The ambiguity and limitations of measuring firm-level multinationality: a theoretical and empirical exploration

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F62156489%3A43110%2F24%3A43923872" target="_blank" >RIV/62156489:43110/24:43923872 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/MBR-09-2022-0137" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1108/MBR-09-2022-0137</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/MBR-09-2022-0137" target="_blank" >10.1108/MBR-09-2022-0137</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

The ambiguity and limitations of measuring firm-level multinationality: a theoretical and empirical exploration

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the ambiguity and limitations of measuring firm-level multinationality (FLM) using theoretical and empirical comparisons of existing methods. The paper puts forward a list of five key aspects that collectively serve as a tool for researchers to select the most appropriate method for future research and as a basis for the future development of methods. Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, the author reviews existing methods of measuring FLM and consolidates findings into five key aspects. Secondly, the author uses the aspects to compare existing methods theoretically, and subsequently, the author groups them into three distinct streams. Thirdly, the author compares existing methods across a sample of the 35 largest European MNEs by sales in 2020 to identify and demonstrate the ambiguity and limitations of these methods. Findings: The author identifies the five key aspects of measuring FLM: framework, aggregation, segmentation, metrics and indicators. Using empirical comparison, the author empirically confirms the limitations highlighted in the literature and shows the differences and inconsistencies among methods, which cause confusion rather than clarity in the extant literature. Additionally, the author emphasises that three distinct streams further drive the debate on the regional/global nature and present further limitations of methods not mentioned in the literature to date. Originality/value:This paper provides the most comprehensive review of the existing literature on FLM, resulting in five novel aspects of measuring FLM. The analysis of a sample of 35 European firms demonstrates and identifies the ambiguity and limitations of FLM-measuring methods.

Název v anglickém jazyce

The ambiguity and limitations of measuring firm-level multinationality: a theoretical and empirical exploration

Popis výsledku anglicky

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the ambiguity and limitations of measuring firm-level multinationality (FLM) using theoretical and empirical comparisons of existing methods. The paper puts forward a list of five key aspects that collectively serve as a tool for researchers to select the most appropriate method for future research and as a basis for the future development of methods. Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, the author reviews existing methods of measuring FLM and consolidates findings into five key aspects. Secondly, the author uses the aspects to compare existing methods theoretically, and subsequently, the author groups them into three distinct streams. Thirdly, the author compares existing methods across a sample of the 35 largest European MNEs by sales in 2020 to identify and demonstrate the ambiguity and limitations of these methods. Findings: The author identifies the five key aspects of measuring FLM: framework, aggregation, segmentation, metrics and indicators. Using empirical comparison, the author empirically confirms the limitations highlighted in the literature and shows the differences and inconsistencies among methods, which cause confusion rather than clarity in the extant literature. Additionally, the author emphasises that three distinct streams further drive the debate on the regional/global nature and present further limitations of methods not mentioned in the literature to date. Originality/value:This paper provides the most comprehensive review of the existing literature on FLM, resulting in five novel aspects of measuring FLM. The analysis of a sample of 35 European firms demonstrates and identifies the ambiguity and limitations of FLM-measuring methods.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

50204 - Business and management

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/EF19_073%2F0016670" target="_blank" >EF19_073/0016670: Interní grantová schémata Mendelovy univerzity v Brně</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Multinational Business Review

ISSN

1525-383X

e-ISSN

2054-1686

Svazek periodika

32

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

1

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

22

Strana od-do

137-158

Kód UT WoS článku

001049070600001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85168158502