Ecosystem Approaches in International Business Non-Equity Collaborations and Partnerships in Evolving Global Cities
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70142/studiaekonomika.v22i2.232Keywords:
global cities, international business, ecosystem approaches, non-equity collaborations, partnershipsAbstract
This qualitative literature review explores ecosystem approaches in international business, focusing on non-equity collaborations and partnerships within evolving global cities. Global cities serve as critical nodes for multinational enterprises (MNEs), facilitating strategic interactions and innovation through diverse collaborations with local firms and stakeholders. The review synthesizes current research to highlight how such collaborations enhance MNEs' competitive advantage by leveraging local knowledge, resources, and market access. Key findings illustrate the role of global city ecosystems in fostering innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable development for MNEs. However, challenges such as regulatory complexities and institutional misalignments constrain effective collaboration, necessitating adaptive governance and strategic alignment among stakeholders. Future research directions include integrating quantitative analyses to complement qualitative insights, exploring diverse geographic and sectoral contexts, and advancing digital and sustainable strategies within global city ecosystems.
Downloads
References
Acuto, M., & Leffel, B. (2021). Understanding the global ecosystem of city networks. Urban Studies, 58(9), 1758–1774. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098020988466
Adner, R. (2017). Ecosystem as structure: An actionable construct for strategy. Journal of Management, 43(1), 39–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206316678451
Albino, V., Berardi, U., & Dangelico, R. M. (2015). Smart cities: Definitions, dimensions, performance, and initiatives. Journal of Urban Technology, 22(1), 3–21.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10630732.2014.942092
Anthopoulos, L., & Tsoukalas, I. A. (2005). A Cross Border Collaboration Environment, as a means for offering online public services and for evaluating the performance of Public Executives. In 2005 IEEE International Conference on e-Technology, e-Commerce and e-Service (pp. 622-627). IEEE.
Asakawa, K., & Clegg, J. (2024). The changing faces of global cities and firms: A new perspective on firms’ location strategy. Journal of International Business Studies, 55(1), 37–49. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-023-00675-2
Delios, A., Welch, C., Nielsen, B., Aguinis, H., & Brewster, C. (2023). Reconsidering, refashioning, and reconceptualizing research methodology in international business. Journal of World Business, 58(6), 101488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2023.101488
Gereffi, G. (2020). What does the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about global value chains? The case of medical supplies. Journal of International Business Policy, 3(3), 287–301. https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-020-00052-6
Goerzen, A., Asmussen, C. G., & Nielsen, B. B. (2013). Global cities and multinational enterprise location strategy. Journal of International Business Studies, 44(5), 427–450. https://doi.org/10.1057/jibs.2013.13
Ioannou, I., & Serafeim, G. (2012). What drives corporate social performance? The role of nation-level institutions. Journal of International Business Studies, 43(9), 834–864. https://doi.org/10.1057/jibs.2012.35
Iammarino, S., & McCann, P. (2013). Multinationals and economic geography: Location, Technology and Innovation. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Meyer, K. E., Mudambi, R., & Narula, R. (2011). Multinational enterprises and local contexts: The opportunities and challenges of multiple embeddedness. Journal of Management Studies, 48(2), 235–252. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6486.2010.00965.x
Oh, C. H., & Oetzel, J. (2022). Multinational enterprises and natural disasters: Challenges and opportunities for IB research. Journal of International Business Studies, 53(2), 231–254. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-021-00508-6
Pisani, N., Kolk, A., Ocelík, V., & Wu, G. (2019). Does it pay for cities to be green? An investigation of FDI inflows and environmental sustainability. Journal of International Business Policy, 2(1), 62–85. https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-018-00028-7
Rossi, U. (2017). Cities in global capitalism. Wiley.
Williamson, P. J., & De Meyer, A. (2012). Ecosystem advantage: How to successfully harness the power of partners. California Management Review, 55(1), 24–46.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2024 Studia Ekonomika
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
KABA Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship (KBJME) is licensed under the International Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0
Articles in KABA Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship (KBJME) are Open Access articles published under the Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA License. This licence permits the use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium for non commercial purposes only, provided the work and orginal source are properly cited.
Any derivatives of the original must be distributed under the same license as the original.
