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An exploratory analysis of the internationalization of innovative activity in Finnish multinational enterprises
Yamin, Mo; Sinkovics, Rudolf R; Richardson, Christopher
European Journal of International Management. 2014;8(3):310-330.
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Abstract
This paper investigates two aspects of the internationalization of innovation in Finnish multinational companies, the growing innovativeness of foreign subsidiaries (âcreative subsidiariesâ) and the phenomenon of âcross-fertilizationâ, between R&D labs in Finland and those in foreign subsidiaries, in the innovative process of Finnish MNEs. We review existing literature pertaining to innovation in multinational enterprises and the growing capability of foreign subsidiaries to undertake innovation. Consistent with the general thrust of the literature we test two hypothesis relating to subsidiary innovation and crossâfertilization between subsidiaries and the parent for 30 Finnish MNEs between the years 1975-1995, employing patent data from the US patent office. Our findings provide support for the hypotheses. We conclude by pointing out the limitations of the current study and deriving implications from our findings for future research.
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Cross-fertilization; Finland; Innovation; Internationalization; Multinational companies; Research and Development
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- Publisher website http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/EJIM.2014.060771
- JFTR1558