ABSTRACT Date: [2023-05-30] Level: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration, 15 cr Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University Authors: Naiymie Binta Arman Miriam Lini (00/02/27) (02/05/06) Title: Navigating the Challenges of International Business: An Analysis of Factors Influencing the Exit of Multinational Corporations. Supervisor: Edward Gillmore Keywords: Multinational Enterprises, Market Exit, Transaction Cost Theory, Institutional Theory, Isomorphism, Legitimacy, Entry modes (internationalization), Exit modes, Institutional distance, Institutional & Infrastructural hassle factors Research question: What are the internal and external characteristics that drive market exit? Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the internal and external factors that contribute to the exit of MNEs from foreign markets, and to provide insights for firms operating in foreign markets. Problematization: The scarcity of research on the predominant factors influencing the exit of MNEs from established foreign markets highlights the need to understand effective strategies for minimizing financial losses and preserving reputation. Method: Qualitative research paper; Thematic analysis using semi-structured interviews and secondary data. Conclusion: The researchers aimed to explore the factors driving market exit for Multinational Enterprises (MNEs). They identified internal factors such as financial performance, lack of proper financial guidance, and inadequate resource allocation as key drivers for Company X's market exit. External factors included economic differences, high competition, and regulatory constraints in the Swedish market, leading to contract termination for Company X.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mdh-62683 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Lini, Miriam, Binta Arman, Naiymie |
| Publisher | Mälardalens universitet, Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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