Managing Organizational Growth in International Business: A Business Management Framework for Sustainable Expansion

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@article{1713661,
      author = {Albert Gabay},
      title = {Managing Organizational Growth in International Business: A Business Management Framework for Sustainable Expansion},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {2},
      pages = {1360-1370},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713661.pdf},
      abstract = {International expansion offers firms significant growth opportunities, yet it also introduces substantial organizational complexity that can undermine long-term performance if not managed effectively. Many firms succeed in entering foreign markets but struggle to sustain growth as geographic dispersion, cultural diversity, and coordination demands intensify. This article argues that international growth should be understood not merely as a strategic or market-entry challenge, but as an organizational management problem requiring an integrated and sustainable approach. The study develops a business management framework for managing organizational growth in international business by examining the interrelated strategic, organizational, operational, and governance dimensions of cross-border expansion. Rather than focusing on individual entry modes or isolated functional decisions, the framework emphasizes alignment between headquarters and foreign subsidiaries, balanced centralization and decentralization, and the design of coordination mechanisms that support both global consistency and local responsiveness. By synthesizing insights from international business and organizational management literature, the article contributes a holistic perspective on sustainable international expansion. The proposed framework offers practical guidance for managers navigating international growth while maintaining organizational coherence, strategic consistency, and long-term sustainability in diverse institutional environments.},
      keywords = {International Business, Organizational Growth, Sustainable Expansion, Business Management Framework, Multinational Enterprises},
      month = {August},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I2-1713661}
  }