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use of knowledge principles is likely to increase responsiveness; while templates are likely to increase project
efficiency. Analyzing 267 globally dispersed consulting projects; we find support for our hypotheses. In general,
this research highlights the importance of human capital in the proactive replication process and the
performance effects of utilizing different knowledge replication forms. (For more information, please contact:
James Oldroyd, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, South: oldroyd@skku.edu)
Session: 2.2.6 - Competitive
Track: 4 - Strategy, Alliances, and Competitiveness
M&A, IJV’S and International Alliances
Presented On: July 2, 2012 - 10:45-12:00
Chair: Yves Doz, Insead
Exploring the Strategic Antecedents of Alliance Portfolio Configuration—An Empirical Study Based on A Two-
Dimension Based Approach
Wei He, Florida International University
Sumit K. Kundu, Florida International University
Jinlin Zhao, Florida International University
Aiming at investigating the determinants of alliance portfolio configuration we develop a two-dimensional
typology that incorporates both alliance attributes and partner attributes to demarcate different types of alliance
portfolio. The resulting four types of alliance portfolio are employed for theory building. Drawing on resourcebased
view and resource dependency theory, we develop a framework demarcating the determinants of alliance
portfolio configuration. The resulting conceptual model explains how alliance management experience,
organizational slack and brand image interacting with degree of internationalization and environmental
munificence can affect the type of alliance portfolio configuration selected by a firm. The empirical results
suggest that the type of alliance portfolio chosen by a firm depends on the level of the above factors as well as
their interaction with the focal firm's degree of internationalization. Overall, this paper shed insights on how
alliance portfolio configuration can be defined and predicted. (For more information, please contact: Wei He,
Florida International University, USA: whe001@fiu.edu)
Cross Border Acquisition Choice in the Services Sector: Evidence from Emerging Economies
Somnath Lahiri, Illinois State University
B. Elango, Illinois State University
Sumit K. Kundu, Florida International University
Corporate acquisition of emerging economy firms by foreign MNEs have been increasing over the years. Yet our
knowledge of such cross-border acquisitions (CBAs), particularly those in the services sector, remains limited. In
this paper we examine how acquirer's country-of-origin, type of service, and cultural distance influence
ownership choice decisions in CBA in emerging economies. Analysis of a sample of 609 CBAs undertaken in
multiple emerging economies over a 11-year time period by MNEs from 45 nations provide evidence that the
direct and combined effects of country-of-origin, service type, and cultural distance does impact choice of
partial versus full acquisition in significantly different ways. We conclude by discussing theoretical and
managerial contributions of the study and highlighting limitations and directions for future research. (For more
information, please contact: Somnath Lahiri, Illinois State University, USA: slahiri@ilstu.edu)
Which Came First, The Chicken or the Egg Using Propensity Score Matching to Determine Causality
Wenjie Chen, George Washington University
Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra, Northeastern University
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