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The Impact of the Identity on the Internationalization Processes in SMEs - Does Origin Matter?

Sommer, Lutz; Durst, Susanne; Haug, Manuel; Kaufmann, … - 2012

This paper examines if the identity shaped by the region does have an influence on the owner-manager's managerial behaviour. Two hypotheses have been formulated that are based on the identity theory saying that an individual's self consists of a set of different identities. The paper is based on...

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Considerations about the Influence Factors on the Competitiveness of SME's from Western Region of Romania

Bibu, Nicolae Aurelian; Sala, Diana; Pantea, Marius; … - 2008

Romanian Western region, in term of competitiveness. This study presents preliminary results of a finished grant focused on SME … has confirmed our hypothesis. The external environment influence on the competitiveness of SME's is strong and contributes …

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The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Resource-Based View on Growth of Small Firms

Ferreira, João J. M.; Azevedo, Susana - 2007

This research provides a useful framework for identifying a small firms' propensity to engage in entrepreneurial orientation. We examine the impact of the Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) as a main resource and capability on small firm' growth. Growth seems to come out as an important...

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Do Some Outside Directors Play a Political Role?

Agrawal, Anup; Knoeber, Charles R. - 2003

A substantial number of outside directors have experience in politics or government and in the private practice of law. We argue that, in part, these directors play a political role by providing advice and insight into the workings of government (or perhaps, by acting to influence the government...

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on digitalized small firms in Central and West Asia : evidence from rapid surveys

Shinozaki, Shigehiro - 2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupted a V-shaped economic post-pandemic recovery in Central and West Asia. It affected global supply chains and slowed the region's growth momentum while adding inflationary pressures. Private businesses were adversely affected by the impact of the invasion...

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Differences in Strategies and Performance of Different Types of Innovators

Baldwin, John R.; Johnson, Joanne - 2014

The strategies and competencies of small and medium-sized firms are explored here using the responses to the Survey of Growing Small and Medium Size Enterprises, conducted by Statistics Canada. The paper classifies small and medium-sized firms by innovator type and explores the complementary...

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The Value of Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Methods for SMEs, Utilizing Socio-Technical Networks and Complex Systems

Nousala, Susu; Jamsai-Whyte, Suthida - 2011

This paper will examine the development of sustainable SME methods for tracking tacit (informal) knowledge transfer as … studies to underpin the key case study discussed. This approach involved examining the behavioural phenomena of an SME … knowledge network. The knowledge network elements were highlighted to identify their value within an SME structure. To …

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Financing Patterns of Innovative SMEs and the Perception of Innovation Barriers in Germany

Belitz, Heike; Lejpras, Anna - 2014

We analyze the role of public support in the financing pattern of R&D in German SMEs and their assessment of financing conditions in the context of other framework conditions for innovation. In Germany, there is a diversity of overall well-funded technology-neutral and technology-specific...

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Informal Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Digitalization : Evidence from Surveys in Indonesia

Shinozaki, Shigehiro - 2022

Most micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) operate informally. While informal sectors are thought to contribute less to national economic development, MSMEs are a driving force behind national economic growth. Thus, formalizing informal MSMEs is critical to boosting national...

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Firm, Owner, and Financing Characteristics : Differences between Female- and Male-Owned Small Businesses

Robb, Alicia; Wolken, John D. - 2002

Differences in financing patterns and financial characteristics between female- and male-owned firms are often attributed to imperfections in credit markets. However, these differences could arise for many reasons, such as differences in the characteristics and preferences of owners and firms....

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