Table I.

Legitimacy construction by Monsanto within the Indian innovation system

Uncertainty triggerChallengerChallengeMNE ResponseMNE outreach
CommercialCentral GovernmentHigh-technology feeChange of partnerCollaboration with leading local firm
SocietalNGOIllegal functioning of MNEResponding to complaint by extending field trialsCompromise strategic patience
OrganizationalLocal firmIllegal Functioning of local firmFiling complaint to governmentContestation
CommercialState governmentHigh priceAccepting government set price ceilingCompromise
SocietalNGOEcological externalitiesIncreasing sales to farmers and getting their supportMarket transactions strategic patience

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