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A multidimensional perspective of SME internationalization speed: The influence of entrepreneurial characteristics

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Main author:	Hsieh, Linda
Other authors:	Child, John Narooz, Rose Elbanna, Said Karmowska, Joanna Marinova, Svetla Puthusserry, Pushyarag Tsai, Terence Zhang, Yunlu
Format:	Journal Article
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institution	SOAS, University of London
collection	SOAS Research Online
language	English
language_search	English
description	ABSTRACT (150 words max.) This paper applies the subjectivist theory and the resource-based view to examine the influence of entrepreneur and firm innovation characteristics on different dimensions of internationalization speed. It contributes to the ongoing debate by offering both theoretical and empirical support for a multidimensional perspective on internationalization speed. This perspective has previously been under-explored. Findings from a sample of 180 SMEs show that each dimension of internationalization speed is predicted by a different set of antecedents. Earliness of internationalization is strongly associated with R&D intensity, entrepreneurs’ international experience and their perception of better opportunities abroad. Deepening is strongly related to R&D intensity, exploration, entrepreneurs’ international experience and their aspiration to increase differentiation. Geographic diversity is strongly related to entrepreneurs’ international experience, their perception of an unfavourable domestic institutional environment, and their intention to increase differentiation vis-à-vis competitors. Entrepreneurs’ international experience is the strongest predictor of the speed of using diverse entry modes in international operations.
format	Journal Article
author	Hsieh, Linda
author_facet	Hsieh, Linda Child, John Narooz, Rose Elbanna, Said Karmowska, Joanna Marinova, Svetla Puthusserry, Pushyarag Tsai, Terence Zhang, Yunlu
authorStr	Hsieh, Linda
author_letter	Hsieh, Linda
author2	Child, John Narooz, Rose Elbanna, Said Karmowska, Joanna Marinova, Svetla Puthusserry, Pushyarag Tsai, Terence Zhang, Yunlu
author2Str	Child, John Narooz, Rose Elbanna, Said Karmowska, Joanna Marinova, Svetla Puthusserry, Pushyarag Tsai, Terence Zhang, Yunlu
title	A multidimensional perspective of SME internationalization speed: The influence of entrepreneurial characteristics
publisher	Elsevier
publishDate	2019
url	https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/26443/