Key Success Factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Key Success Factors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Author: Dusko Lukac
Publisher: Diplomica Verlag
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3836661691

To define key success factors means to understand the business. In every business, certain issues or activities are key and critical to performance and to creation of competitive advantage. To develop corporate-level strategy an analysis of key success factors is not usually necessary because business-level plans define the success factors. But to summarize success factors is important in order to confirm their importance with the business-level mangers and to prove if circumstances in the business have changed. This book explains step by step which issues one non-for-profit organisation need to take into consideration in order to gain competitive advantage on foreign market. Specific focus will be given to determination of organizational structure. If there is a fit between parent and its business, the parent is likely to create the value. This book assess the fit between one non-for profit organisation (corporate parent) and its business (Western -Balkan). This can help to identify opportunities of parenting, particularly if e.g. business-unit mangers in subsidiary abroad lack the time and skills to become expert in engineering and technical issues, parent company (an expert) can create values by helping the business unit raise technical standards. Analysed is furthermore, all aspects they have impact on choice of business location, because determination of business location and choice of new location supports not only the company's survival, but also its ability to continue to grow.

Key Success Factors Impacting Foreign Direct Investment and Technology

Key Success Factors Impacting Foreign Direct Investment and Technology
Author: Salem Abobaker
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9783659749148

The research presents a comparative study of Libya and Egypt. Both are developing economies in North Africa, and both have adopted FDI and TT as ways to affect economic development and economic structure in the countries. The purpose of this study is to investigate the key success factors impacting foreign direct investment (FDI) and technology transfer (TT) from the perspective of governments of host countries . The investigation applies a questionnaire survey method for primary data collection from firm managers in the two countries. Data were collected from representatives of firms with FDI and TT in Libya and Egypt. The matched samples comprise 149 firms in both Libya and Egypt, so that key economic sectors could be covered in the two countries. This research also uses data collected from secondary sources such as government reports, documents and government websites. These collected data were processed and analyzed.

International business, the critical success factors in practice

International business, the critical success factors in practice
Author: Maud Oortwijn
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1471647684

Internationalization offers endless opportunities. However, it does require significant investments in terms of capital and management resources. And activities overseas are certainly not without risk. Foreign markets are not only unknown, the institutional context for business is often quite different compared to the home country. International business activities require patience and a long term perspective. Managers should expect disappointments and hurdles along the way. The present book discusses international business activities from the point of view of the manager. It reveals potential pitfalls and provides an overview of what to take into account when considering business opportunities outside the home market.

Foreign Direct Investment, Location and Competitiveness

Foreign Direct Investment, Location and Competitiveness
Author: European International Business Academy. Conference
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0762314753

This volume addresses some of the critical issues now demanding the attention of International Business teachers and researchers. From several angles, the contributions analyze factors which may explain, and/or influence the relationship between the competitiveness of multinational enterprises (MNEs) and the countries in which they operate. More particularly, the four main issues address: the recent advances in the determinants and strategy of multinational business activity; the determinants of location competitiveness of countries; the competitiveness of emergent and developing countries and the locational responses of both indigenous and foreign-owned firms; and the policy challenges raised by the highly fragmented, and often uncoordinated international regulatory framework on government FDI. It is hoped the contents of the volume will be of interest to international business scholars, senior executives of multinational enterprises and national policy makers interested in advancing their competitiveness by engaging in outward, and encouraging inward foreign direct investment. This book addresses some of the critical issues now demanding the attention of International Business teachers and researchers. This book is published annually.

Foreign Direct Investment in Ireland under Consideration of the Financial Services Sector in particular

Foreign Direct Investment in Ireland under Consideration of the Financial Services Sector in particular
Author: Andreas Epperlein
Publisher: diplom.de
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2005-07-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3832488766

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: This dissertation examines the critical importance of foreign direct investment in the growth of Ireland. It explains the reasons for Ireland s success and identifies the key steps in the history. The analysis is carried out in terms of the role of the Irish government policy in promoting foreign direct investment. Without the influence of foreign direct investment inflows, the economy would not have grown to the extent as it has. This paper will also show how important foreign direct investment is for the Irish economy in the future. The paper describes several theories about foreign direct investment. It addresses the advantages and disadvantages. More in depth this paper investigates the determinants of financial services sector investments abroad. It will also be shown how the Industrial Development Authority as an agency and the International Financial Services Centre contributed to Ireland s success. The example Hypo Real Estate Bank International illustrates how an investment in Ireland succeeded. This paper should attract readers with an interest in the Irish history and economy, in the role of foreign direct investment for a country s economy, or in financial services sector investments abroad. Introduction: O Connor and Forde (2003) refer to George Bernard Shaw, who quipped in the 1930s, that he hoped to be in Ireland on the day the world ended, because the Irish were always 50 years behind the times. Over 70 years later, the same can not be said. With an economy growing at a rate consistently above the EU average, Ireland is one of the most favoured locations for foreign direct investment in Europe by multinational corporations. Ireland has been transformed over the recent years. It has witnessed an economic miracle. There has been significant discussion in the business, academic, and popular press about the Celtic Tiger . Since 1987, there has been a sustained and well-balanced economic boom. This remarkable performance has been in complete contrast to the former development since the foundation of the state in 1922. The boom has changed the country. Ireland has become one of the leading European countries in economic development. One major reason for the success was the change in legislation and thus, a huge increase of foreign direct investment in Ireland followed by economic growth and wealth. After the introduction, chapter two starts with a description of the recent economic development in Ireland. [...]

Foreign Direct Investment in China

Foreign Direct Investment in China
Author: Ms.Wanda Tseng
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2002-02-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451974175

China's increasing openness to foreign direct investment (FDI) has contributed importantly to its exceptional growth performance. This paper examines China's experience with FDI and identifies some lessons for other countries. Most of the factors explaining China's success have also been important in attracting FDI to other countries: market size, labor costs, quality of infrastructure, and government policies. FDI has contributed to higher investment and productivity growth, and has created jobs and a dynamic export sector. China's success, however, did not come without some pitfalls: an increasingly complex tax incentive system and growing regional income disparities. Accession to the WTO should broaden China's "opening up" policies and continue FDI's contributions to China's economy in the future.

Foreign Direct Investment: Ownership Advantages, Firm Specific Factors, Survival And Performance

Foreign Direct Investment: Ownership Advantages, Firm Specific Factors, Survival And Performance
Author: Mehdi Rasouli Ghahroudi
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2018-08-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9813238461

The purpose of the book is to extend and develop the literature on foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational corporation (MNCs) subsidiaries. There are several reasons for studying foreign investment and ownership. First, firms need to identify which host country industry factors are important in choosing among the various type of equity ownership (e.g. international joint ventures or wholly-owned subsidiary). Second, international diversification through foreign market entry can provide growth and profitability at rates unavailable in home markets. A third reason this warrants some attention is that type of ownership can affect attempts to counter international competition by engaging foreign rivals on their home turf. Fourth, firms have the option of choosing the appropriate equity ownership for international markets based on balancing their resources, capabilities, and international experience with their desire for ownership and control. This book extends the literature in FDI by providing empirical support for several theories and previously defined and/or tested constructs. For example, the parent and subsidiary's factors measured in this study suggest the importance of internalization and ownership advantages of Dunning's eclectic theory.

Multinationals and Economic Growth in East Asia

Multinationals and Economic Growth in East Asia
Author: Shujiro Urata
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 637
Release: 2006-11-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134177488

Developing countries in East Asia recorded remarkable economic growth until the Asian financial crisis erupted in mid-1997. Although several countries experienced devastating setbacks, most of them recovered to achieve reasonable rates of economic growth over the next few years. Sound macroeconomic management, export-oriented policies, and the availability of skilled and low-wage labour are among the factors that contributed to the rapid economic growth before the crisis and the recovery thereafter. Especially noteworthy in this regard is the role played by foreign direct investment (FDI). This comprehensive book identifies the factors that contributed to the expansion of FDI inflows in East Asia and the factors that enabled recipient countries to utilize FDI effectively. It includes detailed case studies on China, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Also included is a comparative study of investing firms headquartered in the United States, Japan and Hong Kong. The authors conclude that social stability, clear and effective policy implementation and corporate governance are all key factors in reaping economic success from FDI.