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Book The Internationalisation Maturity of the Firm

Download or read book The Internationalisation Maturity of the Firm written by Krzysztof Fonfara and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 21st century, even small firms can reach customers located in different, often remote, parts of the world. In fact, internationalisation has become a common phenomenon that affects the majority of companies worldwide. Recent research emphasises that there are numerous determinants of a company’s competitive advantage in the international business environment, including product quality, price, and market knowledge. Much less attention, however, has been paid to the role of business relationships. The task of determining the impact of business relationships on performance poses a considerable challenge. In the book, business relationships are operationalised by a set of characteristics and determinants which influence a company’s competitive advantage. The contributors here refer to these characteristics and determinants as components of the company’s internationalisation maturity. It is argued that a higher level of internationalisation maturity increases the firm’s performance. The book includes both conceptual discussions on the role of firms’ business relationships in the internationalisation process and results of extensive empirical studies. In order to verify the concept of a firm’s internationalisation maturity, a mixed methodology was used, combining quantitative (almost 300 companies) and qualitative (40 case studies) research. As such, the book provides useful insights for academics, students of management and international business, and business practitioners.

Book Internationalization of the Firm

Download or read book Internationalization of the Firm written by Reijo Luostarinen and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monograph on international business expansion of the small and medium-sized industrial enterprise with small and open domestic market - deals with strategic decision making, concentrates on the determinants and importance of internationalization as a growth strategy, discusses the product operation and marketing strategies, and develops a decision making model. Diagrams, references and statistical tables.

Book Reasons for the Internationalisation Process of Companies

Download or read book Reasons for the Internationalisation Process of Companies written by Harald Ebner and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: A, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, course: International Marketing, language: English, abstract: Reasons for the Internationalisation Process of Companies I.) Introduction "Global interdependence is pervasive. It is not only political and military.... but] also environmental.... Perhaps the most important aspect of interdependence however is economic." (Terpstra, 1993, Preface) Today more and more firms operate internationally and in some cases even globally. In almost all major economies of the world, the significance of domestic and/or foreign-based transnational corporations is increasing. Such corporations, directly or indirectly, account for a large part of world trade in goods and services (cf. Nilsson, Dicken 1996 p.1). Attempts to theorise such international developments are widespread; therefore, there is no such thing as a "universal" theory. However, the emphasis of most theories tends to be on how businesses should internationalise rather than on why they should do so. Most contributions in literature focus on strategies and structures of international firms but do not explain the reasons of internationalisation. The main aim of this essay is therefore to give an outline of the reasons why companies choose to go international. Using only relevant theories and different examples from business, it shall be demonstrated that there is not only "one" motive for companies to choose international expansion but that there is a variety of causes depending on the respective internal and external environment of the different companies. In the following, under II.) there will be an overview of different reasons for companies to choose international expansion; these reasons will be substantiated by different statements and theories from literature and in each case illustrated by relevant examples. Under III.) finally, t

Book The Internationalization of the Firm  a Reader

Download or read book The Internationalization of the Firm a Reader written by Peter J. Buckley and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Changes and Challenges in the Modern World Economy

Download or read book Changes and Challenges in the Modern World Economy written by Tomasz Rynarzewski and published by Poznań University of Economics and Business. This book was released on 2016 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book was prepared by the academics and doctoral students of the Faculty of International Business and Economics of the Poznań University of Economics and Business to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the University and the 10th anniversary of the Faculty itself. The subject of this Volume reflects the variety of issues that are researched by academics from all departments of the Faculty. The rationale for publishing this Volume was to signal current work and research progress in the area of international economics, business and management. As the title of the Volume suggests, we need to anticipate changes and implement a new approach to face the challenges in the world economy for it is transforming in an unprecedented way now, at a fast pace, and the global economic map is constantly redrawing. Papers published in this Volume are written by individual authors and workgroups. They are results of research conducted in departments and have been assigned to eight chapters discussing crucial aspects of the world economy. The deliberations are held on a micro- and macroeconomic level in both theoretical and empirical terms. We hope that the contents of individual papers will inspire both readers and authors themselves to make further studies, to carry out follow-up research, to network with one another in order to find answers to the most important problems of the world economy and international business.

Book Business Models and Firm Internationalisation

Download or read book Business Models and Firm Internationalisation written by Christian Nielsen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationalisation has been a binding request for firms dealing with the challenges of the present-day realities. Extant international business publications have recently begun to point out the relationship between the notions of ‘business model’ and ‘internationalisation’, yet the filed needs considerably more attention. The core aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which business models and internationalisation impact one another in the process of initiating and expanding international business activities. The analysis makes it feasible to detect the core issues of the interdependences between business models and internationalisation to facilitate management decision-making and implementation of pertinent firm internationalisation incorporating the application of appropriate business models. In this book, the business model is applied to explore the specifics and aspects of firm internationalisation processes. Innovating the business model is analysed as a persuasive means for augmenting the propensities of firms to internationalise. The book enriches the comprehension of the significance of business model innovation as an enabler of firm internationalisation, in view that scares in what manners business model innovation facilitate firm internationalisation. The book chapters address a broad range of issues encompassing: the general roles of business model in firm internationalisation, the relationships between digital business models and platforms on one side and firm internationalisation on another, how business models determine the internationalisation of services firms, the interplay between business models and firm internationalisation in specific contexts. It will, therefore, be of interest to researchers, academics and advanced students in the fields of international business and management.

Book Internationalisation

Download or read book Internationalisation written by David Wilson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth volume in the Academy of International Business Series examines three main areas of internationalization: the internationalization process, competitive advantage in an international context and international business in emerging markets. The cohesive theme threading through the chapters comprises the twin objectives of assessing the current state-of-the-art research into international business phenomena and looking forward to emerging research themes for the new millenium.

Book Internationalizing Firms

Download or read book Internationalizing Firms written by Adriana Calvelli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores emerging trends in internationalization, analyzing the processes and steps that firms take when entering new markets. This timely contribution highlights the need for a deeper understanding of today’s internationalization process, critiquing existing literature and instead proposing a new paradigm based on a re-interpretation of the Resource-based View (RBV). Analysing the motives behind internationalizing, the factors affecting entry choices, and the challenges connected to outsourcing and offshoring, the authors present a new framework for understanding the reasons behind internationalization and the financial risks that are involved. With theoretical discussion and empirical case studies, this book seeks to offer an informed insight into internationalizing, making it an invaluable read for those researching entrepreneurship on a global scale, as well as managers and leaders of international firms.

Book Learning in the Internationalisation Process of Firms

Download or read book Learning in the Internationalisation Process of Firms written by Anders Blomstermo and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining Denmark, Finland, South Korea, New Zealand and Sweden, this book tests the assumptions of the internationalization process of firms. It explores how firms accumulate knowledge and analyses the relationship between the number of countries in which it operates and the quality of knowledge.

Book Family Firm Internationalisation

Download or read book Family Firm Internationalisation written by Tanja Leppäaho and published by Palgrave Pivot. This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on a series of case studies from Finland, this book examines the role of networking in the internationalisation process of family firms. Providing a comprehensive overview of recent literature alongside the empirical analysis of 24 family firms, the authors use theoretical concepts from family business research to create a model specifically for the internationalisation and networking of family firms. An insightful read for those interested in international and small business, this book offers practical implications for the successful internationalisation of family firms and sets the agenda for future research in the field of family business.

Book The Internationalisation Process of the Firm

Download or read book The Internationalisation Process of the Firm written by Lawrence S. Welch and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Internationalization and Firm Performance

Download or read book Internationalization and Firm Performance written by Mario Krist and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-07-25 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mario Krist explores if, how, and why internationalization and performance are related to each other and explicitly considers the role of intangible resources in this context.

Book International Business

Download or read book International Business written by Colin Turner and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-07 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the third edition of the widely respected text International Business, which offers a comprehensive yet critical overview of the phenomenon of globalisation and its impacts on key aspects of the business environment as it fundamentally alters corporate strategy. This updated edition covers the core international business topics and themes, including multinationals, internationalisation, and international market entry, as well as a new focus on risk, business models, and hyperglobalisation. With dedicated chapters on the role of non-market actors in international business, the book provides a multi-disciplinary worldview for readers. Featuring a wealth of case studies and pedagogy, the new edition examines the rise of India and China as well as growing levels of risk within the global system. The book looks at those developed economies which have been the core drivers behind the trend towards hyperglobalisation. The author explores and guides students through what this means for the study of international business. A comprehensive and engaging text, supplemented by online resources, this book is the ideal accompaniment to international and global business learning.

Book The Internationalisation of Young High Tech Firms

Download or read book The Internationalisation of Young High Tech Firms written by Oliver Bürgel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The huge economic and social impact of high-tech industries on the fortunes of nation states has been widely recognised in recent years. Therefore, government policies encouraging the creation of new technology-based firms have become a priority in virtually all advanced economies. One factor underpinning the performance and growth of high-tech start-ups is presumably international activity of such firms. This study addresses the issues concerning the critical decision to internationalise. The research sought to provide empirically supported analyses on (a) the incidence of international activity, (b) the degree of internationalisation, (c) the timing of entry into international markets, (d) the mode of market entry employed, (e) the impact of internationalisation on performance and (f) the differences between internationalising and non-internationalising firms. The findings confirm the extent and importance of internationalisation to young high-tech firms in the UK and Germany. Thus, if governments or venture capitalists are interested in the promotion of successful new technology-based firms they must, per force, be also interested in encouraging the processes of internationalisation.

Book Chinese Firms in the Global Market

Download or read book Chinese Firms in the Global Market written by Maria Altamira and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Strategies of Growth

Download or read book Strategies of Growth written by Peter McKiernan and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growth-share matrix has dominated much recent thinking about business strategy, often over-simplifying the problems managers face and ignoring the needs of low-growth enterprises. This is a book about strategic choices. The author draws together competing theories on strategy and competitiveness and relates them to the needs of different types of enterprise in the real world beyond the classroom. The result is an innovative approach to key issues in marketing, internationalization and corporate recovery that should be essential reading for those who need a fuller understanding of business strategy. Relating theory to current practice and to contemporary examples from around the world, the author has importamt lessons to offer, both for high-growth and low-growth enterprises. His book opens up the debate about corporate strategy in a way that will radically recast much current thinking about management decision-making. Alongside other titles in the Routledge Series in Analytical Management, this is an essential tool for today's manager and MBA student who need to break out of comfortable orthodoxies and address the real problems facing managers.

Book Firm Competitive Advantage Through Relationship Management

Download or read book Firm Competitive Advantage Through Relationship Management written by Bartosz Deszczyński and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relationship management (RM) is an essential part of business, but its success as a business model can be hard to measure, with some firms embracing a model that is truly relationship-orientated, while others claim to be relationship-orientated but in fact prefer transactional short-term gain. This open access book aims to develop a mid-range theory of relationship management, examining truly relationship-orientated firms to discover not only what qualities these firms have that make them successful at the RM model, but also what benefits this model has for the firm. It addresses questions like how RM-mature companies achieve and sustain competitive advantage, and what determines the scale and scope of these firms, illustrating with case studies. This book will be of interest to scholars studying leadership and strategy, especially those interested in relationship management, business ethics and corporate social responsibility. It will also be of interest to professionals looking to develop their understanding of relationship management.