How Do Networks Matter for MNC Flexibility and Post-entry Mode Change

This research is about the relationships between networks, learning, the ability of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) to exploit institutional opportunity, and MNCs' post-entry mode change after initial entry. Specifically, Networks foster or constrain learning on policy change of ownership restrictions in China, leading to difference in the MNC's ability to exploit opportunities arisen from the policy change. The ability, in turn, impacts on and is displayed by their post-entry mode change.