competition spurred by the globalization of the world economies. Even small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are no more immune … to the challenges that the globalization brings about. It is a remarkable, and in certain instances worrisome, situation … employment.However, opportunities presented by the globalization and the entwined, simultaneous pressure to innovate opens for …

export market behaviour. A range of internationalisation theories are discussed, with the conclusion that the majority of …This work involves an examination of the internationalisation process of the smaller firm, focusing on the craft … firm, the instant international and networking for internationalisation are deemed more appropriate fits for smaller firm …

) Technology 2) Globalization 3) Innovations 4) Fast changing marketsB) East Europe Factors 1) Post communist market 2 … established regional free trade agreements 4) EconomyAssessing these above factors, which directly affect the Kosovo market and …

outsourcing is that both are forms of linked internationalisation based on reciprocity, mutual dependency and long term … relationships. The paper concludes that the network paradigm offers the best explanation for linked forms of internationalisation …

internationalization process of smaller firms. Despite the advances that have been made in research on SME internationalization in recent …

entry, internationalisation and entrepreneurial ventures, the research will examine a range of factors that will have an …

country seems to be restructuring its export profile towards a more sophisticated one, directed to innovation, and less …

transforming forces of globalization. While international trade and globalization offer the world community many benefits, there …Anger and optimism are coexisting themes related to the growing liberalization of international trade and the resultant … also appear to be negative consequences, particularly for least developed countries (LDCs). With increased trade and …

state, on the whole. Specifically, I examine three aspects associated with globalization, trade openness, investment and IMF … the globe. This dissertation seeks to test the effects of economic globalization on personal integrity violations within a … that open trade and investment lead to improved personal integrity rights. In addition, investment which originates from …