Abstract

This study analyzes how formal institutions shape the firm’s decisions while exploring two polar cases of Brazilian textile-apparel firms that expanded their operations to Paraguay under the “Maquila regime.” It is guided by the institution-based view of international business. Different aspects of the institutional environment were analyzed to explain how the uncertainty can hamper firms from making quick operations decisions. Mechanisms of control and compliance imposed by institutions can negatively impact product-related decisions and innovation. Our research unveils the role of formal institutions in shaping operations decisions, helping to bridge the research gap about interactions between institutions and firm-level strategies.

摘要

本研究分析了正式制度如何影响公司的决策，同时探索了巴西纺织服装公司在“加工厂制度”下将业务扩展到巴拉圭的两个极端案例。它以国际商业的制度为基础的观点为指导。对制度环境的不同方面进行了分析，以解释不确定性如何阻碍公司做出快速的运营决策。机构施加的控制和合规机制会对与产品相关的决策和创新产生负面影响。我们的研究揭示了正式机构在塑造运营决策中的作用，有助于弥合机构与公司层面战略之间相互作用的研究差距。