A critical perspective on the measurement of performance in the empirical multinationality and performance literature
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15539135 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nicole Richter (0000-0002-1278-176X, University of Southern Denmark, corresponding author), Robert L Schmidt (0000-0003-4414-0139, Hamburg University of Technology), Tina Ladwig (Hamburg University of Technology), Fabian Wulhorst (Hamburg University of Technology) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 94-118 |
| Publication date | 2017-04-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Critical Perspectives on International Business (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1742-2043 • E-ISSN: 1758-6062 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/cpoib-06-2013-0015 |
| OpenAlex | W2604787827 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 71 |
Purpose This paper aims to contribute to the core research in international business (IB), namely, the relationship between multinationality and performance and is concerned with the quality of past empirical research designs. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of 49 studies, given in a literature review, the match between performance measures used in empirical studies and the underlying theoretical streams that explain the effects on benefits and costs of multinationality is critically evaluated. Findings Findings indicate that authors still largely rely on overall financial performance measures. Theoretical arguments, in contrast, refer to specific benefit and cost positions that might be better reflected in operational performance indicators. The idiosyncratic choice of the performance measures used might contribute to the varying results in past studies. Originality/value Suggestions for improving future research designs are offered
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| Citations per year | 0.14 |
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| Citation span | 2019 - 2019 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |