Chinese outward foreign direct investment - a challenge for traditional internationalization theories?

Berning SC, Holtbrügge D (2012)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Journal für Betriebswirtschaft Orac

Publisher: Orac

Book Volume: 62

Pages Range: 169-224

DOI: 10.1007/s11301-012-0086-5

Abstract

In this paper we explore the current state of research on outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) of Chinese firms. A literature review identifies 62 articles in 15 peer-reviewed academic journals that were published between 1986 and 2012. We examine the underlying theories, research methods, motives, determinants, host countries, industries, periods of observation, nationality of authors and performance of Chinese OFDI, as well as the degree of consensus with traditional internationalization theories. We find that the majority of studies find these theories not applicable to explain Chinese OFDI. We discuss possible extensions and modifications and derive implications for future research. © Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Austria 2012.

Authors with CRIS profile

Sue Claire Berning Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Internationales Management Dirk Holtbrügge Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Internationales Management

How to cite

APA:

Berning, S.C., & Holtbrügge, D. (2012). Chinese outward foreign direct investment - a challenge for traditional internationalization theories? Journal für Betriebswirtschaft, 62, 169-224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-012-0086-5

MLA:

Berning, Sue Claire, and Dirk Holtbrügge. "Chinese outward foreign direct investment - a challenge for traditional internationalization theories?" Journal für Betriebswirtschaft 62 (2012): 169-224.

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