Past research indicates that firm clustering improvesfirm performance by increasing levels of competitiveness and innovation amongfirms.While several studies have investigated the impact of co-locationon overall firm performance, few studies have examined the impact ofco-location on export...

The main focus of this paper is the internationalization strategies of Internet start-ups. Much of the extant literature focuses on the Internet's potential to enable smaller firms to improve their international activities and performance by reducing problems associated with distance, size, and...

A fundamental proposition in marketing strategy is that a market orientation is positively related to firm performance. However, the mechanisms of this relationship have yet to be explored in detail, especially in service industries where intangible assets are relatively more important. This...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often have difficulty competing in the global economy unless they collaborate with domestic or foreign partners or with public sector organizations. This book addresses the resource leverage and innovation challenges that increased global trade...

Purpose – This paper seeks to provide evidence that the long‐term success of capital‐intensive technology products requires continuous integration of innovations in the form of new features and capabilities that meet broad user preferences. Design/methodology/approach – Magnetic...

A transaction cost analysis model of the situations in which small knowledge‐intensive firms use multiple distribution channels to serve a foreign market is developed. The central argument is that integrated modes are generally preferred, as they facilitate protection of knowledge‐based...