Part 1: Overview and conceptual building blocks
Practical significance of this study
Chapter 2: Conceptual building blocks
Multinational corporations (MNCs)
Growth and development strategy system
Strategy evolution of MNC subsidiaries
Part 2: Theoretical background and methodology
Chapter 3: Theoretical background
Evolution of MNC overseas subsidiaries strategy
Chapter 4: Empirical research on growth and development strategy
Hypotheses on the behaviours of MNC subsidiaries in China
Part 3: Hypothesis testing and analysis
Chapter 5: Strategic intent: investment and competitive factors
Chapter 6: Corporate and functional strategies
Growth and development strategies
Strategic system for MNC subsidiaries
Implications for practice and further research