The Internationalization of Small Firms: A Strategic Entrepreneurship Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780415431774 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 192 str.

S. Prashantham

Opis

Drawing on empirical case-study research carried out in the Bangalore software industry, this book explores the role of network relationships in the internationalization of small knowledge-intensive firms. Using a conceptual framework, it looks at a range of key themes. These include:

• networks
• knowledge
• technology.

Highlighting the propensity of small knowledge-intensive firms to develop and leverage network relationships and thereby, the resourcefulness with which entrepreneurial firms can (and do) internationalize, this book is essential reading for academics and students with an interest in the intersection between international business and entrepreneurship.

Spis treści

Part 1: Conceptual Underpinings  1. Resourceful Internationalization  2. Networks and Internationalization  3. Knowledge and Internationalization  4. Technology and Internationalization  Part 2: Exploratory Findings  5. The Indian Software Industry  6. Local Networks and Internationalization  7. Foreign Networks and Internationalization  8. The Internet and Internationalization  Part 3: Future Directions  9. MNC Social Capital  10. Future Research Directions