Abstracts
Résumé
L’objet de cet article est de discuter de la pertinence du modèle d’Uppsala de l’internationalisation des firmes dans le contexte actuel de globalisation. Après avoir analysé la construction « étapiste » du modèle, nous présenterons une synthèse des résultats des principales études empiriques ayant testé ses hypothèses. Ainsi, les validations empiriques du modèle seront confrontées aux analyses critiques de ses notions de base. Enfin, nous discuterons de son application à l’analyse de l’implantation des firmes multinationales ainsi que des nombreuses extensions possibles du modèle.
Mots-clés :
- Internationalisation,
- implantation,
- firme multinationale,
- modèle d’Uppsala
Abstract
Our paper aims to discuss the relevance of the Uppsala model of firms’ internationalization in the current context of globalization. After analyzing the “stages” construction of the U model, we present an overview of main results of empirical studies testing U model hypothesis’. Thus, the empirical validation studies are confronted with critical analysis of its basic concepts’. Finally, we discuss further application to multinational firms’ location and entry analysis and many possible extensions of the U model.
Keywords:
- Internationalization,
- new entry,
- multinational enterprise,
- Uppsala Model
Resumen
Nuestro trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la pertinencia del modelo de Uppsala de la internacionalización de las empresas en el contexto actual de la globalización. Después de analizar el « etapas » de la construcción del modelo de U, se presenta una visión general de los principales resultados de los estudios empíricos de ensayo modelo U hipótesis’. Por lo tanto, los estudios de validación empírica se enfrentan a un análisis crítico de sus conceptos básicos. Finalmente, se discute una mayor aplicación a la ubicación empresas multinacionales y el análisis de entrada y muchas extensiones posibles del modelo U.
Palabras clave:
- internacionalización,
- nueva entrada,
- empresa multinacional,
- Uppsala Modelo
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Note biographique
Foued Cheriet Maître de conférences en stratégie agroalimentaire et marketing international à Montpellier SupAgro, Foued Cheriet est docteur en sciences de gestion et membre du laboratoire de recherche MOISA (marchés, organisations, institutions et stratégie d’acteurs). Ses recherches portent sur le secteur agroalimentaire en Méditerranée, et plus particulièrement sur les coopérations inter-entreprises, les stratégies des firmes multinationales, l’analyse des filières agroalimentaires et les investissements directs à l’étranger. Auteur de nombreux articles sur les issues des alliances stratégiques et les conflits inter-organisationnels dans les revues Management International, Economie Rurale, Revue Française de Gestion, Revue Internationale PME, Revue des Sciences de gestion, New Medit, Innovations, etc.
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Appendices
Biographical note
Professor of strategy and international food marketing at Montpellier SupAgro School, Foued Cheriet hold PhD in international management and is member of MOISA research laboratory (Markets, Organisations, Institutions and Stakeholders Strategies). His research focuses on the agri-food sector in the Mediterranean, particularly on inter-firm cooperation, multinational firms’ strategies, the analysis of food chains and direct foreign investment. Author of numerous articles on strategic alliances’ issues and on conflicts and inter-organizational relationships, in several national and international revues: Management International, Economie Rurale, Revue Française de Gestion, Revue Internationale PME, Revue des Sciences de gestion, New Medit, Innovations, etc.
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Nota biográfica
Profesor de estrategia agroalimentaria y de marketing internacional en Montpellier SupAgro, Foued Cheriet es PhD en ciencias de gestión. Sus investigaciones se centran en el sector agroalimentario en el Mediterráneo, y en particular en la cooperación entre empresas, las estrategias de las empresas multinacionales, el análisis de las cadenas alimentarias y la inversión directa en el extranjero. Autor de numerosos artículos sobre las alianzas estratégicas, los conflictos entre organizaciones en las revistas Management International, Economie Rurale, Revue Française de Gestion, Revue Internationale PME, Revue des Sciences de gestion, New Medit, Innovations, etc.