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Ítem Adaptation, adaptation and expedite creative adaptation: the internationalization patterns of multilatinas in the food industry(2015-01-01) Castro, Juliana; Castro, Juanita; Gonzalez-Perez, Maria AlejandraThis paper provides descriptive conceptual evidence and a theoretical interpretation of the international processes followed by leading Latin American multinationals (multilatinas) in the food industry (JBS-Friboi, Bimbo, Marfrig, Gruma, and Brasil FoodÍtem El CFO como impulsor y patrocinador de los asuntos ASG en la compañía(Universidad EAFIT, 2022) Windmueller Palacio, Ivonne; González-Pérez, María AlejandraÍtem From Multilatina to Global Latina: Unveiling the corporate-level international strategy choices of Grupo Nutresa(Universidad EAFIT, 2016-09-08) De Villa, Maria A; COLCIENCIAS; Alta Dirección, Universidad EAFITÍtem From Multilatina To Global Latina: Unveiling The Corporate-Level International Strategy Choices Of Grupo Nutresa(Fondo Editorial Universidad EAFIT, 2016-07-01) De Villa, Maria AndreaResearch on Multilatinas has underexplored multinationals from Colombia and their corporate-level international strategy choices to develop into Global Latinas. Building on interviews, documents, and archival data about Grupo Nutresa -Colombia's most international firm in manufactured goods-, this study unveils and discusses this firm's corporate-level international strategy choices between 1960 and 2014. A prevailing notion is that most multinationals from Latin America continue to target international operations to focus mainly on their home region through an export, multidomestic or transnational corporate-level international strategy. In contrast, data show that Grupo Nutresa chose to evolve through a sequential approach from an export to a transnational corporate-level international strategy while its international operations were able to transcend its home region to reach North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. These results add to international business research on emergent market multinational companies (EMNCs) from Latin America by unveiling the corporate-level international strategy choices of a Colombian origin Multilatina that transformed into a Global Latina.Ítem Grupo Éxito: evaluación de la Junta Directiva dentro del compendio de gobierno corporativo de una multilatina(Universidad EAFIT, 2017) Mesa Mejía, Paola Jimena; Rodríguez Piedrahita, Mónica; Acevedo Villegas, DanielaThe principles of Corporate Governance point out how companies should be managed in order to align their interests with their shareholders and stakeholders -- The good practices of the sector suggest not only to review, but also to implement control mechanisms for the different organs that manage the operation -- Given the new company business model of Grupo Exito as a Multilatina, we conducted a detailed analysis of the chapter of Board of Directors within the framework of the Código País in relation to Corporate Governance for Grupo Exito and four comparable companies in Colombia -- The analysis was based on the different reports for the year 2016 in relation to the Code of Corporate Governance for each company -- As a result we found that Grupo Exito complies with most of the proposed measures for the Board of Directors, and has implemented policies and procedures to accomplish good Corporate Governance practicesÍtem Institutional framework and bribery in Latin America: The case of PetroTiger Ltd. and Ecopetrol S.A.(Universidad EAFIT, 2014) Siegel, Eyal; González-Pérez, María AlejandraDue to different institutional interpretations, there is a broad set of perceptions and attitudes towards bribery and corruption. Especially in the international business context, it is not likely to have a uniform understanding and consensus regarding the interpretation and the handling of these behaviours. This paper analyses the corruption environment in Latin America. Based on analysing the specific case of the firm PetroTiger Ltd., which was engaged in bribery activities with the Colombian state-controlled firm Ecopetrol S.A. in 2010, this study finds characteristics of corruption in the Latin American region. This research distinguishes itself from the existing literature since it provides new insights in one specific region, including a broad set of dimensions and approaches. A compilation of desk research, media analysis and the Latin American Corruption Perception Index by the Transparency International underpins the corruption in this region. The primary findings show that the Latin American region differs from others because its level of perceived corruption is defined by its strong cultural influences, the internal economic drivers of Latin American firms, and the weak enforcement of legislation. Above all, this paper confirms that each region has its own characteristics and that the global perception on corruption is changing negatively. Taking this into account, this research explains the main causes for Latin America, and here for gives insights for further research that specific focusses on the cultural, economic or legal factors.Ítem International expansion and reputation on emerging markets firms(Universidad EAFIT, 2020) Velez-Ocampo, Juan; González-Pérez, María AlejandraÍtem International expansion of colombian firms: Understanding their emergence in foreign markets(Departamento de Administración de Empresas de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Bogotá, 2015-01-01) Velez-Ocampo, J.; Gonzalez-Perez, Maria AlejandraThis paper aims to show that, although there is no evidence of a generalized pattern within the internationalization process of Colombian firms, there are common features in the majority of the observed firms: the election of exportations as the main entrance tool, the entrance to countries within a short geographical and psychological distance, and the development of local strategic advantages that eventually replicate abroad. A poll and a structured interview were used, including numerical and categorical variables, followed by a cross analysis of cases. It was also found that internationalization decisions operate under an ad-hoc basis and rely heavily on the experience and intuition of top decision-makers at the company level. © 2015, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. All Rights Reserved.Ítem Internationalization and performance: the role of depth and breadth(EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED, 2018-01-01) Velez-Calle, A.; Sanchez-Henriquez, F.; Contractor, F.Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between multinationality and firm performance (M-P) in Latin American companies, commonly referred to as multilatinas. The study conceptualizes the depth (intensity) and breadth (geographical scope) of internationalization and examines their effect on financial performance. Although scholars have studied how internationalization in various contexts and industries affects performance, little is known about firms in Latin America. Design/methodology/approach: The authors conducted an analysis of the effect of the depth and breadth of multilatina internationalization on financial performance by creating a database using information from America Economia, a specialized Chilean magazine that publishes an annual ranking of multilatinas. Additional data came from the Osiris database of Bureau Van Dijk and Compustat. The hypotheses were tested using an autoregressive heteroskedastic model. Findings: The results show that the extent of the depth and breadth of internationalization affects financial performance. Multilatinas’ depth of internationalization has a curvilinear (U-shaped) impact on performance while breadth has an inverted curvilinear impact on performance. Research limitations/implications: The theory portion and results expand the literature on firm internationalization and performance by distinguishing between two types of international firm expansion, depth and breadth, and discussing how each contributes to different stages of the three-stage theory of multinationality and performance. Originality/value: The findings indicate that multilatinas benefit from their regional expansion, but outside Latin America, expansion has a negative effect on financial performance. They also show that firms can implement different types of internationalization strategies in terms of intensity and scope to achieve better performance. © 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited.Ítem Internationalization of Mexican family firms: the cases of Xignux and Grupo Alfa(Emerald Insight, 2017-01-01) Velez-Ocampo J.; Govindan K.; Gonzalez-Perez M.A.Purpose: This theory testing paper compares and analyzes the internationalization process of two Mexican family-owned firms: Xignux and Grupo Alfa. This paper is intended to offer a theoretical understanding using existing frameworks such as OLI (ownership, location and internationalization), LLL (linkage, leverage and learning) and the Uppsala model. Furthermore, it tests whether the theoretical framework of organizational capabilities and international ventures fits the internationalization of these companies. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is based on case study methodology using the companies’ publically available data. Both within-case and cross-case analysis were carried out to identify specific traits in the internationalization pattern of both firms; cases were also compared with literature to identify conflicts and similarities that enable a better understanding of the phenomenon. Findings: It was found that not a single theory fully and satisfactorily explains the internationalization of both Xignux and Alfa, instead, issues like internationalization into low psychic distance countries, establishment of strategic alliances and the exploitation of locational-specific advantages contributed in the international expansion of the studied companies. Originality/value: There is an increasing amount of available literature regarding internationalization strategies and internationalization theories applied to developing and emerging country firms. However, most of the studies analyze companies from Asia, and there are limited studies on multilatinas (i.e. Latin American multinationals). Furthermore, scholars in the field of international business are still debating whether the existing theories, or an adaptation of them, explain the internationalization of multilatinas. © 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited.Ítem Internationalization Patterns of Multilatinas(Universidad EAFIT, 04/12/2012) Juanita Castro Olaya; Juliana Castro Olaya; Indira Jaller Cuéter; Universidad EAFIT; Universidad EAFIT; Degree in International Business at Strasbourg UniversityÍtem Rapid Internationalization Emerging Markets Multinationals from Latin America: The Case of the AJE Group(SPRINGER, 2018-01-01) Duque-Ruiz, V; Zuluaga, JF; Gonzalez-Perez, MAThis study provides an understanding of the internationalization processes of emerging markets multinationals (EMMNEs), and how they are becoming more important and relevant, as their role on the global market is taking higher importance. A very interesting phenomenon worth studying, is the rapid internationalization of some of those companies. Company's history, selection of the internationalization process method, the country and company's contexts, the political environment, the market conditions, and the industry characteristics are some of the points of discussion to identify how an accelerated internalization process affects the growth of multinationals in Latin America (Multilatinas). As a case study for EMMNEs from developing countries in emerging markets, this chapter aims to describe and analyze the Peruvian AJE Group's accelerated internationalization process.Ítem Targeting one’s own region: Internationalisation trends of Colombian multinational companies(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2014-10-07) Gonzalez-Perez, Maria Alejandra; Velez-Ocampo, J.F.Purpose – This paper aims to provide an examination of the ongoing internationalisation processes undertaken by 30 major multinational Colombian-owned firms. It also presents a theoretical overview and a conceptual framework for the understanding of internationalisation patterns from emerging countries’ multinational enterprises.Design/methodology/approach – This study is built based both on the results collected from comparative case studies based in the literature and empirical observations of Colombia’s patterns. This study observed the evolution in terms of commitment and investment decisions that 30 major Colombian companies have undergone specially within the past decade.Findings – Although, it was found that direct exports is the widespread entry mode of Colombian companies to foreign markets, most of the observed firms preferred the consolidation in host markets through Mergers & Acquisitions instead of using Greenfield investments or joint ventures. These observations might suggest similarities with the process of internationalisation of Asian tigers multinationals, which means that they are consolidating their internationalisation process based on their learning, linkages and leverages capabilities. Furthermore, Colombian companies are following the internationalisation pattern of other multilatinas. These companies have first explorer natural markets for them; in other words, they have first attempt to be established in markets that share psychic features, and similar institutional environments, as psychic and physical proximity reduces risk and facilitates foreseen return of investments, and therefore long-term capital accumulation.Research limitations/implications – This study has some limitations that suggest further research. First, although the observed firms share one main characteristic: being Colombian-owned multinationals, they belong to diverse fields, so this might pose difficultly for the creation of a framework that explains other multinationals drivers to internationalise.Asecond limitation is that this analysis does not deepen into the internationalisation patterns of multilatinas from countries other than Colombia; this leaves room for further research questions that might deal with the issue of analyzing advantages and disadvantages in the internationalisation process of developing country multinational corporations (DCMCs). A third limitation is that this study does not have a longitudinal approach, so this paper does not intent to provide definitive information about cause-and-effect relationship regarding the drivers for DCMCs to internationalize, instead, this study is intended to provide an analysis of the outward foreign direct investment decisions of Colombian multinational firms.Practical implications – There is limited research based on primary data on accessing the internationalisation process of Colombian multinational companies. This paper offers a research framework and results which could be replicated in other Developing Country Multinational Corporation (DCMNC), and could also be studied longitudinally. This study includes relevant information on the drivers for international expansion, market selection, perceived obstacles, entry modes and consolidation in host markets via acquisitions that could possibly support managerial decisions.Originality/value – There is limited research based on primary data on accessing the process of internationalisation of Colombian multinational companies. This paper offers research framework and results which could be replicated in other DCMNC, and also could be longitudinally studied. This study includes relevant information on the drivers for international expansion, market selection, perceived obstacles, entry modes and consolidation in host markets via acquisitions that could eventually support managerial decisions. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.