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Market entry decisions in emerging economies: the choice of local intermediaries as key determinant of competitive sustainability. Examining the case of a leading MNC entering the Maghreb region

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  • Davide Sola
  • Jerome Couturier
  • Cristina Raiciu
  • Sandro Cuzzolin

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The purpose of this paper is to examine how local market factors influence the choice of the mode of market entry of MNCs in emerging economies and to propose a framework that will guide companies when making their entry decisions. It is based upon a thorough review of the literature and a longitudinal two year case study observing a leading MNC in its successful establishment in three key markets in the Maghreb region (Tunisia, Morocco and Libya) which followed an unsuccessful previous attempt. The research confirmed the importance of local market factors, in particular the key role of intermediaries for the development of a sustainable business model. The paper complements the more prevalent research approach belonging to the resource-based view, contributing to the body of knowledge on international market entry. Furthermore through its managerial implications can guide international MNCs in their choice of mode of entry in emerging markets.

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  • Davide Sola & Jerome Couturier & Cristina Raiciu & Sandro Cuzzolin, 2013. "Market entry decisions in emerging economies: the choice of local intermediaries as key determinant of competitive sustainability. Examining the case of a leading MNC entering the Maghreb region," International Journal of Trade and Global Markets, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 6(1), pages 51-65.
  • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtrgm:v:6:y:2013:i:1:p:51-65
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