An empirical analysis and extension of the Bartlett and Ghoshal typology of multinational companies

AW Harzing

doi:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8490891

An empirical analysis and extension of the Bartlett and Ghoshal typology of multinational companies

AW Harzing^*

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Abstract

This study offers an empirical test and extension of the Bartlett and Ghoshal typology of multinational companies (MNCs) A three-fold typology of multinational companies: Global, Multidomestic and Transnational is developed from the literature. This typology is tested using data from 166 subsidiaries of 37 MNCs, headquartered in 9 different countries. Subsidiaries in the three types of MNCs are shown to differ significantly in aspects of interdependence and local responsiveness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	101-120
Journal	Journal of International Business Studies
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8490891
Publication status	Published - Mar 2000
Externally published	Yes

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STRATEGY
CORPORATIONS

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