Thought Leadership in Advancing International Business Resea

This volume is devoted to those areas that can advance our understanding of international business. It contains contributions from intellectual leaders of the field, using cutting edge research to explore frontier topics in international business, and to look at where international business is going.

Introduction: A.Y.Lewin, S.T.Cavusgil, G.T.M.Hult& D.A.Griffith A Discourse Analysis of Knowledge Creation in International Business Research: Jibs 1970-2005: M.Söderqvist& B. Toyne Multinationality of the Firm: Conceptualization and Measurement: A.H.Kirca Mode Configuration Diversity: A New Perspective on Foreign Entry Mode Choice: B.Petersen, G.R.G.Benito, L.S.Welch& C.G.Asmussen Value Creation in International Electronic Markets: A Conceptual Framework: S.Samiee, P.G.P.Walters& L.Yip Decision Factors Influencing MNES Regional Headquarters Location Selection Strategies: J.Holt, W.R.Purcell, S.J.Gray& T.Pedersen A Signaling Theory Investigation of How to Overcome Negative Country of Origin Effects: L.E.Brouthers, J.W.Story& J.Hadjimarcou Institutions and Organizational Socialization: Integrating Employees in Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions: R.V.Aguilera, J.C.Dencker& Z.Y.Yalabik Multi-firm Collaboration and International Competitive Dynamics: C.Crossland, D.J.KetchenJr.& C. C.Snow Establishing the Moral Basis of Global Capitalism: Implications for MNEs in Emerging Markets: E.Yin The Study of Fit in International Business Research: Methodological and Substantive Issues: M.B.Myers& D.A.Griffith