...James W. Gabberty; Jennifer D.E. Thomas This paper examines the depth, erudition, and rigor of contemporary research on knowledge management as a causal factor that influences the ultimate outcome of multinational corporation (MNC) expansion, bounded by the confines of information and communication...

... on the international operations of rms has generally focused on outward expansion (e.g., exports and foreign direct investment (FDI)) (Aulakh, Kotabe, & Teegen, 2000; Welch & Luostarinen, 1993). Traditional models of the internationalization process focuses on exporting as the rst step (Johanson & Vahlne, 1977...

.... This recent development is a network of alliances, aimed at pursuing economies of scale, scope, and speed. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Organizational structure, Corporate structure Diversification Expansion Winter 2004/2005 Special Edition Volume 12 Number 3 The Multinational...