Dynamic capabilities and internationalization of authentic firms: Role of heritage assets, administrative heritage, and signature processes

Ilgaz Arikan (), Ipek Koparan (), Asli M Arikan () and Oded Shenkar ()
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Ilgaz Arikan: Kent State University
Ipek Koparan: Oklahoma State University
Asli M Arikan: Kent State University
Oded Shenkar: The Ohio State University

Journal of International Business Studies, 2022, vol. 53, issue 4, No 3, 635 pages

Abstract: Abstract We study MNEs that tie their long-lasting competitiveness and internationalization to the deployment of their heritage assets, administrative heritage, and signature processes built in their home markets. When faced with changes, these “authentic” firms scan for and buffer against threats to their signature processes, use their heritage endowment to focus on their capacity to maintain and defend their niches, and preserve their capacity for stability. We complement the traditional dynamic capabilities perspective by redefining its boundary conditions. Furthermore, authentic firms resist and limit local adaptation of process and products, and internationalize only if opportune by deploying preservation capabilities.

Keywords: dynamic capability; internationalization; capacity for stability; capacity to change; case study; competitive advantage; authentic firms; authenticity; heritage endowments (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1057/s41267-019-00261-5

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