When Failure is Neither Fatal nor Final: Understanding Re-internationalization Processes

Salman Ali () and Ajeet N. Mathur
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Salman Ali: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Ajeet N. Mathur: New Delhi Institute of Management, India

American Business Review, 2022, vol. 25, issue 1, 50-82

Abstract: Re-internationalization, or firms’ re-entry into international operations after completely withdrawing from initial international business failures, is a neglected phenomenon in international business research. This research develops theoretical underpinnings for understanding re-internationalization processes through an inductive theory-building approach using case studies of four Indian firms from diverse industries. We examine various aspects of firms’ initial internationalization, including the learning and experiences gained during such activities, the role of networks and relationships, valences in organizational commitment to internationalization during the exit and time-out periods, and the significance of dynamic capabilities that facilitate successful re-internationalization of firms. Our theorizing is relevant for scholars seeking a better understanding of the re-internationalization processes and for practitioners seeking insights for decision-making related to internationalization strategies. Our findings also have implications for policymakers responsible for designing subventions and incentives for both internationalization and re-internationalization.

Keywords: Re-Internationalization; De-Internationalization; International Learning and Experiences; Networks and Relationships; Dynamic Capabilities; Organizational Commitment; Case Theoretic Approaches; Emerging Markets; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D83 H13 L14 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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