The influence of foreign capital in scope of business performance and investment management

Abstract

The paper analyses use of tools, methods, concepts and models implemented by foreign investors, finds out differences between local and foreign firms in obtained business performance primarily, subsequently in scope of investment measurement and management. Research data were processed and valuated by chosen mathematical and statistical methods, subsequently we demonstrated an influence of foreign capital on achieved better business performance, used certain practices and manners. The paper defines typical features and specifications of foreign investors against local firms and gives the answers how local firms in transitional economy benefit from the entry of multinational enterprises. The research is interested in the economy of Central Eastern Europe country - the Slovak Republic.