This paper examines the emergence of a compatriot agglomeration
in an emerging economy through the individual location decision making of
enterprises engaged in foreign direct investment activity. A holistic explanation
of the location choice is presented through a multiple case study demonstrating
the interaction of environmental and firm-level attributes in decision making. Investment
motivation together with firm resources moderate the need for access to local
knowledge and quality of life of expatriate managers facilitates such access to
new entrants.