The rise and decline of foreign entry strategies in transition economies is an important yet largely overlooked issue in the literature. This study is a step toward filling this gap by examining how mimetic entry within reference groups and the emergence of a competing strategy affect the...

A defining characteristic of an entrepreneurial venture is its motivation to grow (Schumpeter, 1954). Such motivation is usually fueled by the desire of entrepreneurs to improve venture performance, as well as by the excitement of associating with a growing entrepreneurial venture. Broadly...

Literature revealed that an appropriate alignment between firm strategic orientation and market positioning is critical because of its impact on firm performance. The alignment is especially crucial for small businesses as a result of their limited resource base. However, studies have not...