Some firms in internationally oriented industries are internationalized while other comparable firms in the same sector or industry do not. Observing this difference in strategic behavior among small firms led us to consider how differences in CEOs' attitudes, international orientation, and mindset might explain it. Therefore, this study adopts a cognitive perspective on management to explore the formation of the global mindset and the relationship between the global mindset of small-firm decision makers and their firms' internationalization behavior. A theory-based conceptual model and measurement instrument are developed and-using structural equation modeling-the model is estimated based on empirical data from crosssectional samples of small Norwegian and Portuguese firms. The study finds: (1) a strong causal relationship between the global mindset and firms' internationalization behavior; (2) the combination of the findings and substantive theory indicates that the main driver of firms' internationalization operates through the global mindset. This study also covers the factors that strongly influence the formation of a global mindset, especially the decision makers' work experience and personal characteristics in terms

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This research analyzes the influence of a global mindset on the internationalization behavior of Norwegian and Portuguese small firms. It specifically sets out to assess the role of global orientation of the entrepreneur and firm perspectives on the global market. Based on a sample of 354 small firms, we used structural equation modeling to conduct our analysis. The results show the differing importance of a range of factors in explaining global mindset in different contexts. The global mindset of Norwegian entrepreneurs conditions their behavior and international experience, while for Portuguese entrepreneurs it affects the cognitive domain and their technical expertise. Global mindset and global orientation have more relevant effects on the internationalization behavior of Norwegian firms than that of Portuguese firms.

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to empirically explore the relationship between value dimensions and creativity, particularly between the intrinsic and extrinsic value approaches and creativity values. Design/methodology/approach -The paper adopts an explanatory approach. After analyzing construct validity, reliability and factor analysis, the study tests its hypotheses by performing a multiregression analysis with a sample of 389 individuals in two different regions. Findings -There are two main conclusions. First, intrinsic value systems (personal life values and intrinsic work values) affect creativity value in a positive manner. Second, extrinsic value systems (social life values and extrinsic work values) have an insignificant or weak positive impact on the creativity value.Originality/value -The results of this research are applicable to the global technology/innovation intensive knowledge economy, where highly dynamic and competitive business environments also demand further strategy innovation. A focus on the intrinsic value approach could be effective to enhance creativity value, and hence this type of behavior. Relative management education and human resource management practices need to take this into account in their program designs, in order to further their strategic importance for better performance in a global business world.

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Til tross for et rikt teoretisk innhold, kritiseres høyere organisasjons-og ledelsesstudier for ikke å kvalifisere studentene for arbeidslivet. Artikkelen diskuteer denne problematikken basert på hva som karakteriserer henholdsvis teoretisk og praktisk organisasjons-og ledelseskunnskap. Utfordringer relatert til å utvikle reflekterte praksisaktører drøftes med referanse til personrelaterte faktorer, undervisningsrelaterte faktorer og faktorer knyttet til organisatoriske praksiskontekster. Hovedkonklusjonen som fremmes, er at utvikling av reflekterte praksisaktører fordrer dybdelaering, som igjen krever balanse mellom teoretisk og praktisk organisasjons-og ledelseskunnskap. Tilrettelegging for dybdelaering framstår som saerlig utfordrende når målgruppen er unge studenter med begrenset praktisk erfaringskunnskap. Nøkkelordhøyere utdanning, teoretisk og praktisk organisasjons-og ledelseskunnskap, laereprosesser, reflekterte praksisaktører