International strategies of mid-sized firms: A comparison of Indiana and Guangdong Province |
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Authors: | Zheng Ping Fu Marjorie A Lyles |
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Institution: | 1. Sun Yat Sen University School of Business, 135 Xingang West Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China;2. Kelley School of Business, Indiana University & Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, 801 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5151, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | A China strategy is becoming more important for a growing number of mid-sized companies as they observe China's increasingly greater impact on the U.S. economy. Our study surveyed Indiana and Guangdong firms to assess their interest in future international engagement in the other's country. Our results confirm current engagement by mid-sized firms from both countries in some activities with the other country, but there is a strong interest in doing more. Hence, there are opportunities for many Indiana organizations to play a role in assisting Indiana firms in developing international expertise, business development, and knowledge of China. In the study, 97 firms from the Guangdong Province and 105 Indiana firms identified their current international activities as well their future intentions relative to business development in the other's country. |
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Keywords: | International strategy China Outward foreign direct investment Indiana IUPUI |
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