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An internalization approach to joint ventures: the case of Coca-Cola in China

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posted on 2023-06-07, 04:44 authored by Vincent Mok, Xiudian Dai, Godfrey Yeung
In the presence of high transaction costs due to market imperfections, it is normally less expensive for multinational corporations (MNCs) to conduct their business activities in new markets through their internal corporate structures rather than by relying on the markets. Based on a case study of Coca-Cola's entry into the Chinese market, this paper tests the applicability of internalization theory to explaining the entry mode choices of MNCs in developing countries. Internalization theory reveals the economic rationale that was behind the changes in Coca-Cola's modes of entry as it moved from franchising to joint ventures (JVs) with selected local partners, and more recently to the combination of JVs and franchising.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Asia Pacific Business Review

ISSN

1360-2381

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

1

Volume

9

Page range

39-58

Department affiliated with

  • Geography Publications

Full text available

  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2006-09-19

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