Internationalization, Entrepreneurship and the Smaller Firm

by Jones, Marian V.; Dimitratos, Pavlos; Fletcher, Margaret; Young, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9781847208309
• ISBN10: 1847208304
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-30
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub

Summary

This forward-looking volume contains state-of-the-art analysis of the current research themes and challenges influencing the internationalization of SMEs. The editors have brought together perspectives from both academics and practitioners, who in turn use theoretical and empirical studies to identify gaps in research evidence, present case studies of internationalizing SMEs, and illustrate potential for future research. The book features some of the best known researchers in the field of international entrepreneurship, and combines a range of theoretical perspectives including network and social capital, internationalization process, and international new venture frameworks as well as knowledge, learning and absorptive capacity paradigms. This timely study will appeal strongly to academics, researchers and students focusing on business and management, international business, entrepreneurship and international marketing. It will also provide important insights for international entrepreneurs and policy-makers.