Research on the Import Activities of Firms 1960–2010

Aykol, Bilge; Palihawadana, Dayananda; Leonidou, Leonidas C.

doi:10.1007/s11575-012-0143-2

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“…This decision is due to the fact that neither of the two authors has access to non‐English publications. The article was peer reviewed. This decision is based on the common knowledge that peer‐reviewed articles are authoritative indicators of the quality of the field (Aykol, Palihawadana, & Leonidou, ). The article reports findings from an empirical study. This decision is driven by our intent to provide evidence‐based recommendations for future research and practice. The article focused on career experiences of women in STEM fields.…”

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“…Seventeen articles were eliminated after applying these exclusion criteria. The publication is a book, monograph, book chapter, conference proceeding, editorial, thesis, or dissertation. This decision is based on the common knowledge that peer‐reviewed articles are authoritative indicators of the quality of the field (Aykol et al, ).…”

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“…The article was peer reviewed. This decision is based on the common knowledge that peer-reviewed articles are authoritative indicators of the quality of the field (Aykol, Palihawadana, & Leonidou, 2013).…”

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Career experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields: A systematic literature review

Makarem

Jia

2019

Human Resource Dev Quarterly

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This article offers a systematic review and synthesis of 28 empirical studies exploring the career experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Three central questions guided this review, and findings show that theoretically, women's career experiences are mostly studied from behavioral and organizational perspectives. Methodologically, a balanced approach (both quantitative and qualitative) was adopted in these the studies. The empirical evidence suggests that STEM women's career experiences are largely shaped by their own personal characteristics (motivation, self‐efficacy, and passion) and influenced by their parents, male colleagues, and human resources (HR) practices. Meanwhile, STEM women continue to face a myriad of challenges in a predominantly masculine environment (gendered organizational culture, gender‐based stereotypes, struggle with work‐life balance, and lack of mentors). To cope with these challenges, STEM women in the reviewed studies use three types of strategies—conforming, impression management, and proactivity. Based on our review, we derive implications for theory and practice, as well as an agenda for future research.

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Career experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields: A systematic literature review

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Jia

2019

Human Resource Dev Quarterly

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“…Many companies have realized the importance of trading products, raw materials, or even services at lower costs, higher quality, and wider variety. In this sense, the question is not about whether to look for more international resources or not, but how to manage this process and make it more efficient (Aykol, Palihawadana, & Leonidou, 2013;Grama, 2014;Trent & Monczka, 2003). Therefore, exporters and importers are more attentive to the costs involved in these processes, in order to make their products more competitive and, by logistic management, to establish policies that enable them to reduce costs and improve service level to the customer (Bygballe, Bø, & Grønland, 2012).…”

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The Brazilian ocean freight oscillation: The experts’ explanation to the USA, Europe and China trade

Balthazar

Machado

Vaccaro

2018

JOSCM

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<p>This study aimed to identify the variables that contribute to the oscillation of the international ocean freight of the Brazilian trade of containerized cargoes. The ocean freight from and to East Coast of United States, Northern Europe and China to Brazil was studied by a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with a panel of seven experts in charge of pricing the international ocean freight in the largest international shipping companies operating in Brazil. After a first round with the experts, a table that tried to capture the causal relationship among variables and their influence in Brazilian ocean freight was developed. In a second round of interviews, the final table was submitted to the judgment of the experts. Considering the experts’ opinion on the trade routes studied, it was noticed that the relationship between supply and demand with ocean freight is the variable that influences freight rates in Brazil’s trade the most. Other variables such as vessels capacity, operating costs and competitors are among the variables that experts have identified as those that most contribute in Brazilian ocean freight oscillation.</p>

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“…This phenomenon is known as purchase internationalization, or inward internationalization. However, limited attention is still given to internationalization practices from this perspective (Aykol et al, 2013). In fact, most scientific studies focus on the internationalization of sales activities and direct investments abroad, which are also known as outward internationalization (Karlsen et al, 2003;Ligabo Junior, 2015).…”

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The Internationalization Behavior of SMEs from a Purchase Perspective

Pereira¹,

Cleto²

2018

IBR

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The aim of present study was to analyze the internationalization behavior of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) regarding purchases using four questions: why, what, when and where. Structured interviews were conducted at SMEs located in the city of Curitiba and Metropolitan Region, Brazil, which dealt with the machinery and equipment sector. Regarding the reasons for internationalization (why), the main results showed agreement with motivators associated with cheaper products, advanced technology, higher quality and exclusivity, as well as an expectation of increasing organizational competitiveness. Internationalization items (what) sought out by SMEs were mostly items considered strategic. Regarding internationalization period (when), younger companies tended to start their internationalization process earlier. However, both the age of the company and the year of international entry did not directly explain or influence international expansion. Finally, place of internationalization (where) showed that a variety of countries have been involved with SMEs since their creation. However, the age of the company and the age of international entry could not directly explain or influence international geographic speed (entry into new countries).

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Research on the Import Activities of Firms 1960–2010

Cited by 27 publications

References 135 publications

Career experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields: A systematic literature review

Career experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields: A systematic literature review

The Brazilian ocean freight oscillation: The experts’ explanation to the USA, Europe and China trade

The Internationalization Behavior of SMEs from a Purchase Perspective

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