The effect of institutional isomorphic pressure on the internationalization of firms in an emerging economy: evidence from China

Fangrong Li and Daniel Z. Ding

Asia Pacific Business Review, 2013, vol. 19, issue 4, 506-525

Abstract: This study uses institutional theory to explore the driving force for internationalization of firms in emerging economies. It posits that the internationalization practices of firms are driven not only by efficiency consideration, but also by the desire to conform to institutional isomorphic pressures exerted by the social environment. The impact of three types of institutional isomorphic pressures -- coercive pressure, mimetic pressure and normative pressure -- on the intensity of internationalization is investigated. Analysis using survey data collected from 174 Chinese firms shows that all three institutional pressures have positive and significant effects on the intensity of internationalization. We also examine the interaction between institutional pressure and firm capability. Results suggest that firm capabilities enhance the effect of coercive pressure on internationalization, and weaken the effect of normative pressure on internationalization.

Date: 2013
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