Essays about: "importance of internationalization of SME"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the words importance of internationalization of SME.

  1. 6. Local networks’ facilitation of small wineries’ foreign market entry: A case study of a South African wine cluster

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elin Ingves; Frida Hedenskog; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : Local networks; Cluster; SME internationalization; Foreign market entry; Wineries; Stellenbosch;

    Abstract : Prior research has emphasized the role of networks for SMEs’ internationalization in order to successfully expand into foreign markets. Attention has mainly been directed on the importance of establishing contacts in foreign networks, where both business and social relationships have been seen to foster SMEs’ international expansion. READ MORE

  2. 7. Adaptation of Business Practices in Swedish Software-Exporting SMEs: An Institution-Based View of Internationalization

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alexander Johansson; Alma Turkovic; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : Institutional impact; Formal institutions; Informal institutions; Institutional distance; SMEs internationalization; Software industry; Software-Exporting SMEs; Networks; Network interactions; Business practices;

    Abstract : Previous research has acknowledged the importance of software SMEs by emphasizing their ability to compete in the international arena despite their smaller size. Further, the internationalization of software SMEs have been emphasized as an interesting phenomenon as they have not followed classic incremental internationalization paths, meaning the establishing a subsidiary in a foreign country of operations, but instead software SMEs favor direct exports. READ MORE

  3. 8. KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND UTILIZATION IN SMEs: WITH SUBSIDIARY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRY

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Rokonuz Zaman Khan Rafsun; Mohammed Sadiq Ali; [2017]
    Keywords : Knowledge Management; Knowledge sharing; innovation; SME; etc.;

    Abstract : Globalization was the turning point when many large corporations started to begin their operations in foreign countries which provided them with new markets to sell their products as well as new manufacturing facilities. While this trend of internationalization was not new but what was interesting was the speed at which this happened with globalization. READ MORE

  4. 9. Brand Expansion of Swedish SMEs : A study on how Swedish SMEs exercise branding to expand in the European market

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Erica Salonius; Erica Rhönnstad; Amanda Hedlund; [2015]
    Keywords : branding; brand strategy; brand equity; brand identity; internationalization; SMEs; Swedish; European market;

    Abstract : Introduction  Globalization has opened up for opportunities, as well as challenges, for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to distinguish themselves in a competitive environment. A branding strategy that aims to develop a strong reputation and recognition can be an attempt for Swedish SMEs to create awareness and differentiate themselves in the European market. READ MORE

  5. 10. Internal Change in Internationalizing SMEs The Challenges of Going Local to Global: A Human Resource Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Tibor Eminefendic; Vardan Gevorgyan; [2013-07-02]
    Keywords : SME internationalization; dynamic capabilities; internal change; human resources; internal internationalization; global mind-set; resource management; human competence;

    Abstract : The internal internationalization of SMEs is a growing research area, but there is a lack of research regarding how SMEs develop internal resources when internationalizing and how this change facilitates firms’ internationalization. This case study examines five Swedish SMEs in trying to understand how these types of firms have developed their human resources when internationalizing and how they overcome challenges associated with this. READ MORE