作者:Reuber, AR; Fischer, E
作者单位:University of Toronto; York University - Canada
摘要:Why are some small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more successful in selling outside their domestic markets than are other SMEs in the same industry? Although the traditional explanation is that firms can gain valuable knowledge and resources as they become older and larger, small and young firms are not necessarily disadvantaged if they develop other mechanisms to acquire the requisite knowledge and resources, We examine the role of the management team's international experience as such ...
作者:Tse, DK; Pan, YG; Au, KY
作者单位:Chinese University of Hong Kong; Chinese University of Hong Kong; Chinese University of Hong Kong; University of Oregon
摘要:This study examines two dimensions of firms' foreign market entry strategy: mode of entry and formation of alliances. Based on the existing literature, we propose a model that describes how host country-, home country- and industry-specific factors affect foreign firms' decisions on how they enter the market and whether they will enter with a partner firm or not. The model also describes how operation-related factors, i.e., the location and the level of local government, affect these decisions...