The dynamics of failure in international new ventures: A case study of Finnish and Irish software companies

Nummela, Niina; Saarenketo, Sami; Loane, Sharon

doi:10.1177/0266242614539363

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“…This is indeed a challenging topic to cover not only due to the intricacies of its definition (Benito & Welch, 1997;Calof & Beamish, 1995;Chetty, 1999;Welch & Luostarinen, 1988) but also due to the problem of defining research methodologies capable of collecting data on the subject. Although scholars have had encounters with firms de-internationalizing their activities (e.g., Nummela, Saarenketo, & Loane, 2016) this topic would not only complement the academic knowledge on internationalization but also support the SME business community in their quest to compete in an expanded business arena.…”

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SME internationalization research: Mapping the state of the art

2016

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This paper offers a review of published conceptual and empirical studies indexed in the main academic search databases, covering literature on the internationalization of small and medium‐sized firms. We analyzed a total of 554 papers covering the period between 1977 and 2014, and found the following general trends: empirical research focuses mainly on Europe and is characterized by a diversity that identifies 74 different topics. This study provides academics and practitioners with a clear perspective on future directions of SME internationalization and contributes to our understanding of the relevant research to date. Copyright © 2016 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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SME internationalization research: Mapping the state of the art

2016

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“…Most articles were published among 2011 and 2014, summing 26 articles from the total included in our sample. In the period researched, the production rhythm has dropped despite the relevance of the subject and the new characteristics, firms' trajectories, and subjects that are being connected to the topic (Dimitratos et al, 2016;Nummela et al 2016).…”

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Improving Research on International New Ventures

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2018

Encontro De Estudos Em Empreendedorismo E Gestão De Pequenas Empresas

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Different patterns of internationalization of new ventures have been questioning classical international business theories in the last couple decades. In this manuscript, we delve into the rapid internationalization approaches to provide a comprehensive and contemporary literature review on the most recent empirical research on international new ventures, as well as to document thoroughly the discrepancies and dissonances in the literature. By doing so we contribute with the field by presenting propositions which were drawn from a systematized analysis of 35 articles which summed a total of 167 case studies regarding international new ventures. We then integrated the literature and developed a set of suggestions to be included in future research along with recommendations regarding the rigor and detailing when analyzing an international new venture.

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“…However, there is empirical evidence that easy access to market information does not guarantee smooth and successful entry to international markets. On the contrary, it may create the illusion of understanding the customer and/or the market and lead to failure in internationalization (Nummela et al 2016). Just as scholars have observed a ''paradox of psychic distance'' (O'Grady and Lane 1996), a ''paradox of information availability'' might be at work.…”

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