Open AccessDeterminants Of Success In International Involvement Of Large U.S. Corporations
Author(s) -
M. Anaam Hashmi
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the international business and economic research journal/the international business and economics research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2157-9393
pISSN - 1535-0754
DOI - 10.19030/iber.v11i1.6677
Subject(s) - foreign direct investment , diversification (marketing strategy) , business , market size , international investment , international market , perception , success factors , international trade , marketing , economics , commerce , business administration , macroeconomics , neuroscience , biology
The findings of this study help to identify factors explaining success in international operations of large U.S. corporations. Successful foreign direct investment (FDI) and continuous involvement of large U.S. corporations is crucial for economic development of a country and social uplifting of many citizens of the world. Data were collected on selected U.S. corporations perception of the success variables in their international operation. Results indicate that large market size, geographical diversification, and low production/operating cost are the three most important success determinants of international operations.