In this paper we critically review the applicability of the dominant paradigm of international production theory, internalisation theory, and the eclectic paradigm, concluding that they are of very limited utility in analysing the process of internationalisation by business service firms. The principal aim is to conceptualise the influence of three key dimensions of business service activity on internationalisation: the external relations and patterns of interfirm networking adopted by business service firms; their close relationships with clients; and the significance of these relationships in home-region markets, affording regional externalities which also strongly influence their propensity to export. Evidence from Scotland and the South...
This theoretical paper explores the impact of network externalities and the role of governments on i...
Purpose – The purpose of this chapter is to provide a review of literaturethat analyses the internat...
Firm internationalisation has long been regarded as an incremental process, wherein firms gravitate ...
Abstract. In this paper we critically review the applicability of the dominant paradigm of internati...
Theoretical thesis.Bibliography: pages 66-74.Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Literature review...
Current theoretical insights into firm internationalisation have mainly been established from resear...
Our paper aims to extend the born global and service firm literature by examining the internationali...
This paper criticizes conventional internationalization theory of the firm and argues for a relation...
Previous research into internationalisation has viewed it as being an export-led phenomenon. Althoug...
Abstract As a result of the increasingly globalised economic environment and intensifying competiti...
This article provides a review of the literature on international business in the KIBS sector in ord...
This paper discusses international market and operation strategies of service MNEs from small and op...
Purpose - The aim of this paper is to explore the inward internationalization process of consumer se...
This work involves an examination of the internationalisation process of the smaller firm, focusing ...
International Business research has focused attention on the role of the home country in firm intern...
This theoretical paper explores the impact of network externalities and the role of governments on i...
Purpose – The purpose of this chapter is to provide a review of literaturethat analyses the internat...
Firm internationalisation has long been regarded as an incremental process, wherein firms gravitate ...
Abstract. In this paper we critically review the applicability of the dominant paradigm of internati...
Theoretical thesis.Bibliography: pages 66-74.Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Literature review...
Current theoretical insights into firm internationalisation have mainly been established from resear...
Our paper aims to extend the born global and service firm literature by examining the internationali...
This paper criticizes conventional internationalization theory of the firm and argues for a relation...
Previous research into internationalisation has viewed it as being an export-led phenomenon. Althoug...
Abstract As a result of the increasingly globalised economic environment and intensifying competiti...
This article provides a review of the literature on international business in the KIBS sector in ord...
This paper discusses international market and operation strategies of service MNEs from small and op...
Purpose - The aim of this paper is to explore the inward internationalization process of consumer se...
This work involves an examination of the internationalisation process of the smaller firm, focusing ...
International Business research has focused attention on the role of the home country in firm intern...
This theoretical paper explores the impact of network externalities and the role of governments on i...
Purpose – The purpose of this chapter is to provide a review of literaturethat analyses the internat...
Firm internationalisation has long been regarded as an incremental process, wherein firms gravitate ...