Summary This paper investigates the growth of offshoring administrative and technical task by German and US firms. We consider the relevant theories and related factors that influence the decision to initiate and pursue offshoring. We link offshoring implementation decisions by German and US...

In this study we investigate determinants of parent-firm growth rates. Building on Penrose’s theory of the growth of the firm, we argue that factors that influence the availability of managerial services at the upper ranks influence the rate at which a firm is able to establish new...