Examining the Drivers and Boundary Conditions of Social Innovation: Evidence from MNE Subsidiaries in a Developing Economy

• DOI: 10.1007/s11575-024-00542-8
• Publication Date: 2024-06-01T15:01:53Z
• Authors: Michael Nkrumah; Diana Owusu-Yirenkyi; Richard B. Nyuur; Francis Donbesuur; Dominic Essuman
• Keywords: Entry mode choice; 0502 economics and business; 05 social sciences; Relationship learning; Social innovation; Subsidiary autonomy; Ghana

Abstract Although social innovation can help multinational enterprise (MNE) subsidiaries create value for developing countries, they often encounter significant challenges in successfully implementing projects. This research applies the knowledge-based perspective to propose and test a theoretical framework explain why MNE differ their ability pursue country. The contends that MNEs’ relationship learning contributes variability under varying levels of subsidiary autonomy mode entry. Analysis primary data collected from 207 MNEs operating Ghana shows has positive with innovation. Further analysis reveals enhances association between innovation, this moderating effect is stronger equity entry as opposed non-equity mode. These insights advance limited understanding antecedents countries offer guidance on how interventions