MNEs and FSAs: Network knowledge, strategic orientation and performance

Joanna Scott-Kennel; Axele Giroud

doi:10.1016/j.jwb.2014.02.004

MNEs and FSAs: Network knowledge, strategic orientation and performance

Joanna Scott-Kennel, Axele Giroud

PMO Comparative & International Business

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Abstract

The objective of this research is to empirically investigate the contribution of network knowledge and strategic orientation to firm-specific advantages (FSAs). Using a unique firm-level dataset of the largest multinational enterprise (MNE) units across six small advanced economies, we find significant and positive relationships between different types of FSAs and (1) knowledge of the focal unit, and from internal corporate and external business networks; (2) unit role (headquarters and subsidiaries); (3) strategic orientation (local and global) and; (4) firm performance. © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	94-107
Journal	Journal of World Business
Volume	50
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2014.02.004
Publication status	Published - 11 Mar 2014

Keywords

Firm-specific advantage
Knowledge source
Multinational enterprise
Networks
Performance
Strategic orientation

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