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Section 7.1: Internalization Theory

Chapter Introductory Video

Lecture Video 1

I. The Firm as an Island of Planning

II. Intermediate Products: Two Kinds of Flow

III. Knowledge as a Public Good, and Why That Cuts Both Ways

IV. Buyer-Uncertainty and Appropriability

V. The Limits: Costs of Doing Business Abroad

VI. Rationality, Shareholder Value, and the Theory's Own Limits

VII. From Theory to Decision

Section 7.2: The OLI Eclectic Paradigm

Lecture Video 2

I. Three Conditions, Not Three Scores

II. Ownership: What It Is, and When It Stops Explaining

III. Location: Four Motives

IV. Internalization: The Mode Filter

V. The Sequence, and Why the Filter Runs O, I, L

VI. Dynamic OLI and the Emerging Market Inversion

VII. Location Advantage as Constructed Rather Than Inherited

VIII. From Framework to Decision

Section 7.3: Entry-Mode Vehicles

Lecture Video 3

I. The Spectrum as a Set of Ownership Permutations

II. Non-Equity Modes and the Control Arithmetic

III. Joint Ventures: Difficulty Is Normal, Failure Is Not

IV. Greenfield and Acquisition

V. The Screening Asymmetry

VI. AI Vulnerability and Valuation

VII. Reversibility as the Third Axis

VIII. From Spectrum to Recommendation

Section 7.4: Strategic AI Due Diligence

Lecture Video 4

I. Exposure Against Vulnerability

II. The Standalone Workstream and a Compressed Timeline

III. Axis One: Model Dependency

V. Axes Three and Four: Substitution and Talent

VI. How the Discounts Stack

IV. Axis Two: Data Moat and Provenance

VII. Structural Protections After Closing

VIII. From Diagnosis to Deal

Section 7.5: Host Government Bargaining

Lecture Video 5

I. Measuring an Investment Climate Properly

II. The Two Gaps and What They Cost

III. The Obsolescing Bargain

IV. Why the Efficiency Gap Accelerates the Bargain

V. Incentives Are the Weak Protection

VI. Screening as a Separate Gate

VII. Justiciable Commitments

VIII. From Diagnosis to Negotiation

Section 7.6: Joint Venture Governance

Lecture Video 6

I. Reconciling the Scorecard

II. Failure Is Execution, Not Strategy

III. Strategic Partner Due Diligence

IV. The Operating Model: Three Separable Dimensions

V. The 50/50 Problem

VI. Financial Alignment and Negative Rights

VII. Evolutionary Flexibility and the Off-Ramp

VIII. From Governance to Decision

Section 7.7: Investment Screening Regimes

Lecture Video 7

I. The End of the Safe Investor

II. The Floor and the Ceiling

III. The Mandatory Scope

IV. Timelines and the Completeness Problem

V. The Exclusions and Their Common Logic

VI. United States: Inbound and Outbound

VII. Clearance as a Lifecycle Obligation

VIII. From Regime to Deal Documentation

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check:  Internalization Theory Basics

Knowledge Check:  Knowledge as a Public Good

Knowledge Check:  OLI Paradigm Fundamentals

Knowledge Check:  Location Motives

Knowledge Check:  Entry-Mode Spectrum

Knowledge Check:  Joint Ventures and Failure Rates

Knowledge Check:  Greenfield vs. Acquisition

Knowledge Check:  Strategic AI Due Diligence

Knowledge Check:  AI Model Dependency and Data Moats

Knowledge Check:  Host Government Bargaining

Knowledge Check:  The Obsolescing Bargain

Knowledge Check:  Joint Venture Governance

Knowledge Check:  The 50/50 Problem

Knowledge Check:  Investment Screening Regimes

Knowledge Check:  US Inbound and Outbound Screening

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            <p>Expanding a business across international borders requires more than just capital; it demands a rigorous analytical framework to navigate complex global markets. This course delves into the foundational and advanced strategies for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and market entry, equipping professionals with the tools to make defensible, high-stakes decisions. The curriculum begins by exploring Internalization Theory and the OLI (Ownership, Location, Internalization) Eclectic Paradigm, which together explain why firms choose to operate as "islands of planning" and how they leverage proprietary knowledge as a competitive advantage. By understanding the nuances of buyer-uncertainty, the costs of doing business abroad, and how location advantages are constructed rather than merely inherited, learners will develop a robust theoretical grounding for evaluating global expansion opportunities.</p>

<p>Moving from theory to execution, the coursework systematically examines the spectrum of entry-mode vehicles, ranging from non-equity arrangements and joint ventures to greenfield investments and acquisitions. Crucially, this program addresses contemporary challenges that redefine traditional market entry, including strategic AI due diligence—assessing model dependency, data moats, and technological vulnerabilities—and the intricacies of host government bargaining. Participants will learn to navigate the "obsolescing bargain," structure resilient joint venture governance to avoid the pitfalls of the "50/50 problem," and master the evolving landscape of global investment screening regimes. Through a blend of strategic frameworks and actionable insights, this comprehensive journey prepares decision-makers to structure, negotiate, and protect cross-border investments in an increasingly scrutinized global economy.</p>
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