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The S-Shaped Relationship Between Internationalization and Performance: Empirical Evidence from Laos

  • PHAN, Tu Anh;NGUYEN, Thuy Thi Kim;PHAN, Triet Minh
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • 제7권11호
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    • pp.357-366
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of internationalization on the business performance of firms in Laos as a transition economy. Using a panel dataset collected by the World Bank for 285 firms during the period 2009, 2012, and 2016 in the service and manufacturing industries, the two-steps Heckman regression results found robust evidence for the fact that the S-curve tie exists between the degree of internationalization and business performance of firms in Laos while controlling other factors. Specifically, if firms have a degree of internationalization lower than 0.4374, they will suffer losses due to the high cost of preparing for phase 1 which is market penetration. Then, when the degree of internationalization continues to increase from 0.4374 to 0.9131, firms will gain benefits from internationalization (phase 2), however, these benefits will deteriorate when the degree of internationalization is greater than 0.9131 (phase 3), meaning that firms will no longer be able to exploit economies of scale or advantages in target markets, or product cycles will fall into a state of decline. Interestingly, we also found that firms with a high concentration level of ownership and internationalization activities may achieve better performance than those with a low concentration of ownership and one which carried out internationalization activities.

Entrepreneurial Orientation, Network Competence and Human Capital: The Internationalization of SMEs in Oman

  • SANYAL, Shouvik;HISAM, Mohammed Wamique;BAAWAIN, Ali Mohsin Salim
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • 제7권8호
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    • pp.473-483
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    • 2020
  • Internationalization of SMEs has gathered pace in recent times with falling trade barriers and rising world trade encouraging small firms to seek profits and growth in foreign markets. This has attracted the attention of researchers, and several studies have been conducted in Western nations on the factors influencing the process of SME internationalization. However, hardly any study has been done on SME internationalization in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) region, thus leaving a gap in the literature. This study investigates the influence of four factors, namely, human capital, network competency, entrepreneurial orientation, and market volatility on the degree of internationalization of SMEs in Oman. The study employs survey data collected from 150 SME owners and managers using a structured questionnaire having 27 items, and has been analyzed using correlation and logistic regression, as the dependent variable is binary in nature. The results reveal the impact of the chosen variables on the degree of internationalization of SMEs. The findings of the study suggest that network competency has the highest impact on degree of internationalization of Omani SMEs, followed by human capital and entrepreneurial orientation, while market volatility, though insignificant, moderated the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and degree of internationalization of Omani SMEs.

Degree of Internationalization and Performance of High-tech Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Evidence from Korea

  • Shin, Joon-Ho;Kim, Chang-Bong
    • Journal of Korea Trade
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    • 제25권7호
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    • pp.1-18
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    • 2021
  • Purpose - In this study, we explore the relationship between the degree of internationalization (DOI) and firm performance (DOI-P) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector. Specifically, we investigate whether the costs and benefits dynamics concerning the internationalization of SMEs differ between high-tech and non-high-tech industries. Design/methodology - We extend the prior literature on this relationship by employing 5-year data on 589 Korean SMEs in the manufacturing sector and examining the moderating impact of the industry characteristics. Our findings reveal a U-shaped relationship between the DOI and SME performance. High-tech SMEs demonstrate an inverted U-shaped relationship, whereas non-hightech SMEs exhibit a U-shaped relationship. Findings - Our findings illustrate the importance of the industry factor in testing the performance impact of the internationalization of Korean SMEs. By incorporating industry dynamics, our results indicate that the DOI-P relationship depends on the context of the industry in which an SME operates. High-tech SMEs also display a higher DOI but are outperformed by non-high-tech SMEs for the entire internationalization path, which implies that high-tech SMEs face more challenges than non-high-tech SMEs while seeking internationalization. Originality/value - The findings strongly validate that significant benefits exist for SMEs undertaking internationalization. We also employ the contextual framework contributing to increasing the understanding of the intrinsic value of internationalization and resolving the mixed results issue on the DOI-P relationship, by illustrating that the industry factor leads to different dynamics of costs and benefits of SME internationalization; it also determines the shape and direction of the relationship.

Network Cooperation, Innovation, Internationalization and Economic Performance of SMEs: An Exploratory Study

  • Singh, Rashmeet;Subrahmanya, MH Bala
    • Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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    • 제7권3호
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    • pp.461-488
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    • 2018
  • This paper explores the relationship between network cooperation, innovation, internationalization and economic performance of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of engineering goods industry located in Bangalore city, India. At the outset, it is observed that SMEs receive the maximum assistance in the realm of product specifications. Moreover, they do not resort to manufacturing new products as much as they resort to product modifications or process improvements. Further, it is found (using Chi-square test of independence) that higher the network assistance received from an external network, greater is the innovation performance of SMEs. Subsequently, using analysis of variance (ANOVA), export intensity (proxy for internationalization performance) of SMEs is found to have a significant positive association with both the degree of their network cooperation and of their innovation performance. Lastly, it is observed that higher the degree of each of network cooperation, innovation performance and internationalization performance, better is the economic performance (measured by total sales turnover) of SMEs. These results have significant implications for the policy makers of the country to give due attention to network cooperation, innovation and internationalization as the means of enhancing the economic performance of SMEs.

Strategic Differentiation of Internationalization in the Mobile Telecommunications Industry: Case Studies

  • Kim, Whan-Seon;Lee, Myeong-Ho;Kim, Kyung-Don
    • ETRI Journal
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.51-61
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    • 2009
  • We present a unified explanation of the internationalization strategies of major mobile network operators (MNOs). We have developed a framework that analyzes the strategies of major international MNOs in terms of the relationship between their degree of involvement in international business operations and the degree of equity participation. The results show a positive association between these two dimensions as expected, but they also reveal some exceptional cases in which certain MNOs are actively involved in the business operations of other foreign MNOs, even with minor (or zero) equity investments. In this paper, we argue that the strategic actions of the major MNOs which are the largest shareholders of foreign MNOs are in an equilibrium status because these major MNOs derive maximum benefit from full or considerable management control and active involvement. Finally, we predict that latecomers (MNOs who are just about to enter foreign telecommunications markets) may adopt an incremental investment approach because most developed markets and deregulated emerging markets with growth potential are already preempted by major MNOs. Therefore, the window of opportunity for internationalization in those markets is currently small.

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The External Knowledge Utilization and Radical Innovation in Korea Electronic Industry

  • Lee, Youngwoo;Kim, Jae-Jin;Chang, Sul-Ki
    • 동아시아경상학회지
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    • 제6권4호
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    • pp.13-24
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    • 2018
  • Purpose - This study investigates the moderation effect of internal factor, a firms size, on the external knowledge sourcing strategy and its effectiveness in generating radical innovation. We incorporate concepts of breadth and depth as two measures to gauge the degree of openness in firms external search Research design and methodology - The dependent variable in the regression model is the percentage of innovative sales and therefore, Tobit regression is employed for estimating significant factors affecting on the ratio of first-to-market by breadth and depth in external knowledge, internationalization, and size. Results - The results show that the external knowledge, in terms of both breadth and depth, has a positive relationship with radical innovation. However internationalization as external knowledge resources is not statistically accepted. Firm size has moderating effect on innovation negatively only in case of using external knowledge resources to a high degree. Conclusions - Firms obtain external information mostly from customers, competitors, and suppliers etc. empirical knowledge in terms of scope and intensity is an important contributor to innovation. And intensity use of external knowledge and information resources can work in favor of smaller firms rather than larger ones. Internationalization seems to have little effect on innovation but it requires further researches with clear criteria and more data.

Internationalization and Performance of SMEs in Masan Free Trade Zone (Korea): The Direct and Moderating Effects of Firm Size

  • Lee, Sunhae;Park, Sae Woon;Namgung, Dam
    • Journal of Korea Trade
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    • 제23권4호
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    • pp.30-57
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    • 2019
  • Purpose - This study analyzes the effect of internationalization represented as exporting on firm performance on the subject of SMEs operating in Masan Free Trade Zone which has shown poor performance recently despite its status as the oldest and largest free trade zone in Korea. We also analyze the effect of firm size on firm performance, and the moderating role of firm size in relation to internationalization and firm performance. Design/methodology - This study uses multiple regression models for unbalanced panel data as the empirical tools for the estimation of the effect that internationalization has on firm performance (ROA or ROS). Our sample consists of 91 manufacturing SMEs among all 110 companies located in Masan Free Trade Zone as of 2017. Findings - The degree of internationalization has a negative impact on firm performance. However, firm size turns out to have a positive effect and play a positive moderating role in the relation to internationalization and firm performance. This seems to be because most tenant companies operating in Masan Free Trade Zone are small firms whose costs of internationalization may exceed the benefits. Empirical results also show that longer CEO tenure has a greater negative effect on firm performance. Originality/value - The originality/value of this paper can be found in 3 aspects. First, we conducted an empirical analysis on the relationship between the internationalization and firm performance of SMEs in a specific region, namely, Masan Free Trade Zone. Second, while most previous studies focused on listed medium companies, most of the sample of this study are small and medium non-listed enterprises. Third, it is witnessed that firm size has a positive moderating effect on the relation between internationalization and firm performance.

중국 수출기업의 국제기업가지향성이 수출성과에 미치는 영향 - 국제화정도와 시장역동성의 조절효과를 중심으로 - (The Effects of International Entrepreneurial-orientation on the Export performance of Chinese Export company - The moderating Effects of degree of International and Market dynamism -)

  • 박증남;유승훈
    • 경영과정보연구
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    • 제36권5호
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    • pp.99-120
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    • 2017
  • 최근 연구를 살펴보면 다국적기업이 국제경영 활동에서 국제기업가지향성은 기업성과의 향상에 아주 중요한 수단으로 인식되고 있지만 이들 관계는 다양한 연구결과를 보여주고 있다. 따라서 개발도상국인 중국 수출기업을 대상으로 선정하였을 때 이들 관계가 선형관계를 미치는지 아니면 비선형관계를 미치는지에 대한 검증은 매우 흥미로운 연구주제가 될 수 있다. 본 논문의 연구목적은 중국 수출기업을 대상으로 국제기업가지향성과 수출성과에 비선형의 영향을 미치는지를 검증하고, 국제화 정도와 시장역동성의 조절효과를 검증하고자 한다. 본 논문의 가설검증을 위해 사용된 설문지는 총 478부이다. 연구결과를 요약하면 첫째, 국제기업가지향성과 수출성과의 관계는 J형 관계인 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 국제화 정도는 국제기업가지향성과 수출성과의 J형 관계를 더욱 강화하는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 국제화정도가 높을수록 국제기업가지향성과 수출성과의 J형 관계는 강화되고 이러한 조절작용은 시장이 역동적일수록 더욱 강화되는 것으로 나타났다. 연구결과는 다음과 같은 이론적 기여와 경영적 기여를 한다. 이론적 기여로는 국제기업가지향성과 수출성과는 비선형 관계(J형)를 형성한다는 것이 확인되면서 국제기업가지향성과 수출성과의 관계를 새롭게 접근할 수 있는 실증적인 기여를 이루었다. 경영적 기여로는 역동적인 해외시장에서 국제화정도가 높은 중국기업은 수출성과의 향상을 위해서는 국제기업가지향성 행위를 지속적으로 실행해야 한다는 것을 시사한다.

우리나라 수산물가공기업의 국제화전략 (Internationalization Strategy of the Fisheries - Processing Firms of Korea)

  • 하종욱;박영병;어윤양
    • 수산경영론집
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    • 제22권2호
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    • pp.19-51
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    • 1991
  • The objectives of the study are to look into the fisheries processing industry, analyze problems the industry has, and develop strategies for the industry to take care of the problems. The study was performed in two different dimensions : industry level and firm level. Nevertheless, the study focused on the following main problem areas raw material, production, technology development, internationalization, and managerial performance. The secondary data were utilized to analyze problems at the industry level, For analyzing the firm level situation, an empirical study by using a mail survey with a questionnaire was accomplished. The main problems found were as follows : First, difficulty in procuring raw material was the most serious and main problem. It was caused, externally, by the announcement of 200 nautical miles by most of fishery abundant countries and, internally, by drying fishery resources in the nation's coastal areas ; Second, the rate of fishery processing has been continuously increased and the degree of the processing has also been sophisticated, which implies the pattern of demand for the fishery has been changing widely and deeply. The industry, however, seemed to be unable to meet the consumers' satisfaction ; Third, with the importance of technology for ensuring the changing demands in the fishery processing industry, there has been little effort in research and development both at industry level and at the firm level ; Next, the industry has mainly involved in exporting in association with internationalization. Not to mention about foreign direct investment, technology transfer was not active ; Finaliy, most of firms were densely located in a few areas. The managerical performance in terms of main financial ratios still needs to be improved. Thus, strategies, which would take care of the repective problems, were developed. At industry level, the strategies were developed by reasoning mostly based on the findings from the literature survey. A scheme for internationalization of the firms was suggested. This was made by extracting the factors which would differentiate the firms' internationalization stages. In order to achieve this analysis, discriminant approach was employed. Despite the utility of the findings, it was mostly emphasized that harmonious efforts among government, the industry supporting institutions such as banks, and firms are needed for the successful operation of the strategies. Also, a list of areas for further study was provided especially in relation to the validity threatening parts of the study.

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기업의 국제화에 영향을 주는 요인에 관한 연구 -사회적 책임활동을 중심으로- (A Study on the Effect of Firm Internationalization -Focused on the Corporate Social Responsibility-)

  • 최아름;구지현
    • 디지털융복합연구
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    • 제14권6호
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    • pp.109-118
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    • 2016
  • 본 연구는 기업의 국제화와 기업의 사회적 책임(CSR)활동의 연관성을 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구를 위하여 경제정의연구소에 2013년-2014년도에 발표된 200대 기업들을 대상으로 기업들의 CSR활동정도를 파악하기 위하여 경제정의지수(KEJI Index)를 활용하였다. 연구대상 기업은 총 286개 기업이다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 기업의 국제화 정도에 따라 CSR활동의 차이를 살펴본 결과 기업의 국제화 정도에 따라 CSR세부활동별 유의적인 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 대체적으로 국제화 정도가 높을수록 적극적인 CSR활동을 하는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 환경경영과 소비자보호 활동을 적극적으로 하는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 기업의 국제화에 영향을 주는 요인에 있어서 환경 경영과 소비자보호가 유의한 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 국제화 비중이 높은 기업의 경우, 환경경영과 소비자보호 활동을 중요하게 생각하고 이에 대한 활동을 적극적으로 하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 국제화 시대의 CSR활동의 중요성에 대해 제시하고, 국제화에 영향을 주는 CSR세부활동의 영향력을 규명함으로써, 기업의 지속가능경영을 위한 CSR활동과 전략을 제시하였다.