Methodological issues in international entrepreneurship and research

Coviello, N.E. and Jones, M.V. (2004) Methodological issues in international entrepreneurship and research. Journal of Business Venturing, 19(4), pp. 485-508. (doi: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2003.06.001)

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Abstract

Empirical research in the emerging field of international entrepreneurship (IE) is assessed to provide insight as to the ‘state of the art’ of IE methodologies. Fifty-five articles were systematically analyzed focusing on time frame and research context, sample characteristics, data collection/analysis procedures, and equivalence issues. Results indicate both strengths and weaknesses in IE methods. The authors present implications for developing a unifying methodological direction in the field and the evolution of a truly multidisciplinary approach. They also outline the need for dynamic research designs that integrate positivist with interpretivist methodologies and incorporate time as a key dimension. Finally, they discuss the need for better IE sampling frames and call for more effort in establishing and reporting equivalence in cross-national studies.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jones, Professor Marian
Authors: Coviello, N.E., and Jones, M.V.
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:Journal of Business Venturing
ISSN:0883-9026
ISSN (Online):1873-2003
Published Online:30 October 2003

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