959). The theory of the growth of the firm. New York: Wiley.
Zurück zum Zitat Peteraf, M. A. (1993). The cornerstones of competitive advantage: a resource-based view. Strategic Management Journal, 14(3), 179–191. Peteraf, M. A. (1993). The cornerstones of competitive advantage: a resource-based view. Strategic Management Journal, 14(3), 179–191.
Zurück zum Zitat Porter, M. E. (1985). Competitive advantage. New York: Free Press. Porter, M. E. (1985). Competitive advantage. New York: Free Press.
Zurück zum Zitat Pournarakis, M., & Varsakelis, N. C. (2004). Institutions, internalization and FDI: the case of economies in transition. Transnational Corporations, 13(2), 77–94. Pournarakis, M., & Varsakelis, N. C. (2004). Institutions, internalization and FDI: the case of economies in transition. Transnational Corporations, 13(2), 77–94.
Zurück zum Zitat Ramanujam, V., & Varadarajan, P. (1989). Research on corporate diversification: a synthesis. Strategic Management Journal, 10(6), 523–551. Ramanujam, V., & Varadarajan, P. (1989). Research on corporate diversification: a synthesis. Strategic Management Journal, 10(6), 523–551.
Zurück zum Zitat Rawley, E. (2010). Diversification, coordination costs, and organizational rigidity: evidence from microdata. Strategic Management Journal, 31(8), 873–891. Rawley, E. (2010). Diversification, coordination costs, and organizational rigidity: evidence from microdata. Strategic Management Journal, 31(8), 873–891.
Zurück zum Zitat Robins, J. A., & Wiersema, M. (1995). A resource-based approach to the multibusiness firm: empirical analysis of portfolio interrelationships and corporate financial performance. Strategic Management Journal, 16(4), 277–299. Robins, J. A., & Wiersema, M. (1995). A resource-based approach to the multibusiness firm: empirical analysis of portfolio interrelationships and corporate financial performance. Strategic Management Journal, 16(4), 277–299.
Zurück zum Zitat Rumelt, R. P. (1974). Strategy, structure and economic performance. Cambridge: Harvard Business School. Rumelt, R. P. (1974). Strategy, structure and economic performance. Cambridge: Harvard Business School.
Zurück zum Zitat Sambharya, R. B. (2000). Assessing the construct validity of strategic and SIC based measures of corporate diversification. British Journal of Management, 11(2), 163–173. Sambharya, R. B. (2000). Assessing the construct validity of strategic and SIC based measures of corporate diversification. British Journal of Management, 11(2), 163–173.
Zurück zum Zitat Schuler, D. A. (1996). Corporate political strategy and foreign competition: the case of the steel industry. Academy of Management Journal, 39(3), 720–737. Schuler, D. A. (1996). Corporate political strategy and foreign competition: the case of the steel industry. Academy of Management Journal, 39(3), 720–737.
Zurück zum Zitat Siegel, J. (2007). Contingent political capital and international alliances: evidence from South Korea. Administrative Science Quarterly, 52(4), 621–666. Siegel, J. (2007). Contingent political capital and international alliances: evidence from South Korea. Administrative Science Quarterly, 52(4), 621–666.
Zurück zum Zitat Slangen, A. H. L., & Tulder, R. M. J. (2009). Cultural distance, political risk or governance quality? towards a more accurate conceptualization and measurement of external uncertainty in foreign entry mode research. International Business Review, 18(3), 276–291. Slangen, A. H. L., & Tulder, R. M. J. (2009). Cultural distance, political risk or governance quality? towards a more accurate conceptualization and measurement of external uncertainty in foreign entry mode research. International Business Review, 18(3), 276–291.
Zurück zum Zitat Song, S. (2013). FDI structure, investment specificity, and multinationality value under host market uncertainty. Management International Review, 53(6), 795–817. Song, S. (2013). FDI structure, investment specificity, and multinationality value under host market uncertainty. Management International Review, 53(6), 795–817.
Zurück zum Zitat Studenmund, A. H. (1992). Using econometrics: a practical guide. New York: Harper Collins. Studenmund, A. H. (1992). Using econometrics: a practical guide. New York: Harper Collins.
Zurück zum Zitat Sun, P., Mellahi, K., & Wright, M. (2012). The contingent value of corporate political ties. Academy of Management Perspectives, 26(3), 68–82. Sun, P., Mellahi, K., & Wright, M. (2012). The contingent value of corporate political ties. Academy of Management Perspectives, 26(3), 68–82.
Zurück zum Zitat Tanriverdi, H., & Venkatraman, N. (2005). Knowledge relatedness and the performance of multibusiness firms. Strategic Management Journal, 26(2), 97–119. Tanriverdi, H., & Venkatraman, N. (2005). Knowledge relatedness and the performance of multibusiness firms. Strategic Management Journal, 26(2), 97–119.
Zurück zum Zitat Teece, D. J. (1980). Economies of scope and the scope of the enterprise. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 1(3), 223–245. Teece, D. J. (1980). Economies of scope and the scope of the enterprise. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 1(3), 223–245.
Zurück zum Zitat Teece, D. J. (1982). Towards an economic theory of the multiproduct firm. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 3(1), 39–63. Teece, D. J. (1982). Towards an economic theory of the multiproduct firm. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 3(1), 39–63.
Zurück zum Zitat Varadarajan, P., & Ramanujam, V. (1987). Diversification and performance: a re-examination using a new two dimensional conceptualisation of diversity in firms. Academy of Management Journal, 30(2), 380–397. Varadarajan, P., & Ramanujam, V. (1987). Diversification and performance: a re-examination using a new two dimensional conceptualisation of diversity in firms. Academy of Management Journal, 30(2), 380–397.
Zurück zum Zitat Vermeulen, F., & Barkema, H. (2002). Pace, rhythm, and scope: process dependence in building a profitable multinational corporation. Strategic Management Journal, 23(7), 637–650. Vermeulen, F., & Barkema, H. (2002). Pace, rhythm, and scope: process dependence in building a profitable multinational corporation. Strategic Management Journal, 23(7), 637–650.
Zurück zum Zitat Vernon, R. (1971). Sovereignty at bay: the multinational spread of US enterprises. New York: Basic Books. Vernon, R. (1971). Sovereignty at bay: the multinational spread of US enterprises. New York: Basic Books.
Zurück zum Zitat Wan, W. P. (2005). Country resource environments, firm capabilities, and corporate diversification strategies. Journal of Management Studies, 42(1), 161–171. Wan, W. P. (2005). Country resource environments, firm capabilities, and corporate diversification strategies. Journal of Management Studies, 42(1), 161–171.
Zurück zum Zitat Wernerfelt, B. (1984). A resource-based view of the firm. Strategic Management Journal, 5(2), 171–180. Wernerfelt, B. (1984). A resource-based view of the firm. Strategic Management Journal, 5(2), 171–180.
Zurück zum Zitat Wiggins, R., & Ruefli, T. W. (2005). Schumpeter’s ghost: is hyper-competition making the best of times shorter? Strategic Management Journal, 26(10), 887–911. Wiggins, R., & Ruefli, T. W. (2005). Schumpeter’s ghost: is hyper-competition making the best of times shorter? Strategic Management Journal, 26(10), 887–911.
Zurück zum Zitat Winter, S. G., & Szulanski, G. (2001). Replication as strategy. Organization Science, 12(6), 730–743. Winter, S. G., & Szulanski, G. (2001). Replication as strategy. Organization Science, 12(6), 730–743.
Zurück zum Zitat Yang, Y., Martins, P. S., & Driffield, N. (2013). Multinational performance and the geography of FDI. Management International Review, 53(6), 763–794. Yang, Y., Martins, P. S., & Driffield, N. (2013). Multinational performance and the geography of FDI. Management International Review, 53(6), 763–794.
Zurück zum Zitat Zaheer, S. (1995). Overcoming the liability of foreignness. Academy of Management Journal, 38(2), 341–363. Zaheer, S. (1995). Overcoming the liability of foreignness. Academy of Management Journal, 38(2), 341–363.
Zurück zum Zitat Zahra, S. A., & George, G. (2002). Absorptive capacity: a review, reconceptualization, and extension. Academy of Management Review, 27(2), 185–203. Zahra, S. A., & George, G. (2002). Absorptive capacity: a review, reconceptualization, and extension. Academy of Management Review, 27(2), 185–203.
Zurück zum Zitat Zelner, B. A. (1999). Political institutions, political competition and investment strategies in the electric utility industry: domestic and cross-national applications. Doctoral dissertation, University of California. Zelner, B. A. (1999). Political institutions, political competition and investment strategies in the electric utility industry: domestic and cross-national applications. Doctoral dissertation, University of California.
Zurück zum Zitat Zhou, Y. M. (2011). Synergy, coordination costs, and diversification choices. Strategic Management Journal, 32(6), 624–639. Zhou, Y. M. (2011). Synergy, coordination costs, and diversification choices. Strategic Management Journal, 32(6), 624–639.
Zurück zum Zitat Zollo, M., & Winter, S. G. (2002). Deliberate learning and the evolution of dynamic capabilities. Organization Science, 3(3), 339–351. Zollo, M., & Winter, S. G. (2002). Deliberate learning and the evolution of dynamic capabilities. Organization Science, 3(3), 339–351.
Metadaten
Titel
Learning from Risky Environments: Global Diversification Strategies of Spanish MNEs
verfasst von
Alfredo Jiménez
Diana Benito-Osorio
Carmen Palmero-Cámara
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2015
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Management International Review / Ausgabe 4/2015
Print ISSN: 0938-8249
Elektronische ISSN: 1861-8901
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11575-014-0232-5

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 4/2015

Management International Review 4/2015 Zur Ausgabe

Premium Partner