Yes, we really do need more entry mode studies! A commentary on Shaver

Jean-Francois Hennart and Arjen HL Slangen
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Arjen HL Slangen: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Journal of International Business Studies, 2015, vol. 46, issue 1, 114-122

Abstract: In a recent commentary published in this journal, Shaver raises the provocative question of whether we need more entry mode studies. After assessing the reasons for Shaver’s doubts and further developing his broad research suggestions, we conclude that this question should be answered affirmatively. We derive three important questions for future entry mode research: (1) What determines the evolution of operations resulting from suboptimal mode choices? (2) What causes the replication of past mode choices? (3) How is the entry decision process structured? Focusing on these questions should assure a bright future for entry mode research.

Date: 2015
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