The Internationalization of SMES in Emerging Economies: Institional Embeddedness and Absorptive Capacities

Hong Zhu, Michael A. Hitt, László Tihanyi · 2006 · Journals @ Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State University)

Summary. Small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging economies pursue internationalization through different strategies based on their type. Incumbent SMEs leverage embedded networks with local governments and business groups to expand internationally. Entrepreneurial startups develop capabilities by learning from foreign firms and continuously identifying new opportunities in foreign markets. Both approaches enable SMEs to build knowledge and compete successfully in international markets.

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entrepreneurship, innovation-networks, general-innovation

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