International ambidexterity and firm performance in small emerging economies

Hsu, Chia‐Wen; Lien, Yung-Chih; Chen, Ho‐Min

doi:10.1016/j.jwb.2012.06.007

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“…We referred to the understanding of Makino et al [9] and Hsu et al [2], and used five seven-point Likert scale items to measure explorative internationalization.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the one hand, scholars in the field of international business have initially differentiated the two international strategies of exploration and utilization in theory, but they still regard internationalization as a whole in empirical research, focusing on the relationship of different types of network resources and internationalization, and came to inconsistent conclusions [1][2][3]. Lu et al found that commercial network capital and political network capital enhance information access and adaptability and thus promote enterprise internationalization [4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Examining the Impact of Different Social Capital on Explorative Internationalization

Wu¹

2017

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Abstract. Firms can explore straetgic assets in the international markets. Social capital has been recognized as an important tool for firms to promote explorative internationalization. However, existing research do not uncover the fitness between social capital and explorative internationalization. Based on the data of international manufacturing firms, this paper explores the differential impact of business network capital, governmental network capital, knowledge network capital on explorative internationalization. The results show that business network capital and governmental network capital both have positive impact on explorative internationalization, but knowledge network capital has no significant positive impact on explorative internationalization. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.

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“…We referred to the understanding of Makino et al [9] and Hsu et al [2], and used five seven-point Likert scale items to measure explorative internationalization.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining the Impact of Different Social Capital on Explorative Internationalization

Wu¹

2017

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“…Hence, owners and managers in SMEs need to be conversant with risk identification and analysis to manage risks from a diverse range of sources (Schultz, 2001). This statement by Schultz is complemented by Smit and Watkins (2012) who stipulate that SMEs which incorporate risk management are better equipped to exploit resources pertaining to their organizations, therefore, enabling SMEs to convert an expenditure activity into an activity that can yield a positive return (Hsu, Lien, & Chen, 2013). According to Napp (2011), risk occurrence can be a danger to SMEs in continuity; it is of paramount importance that SMEs focus and try to implement comprehensive risk management.…”

Section: Risk Management In Smesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The risk management practices in the manufacturing SMEs in Cape Town

Sifumba

Mothibi

Ezeonwuka

et al. 2017

Problems and Perspectives in Management

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Risk management is one of the prominent issues which are pivotal to the success of a business and may adversely affect profitability if not properly practised. Therefore, the main objective of this paper was to determine risk management practices in manufacturing SMEs in Cape Town. The research conducted was quantitative in nature and constituted the collection of data from 74 SME leaders, all of whom had to adhere to a list of strict delineation criteria. All data collected were thoroughly analyzed through means of descriptive statistics. From the findings made, it is clear that SMEs in the manufacturing sector do in fact understand risk management initiatives applicable to 'manage' their respective businesses towards sustainability, but not to a large extent. It was found that respondents are unaware of the elements which make risk management effective, which ultimately aids to the development of problems for SMEs. All employees, managers and owners must coordinate their efforts together to identify and manage organizational risks within their ambit to obtain total risk coverage, as well as provide assurance that these risks are effectively managed from a coordinated approach. Further studies may be carried out to identify measures that can be taken to improve the effectiveness of risk management practices in SMEs

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“…Exports are of a high importance for the measure of a country's competitiveness and are among the factors that contribute to economic growth, therefore it is important that they are given a special attention as outlined by Prime (2009) andHsu (2013). However the balance of trade, the difference between the value of goods exported and those imported, is a more relevant figure as it includes the export figures and also compares them to the value of imports.…”

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Can an Underachiever Become Competitive? The Case of the Romanian Food Industry

Mocan

Turi

Gonçalves

et al. 2015

OSCM: An Int. Journal

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The paper outlines current challenges in Romanian food industry, its potential to overcome them and be competitive on both the national and international market using a key performance indicator (KPI) methodology. Although it has the capacity to assure internal consumption and competition on the market is high the Romanian food sector is struggling to meet internal demand, imports heavily exceed exports while food consumption is decreasing. The retail sector is an important part of the supply chain, but the harsh competition among the different stores has made them pass the risks only towards the upstream links which is straining food processors and producers and threatening the sustainable development of the food supply chain. High taxation, unfair competition and delayed payments towards food processors add extra pressure on the weaker links of the chain. Moreover authorities are inefficient in assuring duly market conditions whereas scandals further degrade industry image and cause important losses. The lack of synergic efforts within the industry and the scarce collaboration efforts between business partners affect individual company performance and thus global industry competitiveness. The research provides solutions that address its structural issues and develops performance indicators to improve the efficiency of companies in order to assure their sustainable development within the supply chain and become more competitive on the global food.

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International ambidexterity and firm performance in small emerging economies

Cited by 158 publications

References 108 publications

Examining the Impact of Different Social Capital on Explorative Internationalization

Examining the Impact of Different Social Capital on Explorative Internationalization

The risk management practices in the manufacturing SMEs in Cape Town

Can an Underachiever Become Competitive? The Case of the Romanian Food Industry

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