Knowledge-Based Resources as Determinants of MNC Structure: Tests of an Integrative Model

Philipp Kircher; Tailan Chi; Paul Nystrom

doi:10.1016/j.intman.2004.02.004

Knowledge-Based Resources as Determinants of MNC Structure: Tests of an Integrative Model

Philipp Kircher, Tailan Chi, Paul Nystrom

School of Economics

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This paper develops and tests a theoretical model of the structural choice by multinational corporations (MNCs). The model draws on three research streams: the contingency framework, integration-responsiveness (IR) framework, and organizational economics. Insights from the three streams of work are integrated into a theory of optimal structural choice under the assumption that both the MNC and its managers make decisions on the basis of their self-interests. An important feature of the model is its exposition of knowledge-based resources as a key determinant of MNC structure. The predictions of the model are tested on a sample of 101 MNCs using a multivariate regression approach. The results confirm the role of knowledge-based resources in influencing MNC structures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	219-238
Journal	Journal of International Management
Volume	10
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2004.02.004
Publication status	Published - 2004

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organizational structure
knowledge intensity
transaction costs
contingency theory
integration-responsiveness

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