Cycles of de-internationalization and re-internationalization: Towards an integrative framework

Kafouros, Mario, Cavusgil, S Tamer, Devinney, Timothy M, Ganotakis, Panagiotis ORCID: 0000-0001-7896-799X and Fainshmidt, Stav (2022) Cycles of de-internationalization and re-internationalization: Towards an integrative framework. JOURNAL OF WORLD BUSINESS, 57 (1). p. 101257.

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Abstract

Internationalization is a complex process that is neither always forward moving nor monotonic. Firms often reduce the depth and scope of their international footprint or even completely withdraw from foreign markets. Although scholars have recognized that there are cycles of de-internationalization and re-internationalization (and increasingly pressures for back-shoring), the antecedents and motivators for these internationalization pathways have received limited attention. In this study, we first review prior explanations as to why firm behaviour exhibits cycles of de-internationalization and re-internationalization. We then formulate an integrative framework and propose a comprehensive agenda for future research aimed at advancing internationalization theory.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	De-internationalization, Re-internationalization, Divestment, Market exit, Market re-entry, Internationalization theory, Back-shoring
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Management
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	02 Aug 2021 10:02
Last Modified:	09 Aug 2023 01:30
DOI:	10.1016/j.jwb.2021.101257
Related URLs:	Author Publisher
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3131469