Essays about: "eclectic paradigm"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 essays containing the words eclectic paradigm.

  1. 6. Mexico’s oil industry: A paradigm shift in the making?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linn Engvall; Alexandra Stojanoska; [2014-09-18]
    Keywords : Mexico; Oil; Reform; Emerging economy;

    Abstract : This study examines the potential of the oil sector in the emerging economy of Mexico. Important energy reforms were initiated in 2013 and their implementation will determine future liberalisation and development of the oil sector. READ MORE

  3. 7. Chinese OFDI in Africa. A firm-level analysis of Chinese investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lina Åhl; Mika Lönnbro Fukino; [2014-08-12]
    Keywords : China; Africa; FDI; OFDI; motives; economic development;

    Abstract : As a result of the widespread globalization, historically separated markets have merged into one global marketplace and consequently MNEs have been able to disperse their operations abroad. Over the past decades, there has been a shift in the FDI pattern as flows now originate from developing and emerging economies, in particular from China. READ MORE

  4. 8. Challenges Facing the Chilean Copper Industry in the Light of Increased Trade and FDI with China. A possible Future Sino-Chilean Dependency

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aixien Hua; Lisette Johansson; [2013-07-16]
    Keywords : Chile; China; copper; trade; FDI; FTA; eclectic paradigm; mining industry; tax;

    Abstract : This thesis elaborates on the possible economic challenges that confronting the Chilean copper mining industry as a result of increased bilateral trade and FDI flow with China. It is conducted as a literature review, based on a qualitative and quantitative analysis and a descriptive approach. READ MORE

  5. 9. Made in Sweden, again? Factors influencing the decision to de-internationalise manufacturing production in medium sized Swedish firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Catrin Matwinska; Lilian Wretenfeldt; [2013-07-16]
    Keywords : Sweden; Internationalisation; De-internationalisation; Production; Manufacturing;

    Abstract : Twenty years ago, the trend amongst Swedish companies was to move their manufacturing production to low-cost labour countries, whilst in recent years there is a growing trend towards taking home manufacturing from abroad. The phenomenon occurring is referred to as de-internationalisation and is the reverse of internationalisation, which is a widely covered field. READ MORE

  6. 10. Offshoring and the effect on firms’ performance: A study of the European manufacturing sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jean Gombya; Per Berthsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Offshoring; internationalisation; FSTS; manufacturing; eclectic paradigm; threestage model; relocation; financial performance; ROA; net profit margin; cost efficiency; operating expense ratio; Euro crisis; difference-in-difference.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The study investigates the relationship between offshoring activities and the financial performance of manufacturing firms. The study also investigates the impact of the Euro crisis in combination with offshoring activities... READ MORE