Internationalisation challenges of SMEs: role of intellectual capital

Reza, Sajjida; Mubarik, Muhammad Shujaat; Naghavi, Navaz; Nawaz, Raja Rub

doi:10.1504/ijlic.2021.10035394

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“…Organizational capital is sometimes also referred to as structural capital, as it refers to assets in an organization that are not dependent on individuals ( i.e., processes, patents, and software systems). Many researchers argue that organizational capital refers to knowledge embedded in organizational processes and structures (Seetharaman et al, 2004;Hsu & Wang, 2012;Nawaz et al, 2021). According to Ulubeyla and Yorulmaz (2020), it supports an organization's human resources and knowledge, which can be embedded in business development plans and corporate strategy.…”

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Organizational Capital and New Ventures' Early Internationalization. The Case of Polish IT/ICT Start-Ups

Bigos

2024

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The paper evaluates the phenomenon of early internationalization from the resource-competence-based theory viewpoint. At the same time, the conclusions are based on primary research results conducted on 220 Polish start-ups. Our study only confirmed that the start-ups’ organizational culture, based on employees’ financial support in acquiring new knowledge, and the start-up’s planned international strategy play a crucial role in IT/ICT start-ups’ early internationalization. Our study primarily contributed to the scientific discussion of start-up organizational capital and its role in the process of early internationalization. In the managerial field, our research implication for practitioners is that they should primarily focus on creating the right conditions for their employees to develop knowledge, which can consequently strengthen strategy creation processes.

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Organizational Capital and New Ventures' Early Internationalization. The Case of Polish IT/ICT Start-Ups

Bigos

2024

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Managerial perception of barriers to internationalization: an examination of sub-Saharan Africa SMEs along the Belt and Road

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Gyamerah

2023

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Should SMEs diversify their global destinations? The role of market insights and digital transformation

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2024

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the relationship between geographic diversification (GD) and export performance (EP) by analysing a sample of small exporters in an emerging market.Design/methodology/approachThe study sample comprised 96 small and medium-sized exporting enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. The data is analysed using multiple regression analysis (MRA), Hayes' process model and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA).FindingsThe results indicate that GD significantly negatively affects EP. In this dilemma, the export market orientation (EMO) and digital transformation positively moderated the relationship between GD and EP, such that the negative effect of GD on EP was weaker when EMO and digital were stronger.Originality/valueThis initial study contributes significantly to international business theories and practices, which reveal the role of GD via firm digital capacity and EMO in thriving SMEs’ EP. This study might grant new insight into international business and a critical approach to addressing the new insights small firms may face in a fragile but technologically advanced world.

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Internationalisation challenges of SMEs: role of intellectual capital

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Organizational Capital and New Ventures' Early Internationalization. The Case of Polish IT/ICT Start-Ups

Organizational Capital and New Ventures' Early Internationalization. The Case of Polish IT/ICT Start-Ups

Managerial perception of barriers to internationalization: an examination of sub-Saharan Africa SMEs along the Belt and Road

Should SMEs diversify their global destinations? The role of market insights and digital transformation

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