Examining the Impact of Outward Foreign Direct Investments on Home Country Sustainable Innovation within the Framework of the Updated Uppsala Internationalization Model

Muhammed Fatih Yücel; Murat Çemberci

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Examining the Impact of Outward Foreign Direct Investments on Home Country Sustainable Innovation within the Framework of the Updated Uppsala Internationalization Model

Yazarlar:

Muhammed Fatih Yücel | Murat Çemberci

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ekonomik Kalkınma Politikası | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Strateji | Uluslararası İşletme

Dergi:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 2, pp.195-214

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352572

pISSN:

2667-8683

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Özet:

 While the world is constantly transforming itself in an unstoppable hyper-competitive environment, theories are also updating themselves. In this process that starts with globalisation, internationalisation activities and the theories that draw their theoretical framework are also renewed. e Uppsala internationalisation model in our study has been updated again after 40 years. e first Uppsala model, characterized by an individual, controlled, and gradual approach to internationalization, was updated to incorporate perspectives like the network approach, reflecting the competitive dynamics of the modern business environment. Increased competitiveness has highlighted the need for strategic tools in internationalization, with outward FDI being emphasized as a key competitive tool for achieving sustainable advantage. In order to examine the impact of outward FDI on sustainable innovation in the home country, a qualitative theoretical comparative analysis based on a systematic literature review was conducted and country-based empirical studies were reviewed. It argues that the limitations of growth based solely on internal resources necessitate the internalization of external resources, aligned with absorptive capacity. It is aimed to explain the contribution of networked entry, exclusion effect, reverse knowledge spillovers and absorptive capacity to sustainable innovation in the home country through outward FDI to enhance competitive advantage. e research considers the application of theoretical models in business strategies and country-based internationalisation processes. It is also stated that outward FDI contributes to sustainable innovation, protecting competitive advantage for developed countries and acting as a stepping stone for developing countries.

 While the world is constantly transforming itself in an unstoppable hyper-competitive environment, theories are also updating themselves. In this process that starts with globalisation, internationalisation activities and the theories that draw their theoretical framework are also renewed. e Uppsala internationalisation model in our study has been updated again after 40 years. e first Uppsala model, characterized by an individual, controlled, and gradual approach to internationalization, was updated to incorporate perspectives like the network approach, reflecting the competitive dynamics of the modern business environment. Increased competitiveness has highlighted the need for strategic tools in internationalization, with outward FDI being emphasized as a key competitive tool for achieving sustainable advantage. In order to examine the impact of outward FDI on sustainable innovation in the home country, a qualitative theoretical comparative analysis based on a systematic literature review was conducted and country-based empirical studies were reviewed. It argues that the limitations of growth based solely on internal resources necessitate the internalization of external resources, aligned with absorptive capacity. It is aimed to explain the contribution of networked entry, exclusion effect, reverse knowledge spillovers and absorptive capacity to sustainable innovation in the home country through outward FDI to enhance competitive advantage. e research considers the application of theoretical models in business strategies and country-based internationalisation processes. It is also stated that outward FDI contributes to sustainable innovation, protecting competitive advantage for developed countries and acting as a stepping stone for developing countries.

 While the world is constantly transforming itself in an unstoppable hyper-competitive environment, theories are also updating themselves. In this process that starts with globalisation, internationalisation activities and the theories that draw their theoretical framework are also renewed. e Uppsala internationalisation model in our study has been updated again after 40 years. e first Uppsala model, characterized by an individual, controlled, and gradual approach to internationalization, was updated to incorporate perspectives like the network approach, reflecting the competitive dynamics of the modern business environment. Increased competitiveness has highlighted the need for strategic tools in internationalization, with outward FDI being emphasized as a key competitive tool for achieving sustainable advantage. In order to examine the impact of outward FDI on sustainable innovation in the home country, a qualitative theoretical comparative analysis based on a systematic literature review was conducted and country-based empirical studies were reviewed. It argues that the limitations of growth based solely on internal resources necessitate the internalization of external resources, aligned with absorptive capacity. It is aimed to explain the contribution of networked entry, exclusion effect, reverse knowledge spillovers and absorptive capacity to sustainable innovation in the home country through outward FDI to enhance competitive advantage. e research considers the application of theoretical models in business strategies and country-based internationalisation processes. It is also stated that outward FDI contributes to sustainable innovation, protecting competitive advantage for developed countries and acting as a stepping stone for developing countries.

 Dünya önü alınamaz aşırı rekabetçi bir ortamda sürekli kendini dönüştürürken teoriler de kendini güncellemektedir. Globalleşmeyle başlayan bu süreçte uluslararasılaşma faaliyetleri ve bunların teorik çerçevesini çizen teoriler de yenilenmektedir. Çalışmamızda yer alan Uppsala uluslararasılaşma modeli, aşırı rekabetçi ortamda rekabet avantajı elde etmek ve korumak isteyen şirketlerin yaklaşımlarını ortaya koymak için 40 yıl sonra tekrar güncellenmiştir. Eski Uppsala modeli, uluslararasılaşma sürecinde bireysel, daha kontrol edilebilir ve aşamalı bir yaklaşım temelli iken güncellenmiş Uppsala modeli, ağ yaklaşımı başta olmak üzere çeşitli perspektiflerle uluslararasılaşma sürecine dair orijinal teoriyi modern iş dünyasındaki rekabet dinamiklerini dikkate alarak yeniden değerlendirmiştir. Artan rekabetçilikle güncellenen model, uluslararasılaşmada stratejik araç ihtiyacını beraberinde getirmektedir. Sürdürülebilir rekabet avantajı elde etmek için stratejik rekabet araçlarından olan dışa dönük doğrudan yabancı yatırımların, aşırı rekabetçi ortamdaki stratejik önemi vurgulanmıştır. Dışa dönük doğrudan yabancı yatırımların, ana ülkedeki sürdürülebilir inovasyona etkisini incelemek amacıyla sistematik literatür taramasına dayalı nitel teorik karşılaştırmalı analiz yapılmış ve ülke bazlı ampirik çalışmalar incelenmiştir. Rekabet avantajını geliştirmek için dışa dönük doğrudan yabancı yatırımlar aracılığıyla ev sahibi ülkeye ağ yaklaşımıyla giriş, dışlanma etkisi, tersine bilgi yayılımı ve emme kapasitesinin, ana ülkedeki sürdürülebilir inovasyona katkısını anlatmak amaçlanmıştır. Global rekabetin artmasıyla yalnızca iç kaynaklara dayalı büyüme performansının sınırlı kaldığı; bu nedenle, dış kaynakların emme kapasitesi doğrultusunda içselleştirilmesinin önemi vurgulanmaktadır. Araştırmada teorik modelin, işletme stratejileri ve ülke esaslı olarak uluslararasılaşma süreçlerindeki uygulama boyutu dikkate alınmıştır. Dışa dönük doğrudan yabancı yatırımların, sürdürülebilir inovasyona katkı sağlayarak gelişen ülkeler için rekabet avantajını koruyucu, gelişmekte olan ülkeler için sıçrama tahtası özelliği gösterdiği de ifade edilmektedir.

Makale detayları

Examining the Impact of Outward Foreign Direct Investments on Home Country Sustainable Innovation within the Framework of the Updated Uppsala Internationalization Model

Yazarlar:

Muhammed Fatih Yücel | Murat Çemberci

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ekonomik Kalkınma Politikası | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Strateji | Uluslararası İşletme

Dergi:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 2, pp.195-214

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352572

pISSN:

2667-8683

Uppsala Model

Outward Foreign Direct Investments

Development Strategies

Sustainable InnovationUppsala Modeli

Dışa Dönük Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırımlar

Kalkınma Stratejileri

Sürdürülebilir İnovasyon

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Muhammed Fatih Yücel | Murat Çemberci

Yayıncı: Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar: Ekonomik Kalkınma Politikası | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Strateji | Uluslararası İşletme

Dergi: Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 2, pp.195-214

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001352572

pISSN: 2667-8683

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Muhammed Fatih Yücel | Murat Çemberci

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ekonomik Kalkınma Politikası | İnovasyon Yönetimi | Strateji | Uluslararası İşletme

Dergi:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 2, pp.195-214

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352572

pISSN:

2667-8683