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Tang, Wenbo (2007) The Internationalization of Chinese Firms: Case Analysis of Some Key Dimensions. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Under the background of rapid economic globalization and the information revolution, internationalization has become a trend for firms which face intensified international competition and pursue further development. Employing a case-study approach, this dissertation examines some key issues related to the internationalization of Chinese firms. Specifically, the research investigates the key factors that possibly determine the success of Chinese firms internationalization, the routes through which Chinese firms should implement for their aspiration of internationalization, the foreign market entry strategy of Chinese internationalized firms. In examining these issues, the dissertation aims to find how firms from emerging economies such as China can improve their international competitiveness through internationalization.

A number of interesting research findings have emerged from this study. First, the results from our case study show that the motivation for internationalization varies from firm to firm, ranging from escape investment, to expansion of market and to strategic assets-seeking. This demonstrates that no single theory can explain internationalization of firms from developing countries such as China. Second, the strategy for internationalization also varies from firm to firm, ranging from establishment of joint ventures to wholly-owned greenfield production facilities. From this one can conclude that firms employ different strategies depending on the type of their competitive advantages and specific market conditions. It seems that the classic Uppsala model can not explain the process of internationalization for some firms. Third, the nature of competitive advantages varies from firm to firm in our case study. This explains why the three companies adopt different strategies for internationalization, either joint venture or wholly-owned operation.

The study has also discussed the limitations of the research and avenues for future research.

Item Type:	Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Keywords:	internationalisation, chinese firms
Depositing User:	EP, Services
Date Deposited:	06 Mar 2008
Last Modified:	27 Apr 2018 09:14
URI:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/21204

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