Lateral rigidity and microfoundational perspectives in firm internationalization : revisiting Reijo Luostarinen’s insights
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A3 Kirjan tai muun kokoomateoksen osa
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2024-11-22
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This chapter explores Reijo Luostarinen’s pioneering work on firm internationalization. It focuses on his use of the concept of ‘lateral rigidity’ to understand the role of behavioural constraints on decision-making processes in internationalization. It highlights two key insights from Luostarinen’s work on lateral rigidity that can push the contemporary conversation forward. First, it emphasizes the insights to be gained from his early adoption of a microfoundational perspective on firm internationalization. Second, the chapter explores Luostarinen’s ideas on the emotional elements in internationalization-related decision-making. Including the role of emotions provides a novel perspective on the drivers underlying internationalization decisions - one that would be considered an advanced view even by today’s standards. By reflecting on the continued relevance of Luostarinen’s work, this chapter contributes to the ongoing discussion on the role of individual-level factors in firm internationalization and provides a renewed appreciation of his enduring contributions to the field.Description
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Emotions, Helsinki Model, Internationalization of the firm, Lateral rigidity, Luostarinen, Microfoundations of internationalization
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Niittymies, A 2024, Lateral rigidity and microfoundational perspectives in firm internationalization : revisiting Reijo Luostarinen’s insights . in R Piekkari & C Welch (eds), The Helsinki Internationalization Process Model : Foundations and Future Agenda . Edward Elgar, pp. 249-260 . https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035332045.00028