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This paper explores the internationalization scope of new technology based firms (NTBFs) during their early years of operation. Internationalization is considered as a growth strategy in its own right whose successful implementation requires relevant resources and capabilities. We focus on the...
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Studies of small firm growth are no longer short in supply. On the contrary, as demonstrated by recent reviews, dozens and dozens of empirical research studies on this topic can be compiled. This does not necessarily mean that we know everything we want to know about small firm growth. In fact,...
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Previous research suggests that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can acquire new knowledge when operating and in international markets and, thereby, enrich their limited resource base. In this study, we examine the growth implications of this new knowledge. Building on the...
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We review and discuss the literature on small firm growth with an intention to provide a useful vantage point for new research studies regarding this important phenomenon. We first discuss conceptual and methodological issues that represent critical choices for those who research growth and...
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Based on two snapshots from the Australian economy,this study quantifies the impacts of final demand aggregates on output and employment in various sectors using the 1989 and 1997 conversions matrices. The sectoral output and employment are linked with final demand deliveries on such a way that...
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In typical normal theory regression, the assumption ofhomogeneity of variances is often not appropriate.Instead of treating the variances as a nuisance andtransforming away the heterogeneity, the structure ofthe variances may be of interest and it is desirable tomodel the variances. Aitkin...
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This study examines family firms' propensity to protect their intellectual property through patents. Building on the mixed gamble logic of the behavioral agency model, we theorize that family ownership has a U-shaped relationship with firm propensity to patent. Specifically, we argue that family...
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Drawing on resource dependence theory, we expect the degree of openness/closeness in the governance of family businesses to influence their internationalization. We find that external ownership increases the scale and the scope of the firm's international operations. An external CEO and larger...
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We extend prior work on proactiveness in family firms by examining the relationship between firm age and proactiveness. Specifically, we propose an S-shaped effect of aging of family firms on proactiveness. Additionally, we provide a contingency perspective by considering the moderating role of...
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