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 |
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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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