How Does Owners’ Personality Impacts Business Internationalisation in Family SMEs?

PurposeThis study aims to identify and assess the key ethical challenges associated with integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in knowledge-sharing (KS) practices and their implications for decision-making (DM) processes within organisations.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a comprehensive literature review to extract background information on AI and KS and to identify potential ethical challenges. Subsequently, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is conducted using data collected from individuals employed in business settings to validate the challenges identified in the literature and assess their impact on DM processes.FindingsThe findings reveal that challenges related to privacy and data protection, bias and fairness and transparency and explainability are particularly significant in DM. Moreover, challenges related to accountability and responsibility and the impact of AI on employment also show relatively high coefficients, highlighting their importance in the DM process. In contrast, challenges such as intellectual property and ownership, algorithmic manipulation and global governance and regulation are found to be less central to the DM process.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the ethical challenges of AI in knowledge management (KM) and DM within organisations. By providing insights and recommendations for researchers, managers and policymakers, the study emphasises the need for a holistic and collaborative approach to harness the benefits of AI technologies whilst mitigating their associated risks.

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Internationalisation of Family SMEs

Agustina,

Abd. Majid,

Hafasnuddin

et al. 2024

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage

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The global business landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) gaining prominence. Among them, family-owned SMEs uniquely blend familial ties with entrepreneurship, playing a pivotal role in the international market. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 1,355 scholarly articles within the Scopus database, revealing nine thematic clusters related to the internationalization of family SMEs. Key areas include SMEs, family business, family firms, small and medium sized enterprises, and innovation. The analysis highlights a growing scholarly interest in this field, with the Family Business Review originating from the United States, indexed Q1, emerging as a significant contributor. The insights not only contribute to academic discourse but also offer guidance for practitioners and policymakers aiming to support the sustainable growth and competitiveness of family SMEs globally. This study lays a foundation for future research, directing scholars towards unexplored areas in the dynamic realm of family SME internationalization.

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How Does Owners’ Personality Impacts Business Internationalisation in Family SMEs?

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