Hsieh, L., Child, J., Narooz, R. , Elbanna, S., Karmowska, J., Marinova, S., Puthusserry, P., Tsai, T. and Zhang, Y. (2019) A multidimensional perspective of SME internationalization speed: the influence of entrepreneurial characteristics. International Business Review, 28(2), pp. 268-283. (doi: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2018.09.004)
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Abstract
This paper contributes to a multidimensional perspective on the speed of SME internationalization. It examines the influence of entrepreneurial characteristics – experience, rationales and innovation strategies – on multiple dimensions of internationalization speed. Findings from a sample of 180 SMEs show that earliness, speed of deepening, and speed of geographic diversification can be viewed as three different strategic alternatives and that each dimension is predicted by a different set of entrepreneurial antecedents. Earliness of internationalization is associated with entrepreneurs’ international business experience and their perception of opportunities abroad as well as preference for an innovation strategy characterized by ambidextrous innovation. Speed of deepening is related to entrepreneurs’ international business experience, their orientation towards differentiation vis-à-vis competitors, and commitment to innovation and a strategy focusing on exploration. These results indicate the importance of distinguishing between different forms of innovation. Speed of geographic diversification is predicted only by entrepreneurs’ orientation towards differentiation vis-à-vis competitors.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | This work was supported by the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust [grant numbers: SG090831, SG120531]; Birmingham Business School; China Europe International Business School; and the UAE National Research Foundation. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Narooz, Dr Rose |
| Authors: | Hsieh, L., Child, J., Narooz, R., Elbanna, S., Karmowska, J., Marinova, S., Puthusserry, P., Tsai, T., and Zhang, Y. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management |
| Journal Name: | International Business Review |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0969-5931 |
| ISSN (Online): | 0962-9262 |
| Published Online: | 01 November 2018 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. |
| First Published: | First published in International Business Review 28(2): 268-283 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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