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This article summarizes the author's extensive investigation of the research and development investments made abroad by seven U.S.-based seven multinational organizations. The article describes the factors that affected the initial Investment in 55 R&D units established abroad by the Exxon corporation (its energy businesses); the Exxon Chemical Company; International Business Machines (IBM); the chemicals and Plastics Group of Union Carbide Corporation; CPC International; Otis Elevator Company; and the Corning Glass Works. The article also discusses the evolution of the same 55 R&D units established abroad by these seven multinationals.
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*Dr. Ronstadt is Assistant Professor of Management at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where he teaches production and operations management, and business policy . He received his B.A. in History from the University of California at Berkeley, his M.S. in International Studies from the University of Oregon, and his D.B.A. from Harvard University
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Ronstadt, R. International R&D: The Establishment and Evolution of Research and Development Abroad by Seven U.S. Multinationals. J Int Bus Stud 9, 7–24 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8490647
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8490647