As German firms increasingly expand to foreign nations, managers have to be aware ofthe performance implications of internationalization processes. We find that internationalizationdoes not have an ongoing positive performance effect and needs to be managedcarefully, especially after a certain...

'This volume is excellent. Students who are interested in Asian business should read it and will find the comprehensive bibliography offered by the different contributors very helpful. In light of the recent global financial crises, it is time to re-examine the "Asian miracles," as well as the...