Evolutionary Theory of the Globalisation of Firms

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The author develops an evolutionary theory of the globalisation of firms using a thorough historical analysis to identify the basic globalisation processes. A holistic theoretical framework based on evolutionary theories and systems theories provides the context for the integration of knowledge from International Management, Knowledge Management, and dynamic Organisation Theories. Globalisation is conceived as an open historical process in the evolution of social systems. The identification of the underlying mechanisms allows managers to perceive these mechanisms in their influence on the evolutionary dynamics of the firms and to use these dynamics actively rather than to neglect or "contain" them in the firm's evolutionary process. The book addresses students, researchers and scholars of international management and organisation as well as managers in international business and organisation.