Probing theoretically into Central and Eastern Europe: transactions, resources, and institutions

Klaus Meyer and Mike W Peng
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Mike W Peng: University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, USA

Journal of International Business Studies, 2005, vol. 36, issue 6, 600-621

Abstract: Since the 1990s, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has provided unique societal quasi-experiments, which represent opportunities to test the applicability of existing theories in international business and management studies and to develop new ones. Specifically, three lines of theorising have been advanced: (1) organisational economics theories; (2) resource-based theories; and (3) institutional theories. For each of these theories, we discuss how they contribute to the understanding of key issues, such as entry strategies of foreign investors, restructuring strategies of local incumbents, and entry and growth strategies of entrepreneurs. On this basis, we assess how CEE research has influenced the overall trajectories of theory development. CEE research has in particular highlighted the importance of contextual influences such as institutions. Thus, scholars have aimed at incorporating institutions into theories (such as organisational economics theories and resource based theories) and advancing an institution-based view of business strategy as a complementary perspective. We outline how future research in CEE and other emerging economies may advance this research agenda further. Journal of International Business Studies (2005) 36, 600–621. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400167

Date: 2005
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