Most empirical research on the choice between joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries analyzes the role of cultural distance in an isolated way. This study explores the potential influence of some factors related to the diversity among countries that are traditionally associated with...

The purpose of this paper is to show how joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries contribute to building companies’ competitiveness. It begins with a brief discussion of the theoretical approach to foreign direct investment (equity based modes). Next, the authors present the results of...

This paper examines the choice problem facing a multinational firm, whether to establish a wholly owned subsidiary or form a joint venture with a firm from the host country, as the mode of direct foreign investment. It is shown that, all other considerations aside, the prospect of policy...

Covers trends in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes case studies of social and labour policies in eight companies.

Examines the structural features and operational characteristics of the two EPZs, as well as their socio-economic consequences for the host country. The data analysed in this respect relate to the period covering the inception of the two EPZs, up to 1996 - Chittagong EPZ (1983 to 1996) and Dhaka...

The contents of the article are denoted to develop recommendations in organization of jointed business using all motives and interests of all participants in conditions of the domestic economy. The directions, of increasing the jointed enterprise’s efficiency based on the account in business...

Развитие франчайзинга как бизнес концепции было результатом появления большого количества сетевых магазинов в некоторых сферах розничной торговли и...