Abstract
In this study we empirically investigate the determinants of foreign direct investment of service multinationals based in the “triad” regions: Japan, Western Europe and North America. Foreign investment decisions of 168 of the largest service firms in nine service industries over the period 1976–1986 are analyzed and hypotheses that are developed based on findings of manufacturing FDI and studies of single service industries are tested using a logistic regression model. The applicability of the MNE-FDI theories to service MNEs is tested empirically over a broad range of MNE home countries and service industries. Differences in the international behavior of service MNEs based in different countries are uncovered and analyzed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 675-696 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Journal of International Business Studies |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- General Business,Management and Accounting
- Economics and Econometrics
- Strategy and Management
- Management of Technology and Innovation
