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The integration-responsiveness framework and subsidiary management: A commentary

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This commentary article discusses the appropriateness of using the integration-responsiveness framework for studying subsidiary management. The framework is frequently used and highly accepted in the international business literature, but the research contributions of applying the framework can be questioned. This commentary article discusses the applicability of the framework from a theoretical point of view, and furthermore, argues that it is difficult to empirically test subsidiary strategies and management based on hypotheses derived from the framework, and that the implications that can be drawn have limited theoretical content.

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  • Haugland, Sven A., 2010. "The integration-responsiveness framework and subsidiary management: A commentary," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 63(1), pages 94-96, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbrese:v:63:y:2010:i:1:p:94-96
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