A Strategic Investment Decision: “Internationalization of SMEs”: A Multiple Appraisal Approach and Illustration with a Case Study

Atik, Asuman

doi:10.4236/ib.2012.42017

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“…Literature review and conceptual model Uncertainty in cross-border e-commerce logistics and related risk management strategies It is widely acknowledged in both literature and practice that internationalization is a risky business (Pezderka and Sinkovics, 2011;Scott, 2004). Most of the times, this is because companies need to estimate many variables, including market demand, exchange rates, future economic and political conditions of the new market (Atik, 2012). At the same time, information scarcity and high uncertainty make the prediction harder to perform.…”

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Investigating the relationships between uncertainty types and risk management strategies in cross-border e-commerce logistics

Giuffrida

Jiang

Mangiaracina

2021

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PurposeDue to its fast growth, cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) is becoming a popular internationalization model, especially in those destination markets with impressive e-commerce development like China. However, CBEC also brings new logistics challenges and uncertainty. This paper aims to understand how companies cope with logistics uncertainty in this field and whether the different types of uncertainty influence the risk management strategies adopted to face them.Design/methodology/approachA survey targeting online exporters to China and third-party forwarding logistics service providers (3PFLs) is conducted. A structural equation model (SEM) analysis is performed to test the possible relationship between the adopted risk management strategies and the types of uncertainty. The type, industry and size of the company, as well as the distance between the company's home country and China, are used as control variables in the study. Survey results are enriched via interviews with some of the respondents.FindingsThe risk management strategies adopted are dependent on the type of logistics uncertainty that the companies face and, to a minor extent, on the industry the company operates in. Conversely, no significant influence is exerted by other types of control factors, i.e. home country, company size or company type.Originality/valueThe paper investigates logistics uncertainty and risk management approaches in the novel context of CBEC. A systematic review of relevant sources of uncertainty is offered to help both scholars and practitioners understand the current complexities of CBEC. From a theoretical perspective, the paper models the investigated concepts in light of the contingency approach. From a practical perspective, results can be of interest since the list of proposed items can support risk identification and evaluation while the interviews with managers can provide insights on risk management practices.

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Investigating the relationships between uncertainty types and risk management strategies in cross-border e-commerce logistics

Giuffrida

Jiang

Mangiaracina

2021

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“…Other scholars point out that e-commerce adds uncertainty to the already risky process of internationalisation (Atik, 2012); in fact, selling to online customers involves more than setting up a functioning website (Sinkovics et al, 2007).…”

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Does e-commerce facilitate or complicate SMEs' internationalisation?

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The effects of the digital revolution on the internationalisation process of SMEs are yet to be addressed. This empirical evidence drawn from a recent survey on Italian companies operating in the food and fashion industries shows that only a few Italian companies use e-commerce to grow in foreign markets: SMEs still face traditional obstacles and new e-commerce-specific barriers arise, such as the lack of knowledge concerning foreign digital markets, the legal requirements for e-commerce and the lack of knowledge concerning the appropriate digital channels or online payment systems. ¿El comercio electrónico facilita o complica la internacionalización de las pymes?El efecto de la revolución digital ha sido escasamente abordado en la internacionalización de las pymes. Este artículo muestra que solo unas pocas empresas italianas en los sectores de la alimentación y la moda utilizan el comercio electrónico para la internacionalización. Las barreras son tanto tradicionales -los costes asociados a la logística y la adaptación a diferentes culturas-como las asociadas con el desconocimiento de los mercados digitales extranjeros, los requisitos legales para el comercio electrónico y el desconocimiento de los canales digitales o de los sistemas de pago en línea.

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“…Realitasnya, banyak riset meyakinkan aksi irasional investor individu yang mana keputusan investasinya tidak didasarkan pada analisis teknikal maupun fundamental tetapi didasarkan pada pola keputusan investor yang lain (Atik, 2012;Pereira et al, 2016;Tyll dan Pohl, 2014;Mahesh dan Kumar, 2016). Bila pasar secara umum menampilkan pola menjual maupun membeli saham tertentu, hendak direspon oleh investor buat menerapkan perihal yang sama.…”

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Determinan Pengambilan Keputusan Investasi Berdasarkan Norma Subjektif, Kontrol Perilaku, Dan Perilaku Heuristik

Wirawan

Mildawati

Suryono

2022

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This study aims to obtain empirical evidence of the influence of Subjective Norms, Behavioral Control, and Heuristic Behavior on Investment Decisions. We used 54 respondents of individual investors who are just learning and or have already transacted on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) as a sample. By using multiple regression analysis, we found that the subjective norm has an effect on investment decisions. This means that the higher the influence of individual external environmental pressures, namely observers, friends, mass media, and investment management, the greater the individual's ability to make investment decisions. Behavioral Control has an effect on Investment Decisions. This means an understanding of the simplicity or complexity of taking action based on past experience and the obstacles that may be faced when taking action, affecting individuals in making investments. Heuristic behavior affects investment decision making. This means that the level of confidence and experience possessed by individuals and other known people will influence individuals in making accurate investments.

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A Strategic Investment Decision: “Internationalization of SMEs”: A Multiple Appraisal Approach and Illustration with a Case Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

Investigating the relationships between uncertainty types and risk management strategies in cross-border e-commerce logistics

Investigating the relationships between uncertainty types and risk management strategies in cross-border e-commerce logistics

Does e-commerce facilitate or complicate SMEs' internationalisation?

Determinan Pengambilan Keputusan Investasi Berdasarkan Norma Subjektif, Kontrol Perilaku, Dan Perilaku Heuristik

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