Diese Arbeit analysiert und präsentiert die zusätzlichen Vorteile, welche die in der Realoptionstheorie angewandte Argumentation in Entscheidungen über internationale Markteintrittsstrategien bietet. Dafür werden zwei wissenschaftliche Stränge, die Theorie der Internationalisierung und die Realoptionstheorie, betrachtet. Beide werden zunächst hinsichtlich ihrer jüngsten Entwicklungen und Forschungsergebnisse separat analysiert.
Für die Theorie der Internationalisierung beinhaltet das vor allem die Diskussion der Vor- und Nachteile aus einem gesteigerten Grad an Internationalität sowie seinem Grenznutzen. Insbesondere die gegeneinander wirkenden Kräfte aus Vorteilen einer breiteren Nutzung und Erkundung von Firmenressourcen und Nachteilen der Konsequenzen aus Neuheit, Fremdartigkeit und gesteigerter Komplexität wurden beschrieben. Zusätzlich dazu wurden verschiedene Modelle der zusammengefassten Effekte eines gesteigerten Grads an Internationalität auf das Ergebnis von Firmen untersucht. Ein weiterer Fokus liegt auf der Diskussion der beeinflussbaren Eigenschaften von Mitarbeitern und die Firmen, die zu diesen Ergebnissen führen.
Die detaillierte Präsentation der zugrundeliegenden Idee der Realoptionstheorie beginnt mit einer Einführung in die Finanzoptionstheorie. Anschließend wird der wissenschaftliche Entwicklungsprozess des Verständnisses einer Realoption dargestellt. Bisherige Arbeiten zu Realoptionstheorien werden darin in vier Gruppen von einheitlichen Definitionen des Realoptionsbegriffs eingeteilt. Basierend auf der Definition der Realoptionstheorie als strategische Heuristik werden die Voraussetzungen für die Anwendbarkeit des Konzepts und relevanten Einflussfaktoren diskutiert. Neben der Bedeutung von Flexibilität, Ressourcen und Unsicherheit stellen sich vor allem Irreversibilität und zukünftige Entscheidungsfreiheit als wichtigste Bedingungen heraus.
Nachdem beide Stränge unabhängig voneinander untersucht wurden, konnte ein gemeinsames Modell zur Anwendung der Argumentation der Realoptionstheorie auf internationale Markteintrittsentscheidungen entwickelt werden.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Firm-level effects of international expansion.
- 2.1 Motives and constraints of internationalization
- 2.2 Views on the relationship between international expansion and firm performance
- 2.3 Common findings: The S-curve hypothesis
- 3. Real option theory and its contribution to the field of strategic management
- 3.1 Financial option theory
- 3.1.1 Synthetic option profit streams
- 3.2 Real option theory & real option reasoning
- 3.2.1 Basic principle and benefits
- 3.2.2 Conditions for applicability
- 3.2.3 Relevance of failure & learning in real option reasoning
- 3.2.4 Relevance of timing & flexibility in real option reasoning
- 3.2.5 Relevance of capabilities in real option reasoning
- 4. Application of real option reasoning on international market entry decisions
- 4.1 Differing attributes of market entry types from a ROR perspective
- 4.2 Attribute characteristics in acquisitions
- 4.3 Attribute characteristics in greenfield investment
- 4.4 Attribute characteristics in joint ventures
- 4.5 Attribute characteristics in franchising
- 4.6 Attribute characteristics in exporting/ licensing
- 4.7 Discussion
- 5. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This master's thesis aims to explore the application of real option reasoning (ROR) in international market entry decisions. It investigates the benefits and challenges of using ROR as a framework for strategic decision-making in international expansion.
- The role of real option theory in strategic management
- The application of ROR to different market entry modes
- The impact of uncertainty and flexibility on internationalization decisions
- The importance of learning and adaptation in international expansion
- The relationship between internationalization and firm performance
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces the topic of the master's thesis, outlining the research problem and the objectives of the study. It also provides a brief overview of the relevant literature and the methodology used in the research.
- Chapter 2: Firm-level effects of international expansion. This chapter explores the theoretical and empirical literature on the relationship between international expansion and firm performance. It discusses the motives and constraints of internationalization, different perspectives on the impact of international expansion on firm performance, and the S-curve hypothesis.
- Chapter 3: Real option theory and its contribution to the field of strategic management. This chapter introduces real option theory and its application to strategic management. It covers the basic principles and benefits of ROR, the conditions for its applicability, the relevance of failure and learning, and the importance of timing and flexibility in ROR. It also explores the role of capabilities in real option reasoning.
- Chapter 4: Application of real option reasoning on international market entry decisions. This chapter applies ROR to different market entry modes, including acquisitions, greenfield investment, joint ventures, franchising, and exporting/licensing. It examines the specific attributes of each entry mode from a ROR perspective and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each mode in terms of flexibility, uncertainty, and learning.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this master's thesis include real option reasoning, international market entry, strategic management, uncertainty, flexibility, learning, firm performance, and internationalization. The thesis focuses on applying real option theory to the complex decision-making process involved in international expansion, highlighting the importance of strategic flexibility and adaptability in navigating uncertain global markets.
- Quote paper
- Jan-Malte Prädel (Author), 2012, The use of real option reasoning in international market entry decisions, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/313469
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