This file is part of IDEAS, which uses RePEc data


[ Papers | Articles | Software | Books | Chapters | Authors | Institutions | JEL Classification | NEP reports | Search | New papers by email | Author registration | Rankings | Volunteers | FAQ | Blog | Help! ]

Characteristics of Foreign Subsidiaries in Industry Clusters

Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics
Author Info
Julian Birkinshaw (London Business School)
Neil Hood (University of Strathclyde)
Abstract

This paper examines the characteristics of foreign-owned subsidiaries in export-intensive “leading-edge industry clusters” as defined by Porter [1990]. Using a sample of 229 subsidiaries from three countries, we show that subsidiaries in such clusters are more embedded, more autonomous, and more internationally-oriented than subsidiaries in other industry sectors. We also show that there are significant differences in the roles of foreign-owned subsidiaries from one leading-edge cluster to the next, that are associated with the dynamism of the cluster and the overall level of foreign ownership. The results indicate (1) that typologies of subsidiary roles should give increased consideration to environmental factors, and (2) that thinking on industry clusters, instead of treating them identically, should recognize that they have heterogeneous characteristics.© 2000 JIBS. Journal of International Business Studies (2000) 31, 141–154

Download Info
To download:

If you experience problems downloading a file, check if you have the proper application to view it first. Information about this may be contained in the File-Format links below. In case of further problems read the IDEAS help page. Note that these files are not on the IDEAS site. Please be patient as the files may be large.

File URL: http://www.palgrave-journals.com/jibs/journal/v31/n1/pdf/8490893a.pdf
File Format: application/pdf
File Function: Link to full text PDF
Download Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.
File URL: http://www.palgrave-journals.com/jibs/journal/v31/n1/full/8490893a.html
File Format: text/html
File Function: Link to full text HTML
Download Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers.

As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to look for a different version under "Related research" (further below) or search for a different version of it.

Publisher Info
Article provided by Palgrave Macmillan Journals in its journal Journal of International Business Studies.

Volume (Year): 31 (2000)
Issue (Month): 1 (March)
Pages: 141-154
Download reference. The following formats are available: HTML (with abstract), plain text (with abstract), BibTeX, RIS (EndNote, RefMan, ProCite), ReDIF
Handle: RePEc:pal:jintbs:v:31:y:2000:i:1:p:141-154

Contact details of provider:
Web page: http://www.palgrave-journals.com/

Order Information:
Postal: Palgrave Macmillan Journals, Subscription Department, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS, UK
Email:
Web: http://www.palgrave-journals.com/pal/subscribe/index.html

For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its listing, contact: (Elizabeth Gale).

Related research
Keywords:

Cited by:
(explanations, Please report citation or reference errors to , or , if you are the registered author of the cited work, log in to your RePEc Author Service profile, click on "citations" and make appropriate adjustments.)

  1. Sara C. Santos Cruz & Aurora A.C. Teixeira, 2007. "A new look into the evolution of clusters literature. A bibliometric exercise," FEP Working Papers 257, Universidade do Porto, Faculdade de Economia do Porto. [Downloadable!]
  2. Narula, Rajneesh & Dunning, John H., 2009. "Multinational enterprises, development and globalisation: Some clarifications and a research agenda," UNU-MERIT Working Paper Series 023, United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and social Research and training centre on Innovation and Technology. [Downloadable!]
  3. Urmas Varblane & Katrin Männik & Helena Hannula, 2005. "Autonomy And Performance Of Foreign Subsidiaries In Transition Countries," University of Tartu - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Working Paper Series 38, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Tartu (Estonia). [Downloadable!]
  4. Urmas Varblane & Katrin Männik & Helena Hannula, 2006. "The autonomy of managers by business functions in the foreign subsidiaries from transition countries," University of Tartu - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, in: Entrepreneurship in Estonia: policies, practices, education and research, volume 28, chapter 9, pages 172-193 Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Tartu (Estonia). [Downloadable!]
  5. Antonis Demos & Fragkiskos Filippaios & Marina Papanastassiou, 2004. "An event study analysis of outward foreign direct investment: the case of Greece," International Journal of the Economics of Business, Taylor and Francis Journals, vol. 11(3), pages 329-348, November. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  6. Kottaridi, Constantina & Papanastassiou, Marina & Pitelis, Christos, 2009. "Determinants of MNE Subsidiaries Decisions to Set Up Own R&D Laboratories - Theory and Evidence," Papers DYNREG38, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). [Downloadable!]
    Other versions:
  7. Brett Anitra Gilbert & Mika Tatum Kusar, 2006. "The Influence of Geographic Clusters and Knowledge Spillovers on the Product Innovation Activities of New Ventures," Papers on Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy 2006-16, Max Planck Institute of Economics, Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy Group. [Downloadable!]
  8. Ron Martin & Peter Sunley, 2002. "Deconstructing Clusters: Chaotic Concept or Policy Panacea," ESRC Centre for Business Research - Working Papers wp244, ESRC Centre for Business Research. [Downloadable!]
    Other versions:
  9. Urmas Varblane & Katrin Männik & Helena Hannula, 2005. "Autonomy and Performance of Foreign Subsidiaries in five Transition Countries," William Davidson Institute Working Papers Series wp780, William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross Business School. [Downloadable!]
  10. Forsman, Maria & Solitander, Nikodemus, 2003. "Network Knowledge versus Cluster Knowledge- The Gordian Knot of Knowledge Transfer Concepts," Working Papers 494, Hanken School of Economics. [Downloadable!]
  11. Filip De Beule & Ilke Van Beveren, 2008. "Product innovation and renewal: foreign firms and clusters in Belgium," LICOS Discussion Papers 22709, LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance, K.U.Leuven. [Downloadable!]
  12. Anoop Madhok, Anupama Phene, 2001. "The Co-evolutional Advantage: Strategic Management Theory and the Eclectic Paradigm," International Journal of the Economics of Business, Taylor and Francis Journals, vol. 8(2), pages 243-256, July. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
Statistics
Access and download statistics

Did you know? You can use IDEAS to provide links to papers and articles in your course syllabus.

This page was last updated on 2009-12-9.

This information is provided to you by IDEAS at the Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut using RePEc data on a server sponsored by the Society for Economic Dynamics.