Applying broader strokes: Extending institutional perspectives and agendas for international entrepreneurship research

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

International Business Review

ISSN

0969-5931

Volume

19

Issue

4

DOI

10.1016/j.ibusrev.2010.01.002

First Page

317

Last Page

332

Publication Date

8-1-2010

Abstract

The role of the external environment is critical to understanding international entrepreneurial behavior. Scholars in this area seek to understand the role that the state and international organizations play in entrepreneurship, often employing an institutional theory perspective to analyze the phenomenon. However, the existing literature conceptualizes institutional theory in a very limited way, relying mainly on Scott's " three pillars" . We review recent work on institutional theory and international entrepreneurship in order to understand how scholars have applied institutional theory. We then discuss current trends in institutional theory. We conclude with suggestions for a deeper application of institutional arguments in international entrepreneurship research, with extensions from current literature in organization studies that can contribute to a richer research agenda. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.

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