Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyse the effects of market-based and nonmarket-based strategies on firm performance in African countries. This study also investigates host country institutions' effect on the relationship between firm strategies and performance in these countries.
Design/methodology/approach
Data of 1,276 firms in five African countries were obtained from two different sources: The World Bank Enterprise Database and The Global Competitiveness Report. Two-stage least squares regression was applied.
Findings
Both market-based strategies and corporate political activity (CPA)improve firm performance in the African countries included in the analysis. Institutional development also has a direct positive impact on firm performance. However, the effect of CPA weakens as the host country shifts towards more efficient, market-oriented institutions. Furthermore, the results show that local African firms benefit more from institutional development than foreign firms.
Originality/value
The paper confirms and extends our understanding of the dynamic fit between institutions and strategy by highlighting the moderating role of institutional development on CPA and market-based strategies in enhancing firm performance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 374-396 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Multinational Business Review |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13-Jul-2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Africa
- Institution-based view
- Emerging markets
- Corporate political activity
- Institutional void
- Market-based strategies