The Internationalization of Asian Firms: An Overview and Research Agenda

Paul, Justin; Dikova, Desislava

doi:10.1080/10669868.2016.1217721

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“…The current research contributes to the ongoing discussion regarding the role of different firm networks in the internationalization of SMEs (Bai et al, 2021; Paul, 2020), and the crucial role of dynamic capabilities in elevating performance (Helfat & Peteraf, 2003; Teece et al, 1997). More specifically, the current research advances our knowledge regarding the relationship between different types of networks on performance of SMEs (Blyler & Coff, 2003; Hsu & Wang, 2012; Watson, 2007); especially in developing economies that are under researched (Chandra et al, 2020; Hansen et al, 2018; Malca et al, 2021; Paul & Dikova, 2016). It is worth to mention that this study has shed the light on the impact of different networks on SMEs' internationalization, and differentiated among the roles of institutional networks, social networks, and interfirm networks that are otherwise treated as one construct in number of research (cf.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In spite of the fact that SMEs in emerging economies face higher resource constraints compared to those in developed economies (Hansen et al, 2018), studying the role of networks in supporting the internationalization of SMEs in emerging economies has received lesser attention (Chandra et al, 2020; Malca et al, 2021; Menzies et al, 2020; Mishra et al, 2022; Paul & Dikova, 2016). It is noticeable though that there is increased attention toward studying African firms' internationalization (cf.…”

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The role of networks and capabilities in the internationalization of SMEs in North Africa: The case of Egyptian SMEs

Aldibiki

Ebrashi

2023

Thunderbird Intl Bus Rev

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Executive SummaryThis research studies the role of networks in the internationalization of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an emerging country; mediated by internationalization capabilities. Self‐administered surveys targeting 300 SMEs in Egypt were employed, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the proposed hypotheses. The results indicated that nonbusiness institutional networks have a direct positive impact on Egyptian SMEs' international performance, while the direct relationship between interfirm networks and social networks with international growth showed insignificant results. Moreover, the mediating role of the internationalization capabilities showed significant results between the three types of networks and SMEs' international performance. This study is an original attempt to differentiate among the types of networks, and how each affect SMEs' international growth. Additionally, empirical evidence is provided for the role of networks in building SMEs' internationalization capabilities in an emerging country context, where research has received less attention.AbstractThis research aims to study the role of networks in the internationalization of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an emerging country. The research also investigates the mediating effect of internationalization capabilities; namely disruption and value‐adding capabilities in the internationalization process. This study is following a conclusive descriptive research design, utilizing a quantitative methodology using self‐administered surveys. Data were collected from 300 SMEs in Egypt from various industries. The results indicated that nonbusiness institutional networks have a direct positive impact on Egyptian SMEs' international performance. However, the direct impact of interfirm networks and social networks on SMEs' international performance showed insignificant results. Moreover, the mediating role of the internationalization capabilities, namely disruption capabilities and value‐adding capabilities, showed significant results; mediating the relationship between the three types of networks and SMEs' international performance. This study contributes to the networks theory as well as the dynamic capabilities theory, where we postulate that various types of networks support the development of specific capabilities crucial for firms' internationalization. The study is important for SME managers as it identifies the specific importance of business, social, and nonbusiness institutional networks to enhance SMEs' international performance in emerging countries. This study employed AMOS‐SPSS version 21 for data analysis.

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Section: Conclusion Limitations and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 93%

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The role of networks and capabilities in the internationalization of SMEs in North Africa: The case of Egyptian SMEs

Aldibiki

Ebrashi

2023

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“…The number of Asian enterprises that went global through foreign direct investment has grown by over 4% (UNCTAD, 2021). While economies such as India, China, and New Zealand have emerged as the world's rapidly expanding nations, countries like South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam have experienced extraordinary growth, successfully transitioning from emerging to more advanced economies (Paul & Dikova, 2016). We argue that for BGFs from the APAC region to stay relevant and competitive, they must actively learn and adapt to the global and regional business environments and specific institutional contexts as they strive to launch and expand from the APAC to other locations.…”

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Exploring the born global firms from the Asia Pacific

Anand,

Singh,

Selivanovskikh

et al. 2023

Asia Pac J Manag

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This study aims to synthesize the extant research on the Born Global Firms (BGF) phenomenon, mainly focusing on the Asia Pacific region (APAC). We adopt the systematic literature review methodology to identify the main context-specific drivers (‘success factors’) and outcomes of BGFs’ accelerated internationalization and the challenges they face before, during, and after global expansion. The analysis and evaluation of relevant studies reveal several critical variables that need to be extensively investigated (separately and in tandem) by scholars in order to advance existing theories and, at the same time, explain the out-of-pattern behaviors of BGFs outside the typical ‘Western economy’ context. Among the core variables are international entrepreneurial orientation and culture adoption, organizational learning and networking strategies, global strategic human capital and network resources (as predictors of BGFs’ international performance) and resource constraints, institutional and cultural distances, and liabilities of newness, smallness, foreignness, outsidership, and emergingness (as constraints to BGFs’ success). By identifying the research gaps and proposing a comprehensive framework with promising avenues for future research into the phenomenon of BGFs from the APAC region, this study helps enhance our understanding of the global strategy formation and execution processes of international new ventures from ‘the East’ and stimulate interdisciplinary dialogue between international business, strategy, and entrepreneurship scholars.

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“…While the opportunities and benefits for SMEs in emerging markets to integrate into the global economy are considerable, the challenges that they face are significant. When compared with SMEs in developed countries, they are in general more disadvantaged vis-à-vis resources, technology and innovative brands (Paul and Dikova, 2016; Zhu et al, 2007). SMEs in emerging markets are also disadvantaged due to local institutional factors (Paul and Dikova, 2016; Zhu et al, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…When compared with SMEs in developed countries, they are in general more disadvantaged vis-à-vis resources, technology and innovative brands (Paul and Dikova, 2016; Zhu et al, 2007). SMEs in emerging markets are also disadvantaged due to local institutional factors (Paul and Dikova, 2016; Zhu et al, 2007). Singh et al (2010) provide supporting evidence of the multitude of barriers that SMEs in emerging countries are likely to face, such as competitive disadvantages, political risks, corruption, poor marketing capabilities, restrictive regulatory frameworks, bureaucracy and poor infrastructure.…”

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Internationalization and destination selection of emerging market SMEs: Issues and challenges in a conceptual framework

Zhu

Warner

Sardana

2020

Journal of General Management

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In this article, we target emerging market small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) internationalization by tackling two key questions: (1) What are the issues and challenges facing the emerging market SMEs in the process of internationalization in general and choice of destination in particular? (2) What are the strategies and processes being adopted by SMEs to overcome the challenges and limitations with specific reference to international destinations in developed economies as opposed to emerging markets? As we delve into these twin issues, we develop a conceptual framework, based on our mini case studies of Chinese and Indian SMEs to make complementary contribution to the research on the internationalization of emerging market SMEs. Finally, we pose a number of research questions for future research as the outcome of this article.

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The Internationalization of Asian Firms: An Overview and Research Agenda

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

The role of networks and capabilities in the internationalization of SMEs in North Africa: The case of Egyptian SMEs

The role of networks and capabilities in the internationalization of SMEs in North Africa: The case of Egyptian SMEs

Exploring the born global firms from the Asia Pacific

Internationalization and destination selection of emerging market SMEs: Issues and challenges in a conceptual framework

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