International Diversification Ambidexterity of Emerging Economy Contractors: A Matching Perspective With Industrial Features

Ma, H; Lin, Y; Kong, Z; Zou, H

International Diversification Ambidexterity of Emerging Economy Contractors: A Matching Perspective With Industrial Features

Ma, H Lin, Y Kong, Z Zou, H

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Publisher:: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 2024, 71, pp. 3782-3794
Issue Date:: 2024-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Ma, H
dc.contributor.author	Lin, Y
dc.contributor.author	Kong, Z
dc.contributor.author	Zou, H
dc.date.accessioned	2025-01-28T08:32:31Z
dc.date.available	2025-01-28T08:32:31Z
dc.date.issued	2024-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 2024, 71, pp. 3782-3794
dc.identifier.issn	0018-9391
dc.identifier.issn	1558-0040
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/184444
dc.description.abstract	This article explores the mechanisms through which international diversification strategies and the global construction industrial context shape the competitiveness of emerging economic contractors. Drawing on an internal-external matching perspective, this study analyzes the matching between a contractor's international diversification ambidexterity (depth or breadth strategy) and industrial features (munificence or dynamism). Using panel data on Chinese contractors listed in Engineering News Record TOP 225/250 between 2012 and 2020, the empirical findings indicate that positive relationships exist between a contractor's diversification ambidexterity and competitiveness. Furthermore, we find two positive matching effects on contractor competitiveness: one is between depth strategy and industrial munificence, and the other is between breadth strategy and industrial dynamism. This study makes valuable contributions to both the theory and practice of international businesses for emerging economy contractors and the global construction market.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
dc.relation.ispartof	IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1109/TEM.2023.3349003
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dc.subject	08 Information and Computing Sciences, 09 Engineering, 15 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
dc.subject.classification	Business & Management
dc.subject.classification	35 Commerce, management, tourism and services
dc.subject.classification	40 Engineering
dc.subject.classification	46 Information and computing sciences
dc.title	International Diversification Ambidexterity of Emerging Economy Contractors: A Matching Perspective With Industrial Features
dc.type	Journal Article
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This article explores the mechanisms through which international diversification strategies and the global construction industrial context shape the competitiveness of emerging economic contractors. Drawing on an internal-external matching perspective, this study analyzes the matching between a contractor's international diversification ambidexterity (depth or breadth strategy) and industrial features (munificence or dynamism). Using panel data on Chinese contractors listed in Engineering News Record TOP 225/250 between 2012 and 2020, the empirical findings indicate that positive relationships exist between a contractor's diversification ambidexterity and competitiveness. Furthermore, we find two positive matching effects on contractor competitiveness: one is between depth strategy and industrial munificence, and the other is between breadth strategy and industrial dynamism. This study makes valuable contributions to both the theory and practice of international businesses for emerging economy contractors and the global construction market.

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