The export orientation and export performance of high-technology SMEs in emerging markets: The effects of knowledge transfer by returnee entrepreneurs

• 成果类型: Article; Proceedings Paper
• 署名作者: Filatotchev, Igor; Liu, Xiaohui; Buck, Trevor; Wright, Mike
• 署名单位: City St Georges, University of London; Loughborough University; University of Nottingham; Erasmus University Rotterdam - Excl Erasmus MC; Erasmus University Rotterdam
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0047-2506
• DOI: 10.1057/jibs.2008.105
• 发表日期: 2009
• 页码: 1005-1021
• 关键词: Exporting; Knowledge transfer; SMEs; returning entrepreneurs

摘要

Combining international business research with the knowledge-based view, this paper examines factors affecting the export orientation and export performance of high-technology Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an emerging economy. Using a unique, hand-collected dataset of 711 SMEs from Zhongguancun Science Park in China, it argues that export orientation and performance depend not only on the development of capabilities through R&D and technology transfer, but also on entrepreneurial characteristics, such as the founder's international background and global networks. It is also shown that both export orientation and performance are positively associated with the presence of a returnee'' entrepreneur. Journal of International Business Studies (2009) 40, 1005-1021. doi:10.1057/jibs.2008.105