International joint ventures : theory and practice / Aimin Yan and Yadong Luo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yan, Aimin, 1956-

Contributor:

Luo, Yadong.

Simon Nelson Patten Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Joint ventures.

International business enterprises.

Physical Description:

xx, 323 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, [2001]

Summary:

The first book-length treatment of theories, practical lessons, and the full set of critical issues that affect international joint ventures. It addresses culture, human resources, learning, legal, management, and research and development, and presents a full set of decisions and detailed guidelines for IJV formation and management. It also thoroughly analyzes 30 case studies.

Contents:

Part I Defining International Joint Ventures 1

Chapter 1 Conceptualization and Formation Motives 3

International Joint Ventures Defined 3

Complexities in International Joint Ventures 4

The Key Areas of Research 6

Practical Reasons for Joint Venture Formation 7

Theoretical Explanations of Formation Motives 9

Part II Building International Joint Ventures 17

Chapter 2 Partner Selection: Criteria and Process 19

The Importance of Partner Selection 19

The Partners' Cultural, Strategic, Organizational, and Financial Traits 20

Interpartner Fit at the Operational Level 30

Partner Selection Process 37

Chapter 3 Founding Negotiations 48

Antecedents of Negotiations 51

Concurrent Factors 56

Negotiation Consequences 65

Chapter 4 Structure of Joint Ownership 71

Importance of Ownership Structure 71

Assessment of Different Ownership Structures 73

Determinants of Ownership Structure 76

Ownership Structure and Control 81

A Mini-Case Example 84

Chapter 5 Structure of Parent Control 87

The Concept of Management Control 87

Why Control? 89

Parent Control Structures 91

Dimensions of Control 96

Performance Implications 99

Determinants of Control 102

Part III Managing International Joint Ventures 109

Chapter 6 Interpartner Learning and Knowledge Transfers 111

Interpartner Learning in Joint Ventures 111

Challenges of Learning 115

Steps in Knowledge Transfer 118

Taking Opportunities and Avoiding Challenges 119

Chapter 7 Performance and Performance Assessment 132

Controversies on Joint Venture Performance 132

Organizational Effectiveness 137

An Integrative Framework of Performance Assessment 142

Chapter 8 An Empirical Study of Interpartner Fit and Performance 155

Theoretical Background 156

A Four-Dimensional Model of Interpartner Fit 160

Methodology 163

Chapter 9 Two Empirical Studies of Bargaining Power, Parent Control, and Performance 187

The Survey Study 206

Part IV International Joint Venture Evolutions 221

Chapter 10 Joint Venture Instability 223

Previous Research on Instability 224

Limitations and Deficiencies in Stability Research 234

Reconceptualization of Joint Venture Instability 236

Conclusions and Future Research Directions 241

Chapter 11 Structural Stability and Reconfiguration 245

Previous Literature on Joint Venture Development 247

Driving and Restraining Forces for Structural Reconfiguration 248

Conclusion: A Balanced Understanding of Joint Venture Development 263

A Mini-Case Example 267

Chapter 12 Exit Strategies and Procedures 273

Lack of Exit Mechanisms 273

Exit Reasons 274

Exit Approaches and Procedures 280

Collecting Your Belongings 284.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-306) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Simon Nelson Patten Fund.

Presented by The American Academy of Political and Social Science in memory of Simon Nelson Patten; 2000/2001

ISBN:

0765604736

OCLC:

43978227