As part of a research project about the patterns of internationalization of Mexican SMEs, the aim of this paper is to analyse the internationalization strategies followed by enterprises in the world, distinguishing between big enterprises and the rest (SMEs). In particular, we want to deep in...

This study investigates the performance of franchise networks through the lens of the resource-based and real options theory. First, according to the resource-based view, we argue that the intangible resources of the franchisor (system-specific know-how and brand name) and the intangible...

Purpose: Following the tenets of resource-based view, the present study aims to investigate the effect of creative corporate culture according to the competing values framework model at the level of corporate intangibility and its respective repercussions on performance....