The effect of alliance network diversity on multinational enterprise performance
2005; Wiley; Volume: 26; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/smj.447
ISSN1097-0266
AutoresAnthony Goerzen, Paul W. Beamish,
Tópico(s)Innovation and Knowledge Management
ResumoStrategic Management JournalVolume 26, Issue 4 p. 333-354 Research Article The effect of alliance network diversity on multinational enterprise performance Anthony Goerzen, Corresponding Author Anthony Goerzen [email protected] Faculty of Business, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaFaculty of Business, University of Victoria, PO BOX 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 2Y2.Search for more papers by this authorPaul W. Beamish, Paul W. Beamish Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author Anthony Goerzen, Corresponding Author Anthony Goerzen [email protected] Faculty of Business, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaFaculty of Business, University of Victoria, PO BOX 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 2Y2.Search for more papers by this authorPaul W. Beamish, Paul W. Beamish Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 04 March 2005 https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.447Citations: 322AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract This paper examines the impact of alliance network diversity on multinational enterprise (MNE) economic performance. We consider competing hypotheses derived, alternatively, from transaction cost theory and network theory. 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