Ji, J., Dimitratos, P. and Huang, Q. (2016) Problem-solving dissension and international entry mode performance. International Marketing Review, 33 (2). pp. 219-245. ISSN 0265-1335
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine international decision making, information processing, and related performance implications. The authors aim to explore the relationship between international decision making and problem-solving dissensions related to entry mode decisions. In addition, they aim to investigate the effects of dissension on entry mode performance, and the moderating effect of the foreign direct investment (FDI) vs non-FDI decision as it relates to dissension- mode performance. Despite their significance from an information processing perspective, these issues have not been sufficiently explored in international entry mode research. Design/methodology/approach: This research presents data collected from 233 privately owned internationalized Chinese firms. The analysis in this investigation includes hierarchical ordinary least squares regression. Findings: The findings suggest an inverse U-shaped relationship between dissension and entry mode performance, as opposed to a linear one, and a moderating effect of FDI vs non-FDI decisions on this curvilinear dissension-performance association. These findings support and refine the rationale of the information processing perspective. Originality/value: These findings add realistic elements to the alleged “ rational ” international decision-making doctrine assumed in previous entry mode literature. The findings show the importance of the heterogeneity of information processing in entry mode strategic decision-making processes (SDMPs), and its effects on specific decision types. The authors believe that this is the first empirical study to use an information processing perspective to examine the effects of SDMPs on entry mode performance.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in International Marketing Revie. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Strategic decision-making process; Information processing; Chinese private firms; Information processing perspective; International entry mode performance; Problem-solving dissension |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Management School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 22 Mar 2017 14:21 |
Last Modified: | 12 Oct 2017 18:30 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1108/IMR-10-2014-0328 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/IMR-10-2014-0328 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:113786 |