Perlmutter visited. Japanese international business strategic orientation transformation in India: progress made and forces against

Ashok Ashta

Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, 2024, vol. 31, issue 1, 27-39

Abstract: Purpose - Although Asia's rise in the global economy is increasingly recognized, international business (IB) interactions between Japan and India remain under-commented. These interactions are especially salient due to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17 (UN SDG 17), which focuses on partnerships. This study updates and analyzes the strategic orientation of Japanese multinational enterprises (MNEs) in India. Design/methodology/approach - Following a subjectivist approach, this study employs a constructivist epistemology. Utilizing mixed methods, it obtains primary data from interviews and informal conversations with senior personnel from Japan and India and secondary data from archives. These data then undergo manual organic thematic analysis. Findings - The study reveals instances of Japanese MNEs diverging from traditional ethnocentric orientations, such as senior management's growing commitment to India. The findings also indicate that the transformation to a polycentric orientation remains incomplete. Practical implications - The study uncovers themes impeding a polycentric transformation, offering insights for strengthening international partnerships and emphasizing the necessity of prioritizing local demands and cultural expectations. Social implications - Clues to strengthening IB contribute to attain UN SDG 17, especially given the advanced-emerging characteristics of the Japan–India dyad. Originality/value - This study’s research makes a novel contribution to the literature on international strategic orientations by providing insights into a rare dyad – namely, Japanese MNE expansion in India. It is also a valuable and timely addition consistent with current beyond-China business diversification trends.

Keywords: International strategic orientation; Perlmutter; Cross-cultural management; Japan; India; Social constructivism; UN SDGs; F20; F23; F29 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/JABES-05-2023-0113

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