The effect of internal capabilities and external environment on small- and medium-sized enterprises’ international performance and the role of the foreign market scope: The case of the Malaysian halal food industry

Ismail, Noor Azlin; Kuivalainen, Olli

doi:10.1007/s10843-015-0160-x

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“…Financial resources not only enable firms to recognize and exploit the internal opportunities but also help them to reconfigure their internal process to react external opportunities appear in international markets to improve their profit [88]. Adequate finance enables firms in access to unique and scarce resources that are essential for growth and smooth running of operational activities [89].…”

Section: The Moderating Role Of Financial Resourcesmentioning

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Intellectual capital and the efficiency of SMEs in the transition economy China; Do financial resources strengthen the routes?

Liu

Anwar

et al. 2020

PLoS ONE

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Intellectual capital has been grabbed the attention of researchers due to its momentous role in sustainable competitive advantage and organizational success. There is a growing catalog of related assessments, publications and reviews that display the direct and indirect role of intellectual capital in business success and profitability. Despite the bourgeoning literature, studies have not yet unleashed the influence of each dimension of intellectual capital; human capital, structural capital and customer capital on SMEs' efficiency with financial resources as a moderator. The present study fills the gap and assesses if financial resources strengthen the paths between the dimensions of intellectual capital and SMEs' efficiency. A survey method was used and collected evidence from 264 Chinese SMEs. The findings exhibit that human capital directly enhances SMEs' efficiency but the presence of financial resources as a moderator weakens the influence. However, social capital and customer capital do not directly improve SMEs' efficiency but financial resources reinforce the paths social and customer capital and SMEs efficiency. This research recommends that owners and managers of SMEs need to use their financial resources complementary with structural and customer capital while human capital should be used exclusively.

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Section: The Moderating Role Of Financial Resourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Intellectual capital and the efficiency of SMEs in the transition economy China; Do financial resources strengthen the routes?

Liu

Anwar

et al. 2020

PLoS ONE

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“…Whereas most studies on SME internationalisation favour a quantitative methodology (Sousa et al, 2008), this study uses mixed methods to conduct an in-depth investigation of the main motives to internationalisation of food and drink SMEs in Wales and Brittany. The wealth of research in the field highlights the complexities of SME internationalisation, as such, this study follows calls for a pluralistic method (Fillis, 2008) and limitations identified in previous research on food SME internationalisation of using a single methodology (Ibeh et al, 2006;Testa, 2011;Ismail & Kuivalainen, 2015). The use of mixed methods allows distinctions to be made between SMEs that currently sell internationally and those that do not, which many previous studies overlook.…”

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“…As a study of the motives to internationalisation, an investigation of environmental factors is inevitable in understanding the influences and barriers to internationalisation. The complexities of internationalisation merit a more pluralistic methodological approach (Fillis, 2008), indeed, previous studies on the internationalisation of food and drink SMEs acknowledge limitations of a limited sample and narrow focus on one methodology (such as Ibeh et al, 2006;Testa, 2011;Ismail & Kuivalainen, 2015). The use of mixed methods in this study allows distinctions to be made between SMEs currently involved in internationalisation and those that are not.…”

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Motives to SME internationalisation

Bowen

2019

CCSM

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Purpose This study offers a comparative analysis of attitudes to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) internationalisation in two different cultural settings, Wales and Brittany. The purpose of this paper is to conduct an in-depth investigation of attitudes to internationalisation among food and drink SMEs using mixed methods and focussing on both SMEs that internationalise and those that do not. This leads to a more comprehensive understanding of the issues influencing attitudes to SME internationalisation, which could facilitate policy development for such companies. Design/methodology/approach Mixed methods are used in this study to provide a richness of data in investigating this complex issue. The majority of research in this field has focussed on quantitative research, however, this study heeds calls for more plurality in research on SME internationalisation to achieve a more detailed understanding of the issues affecting SME internationalisation. This is achieved through an online questionnaire of 169 food producing SMEs in Wales and Brittany, informed by International Entrepreneurship theory. A second phase of semi-structured interviews provides more context to the questionnaire findings, with 37 interviews conducted with respondents from the questionnaire. Each phase was conducted independently, with findings triangulated for further investigation. Findings Companies of all characteristics have the ability to internationalise; however, cultural differences were observed between Wales and Brittany in both attitudes and the conditions for internationalisation. Breton SMEs displayed more proactivity to internationalisation, stemming from more favourable conditions, a greater reputation for food and more confidence. Conversely, Welsh SMEs were more reactive, relying on government support in encouraging internationalisation. Breton SMEs also benefitted from the strong cultural identity of food products, especially through the Produit en Bretagne brand and its network of producers. Originality/value The study makes both a theoretical and methodological contribution to research on SME internationalisation. The comparative study of Wales and Brittany is significant in understanding cultural influences to internationalisation in two regions where the food and drink industry represents an important part of the economy. The focus on a single industry is significant in understanding the particularities of internationalisation within an industrial context, as findings from studies across multiple industries are considered less generalisable. A methodological contribution is sought through using mixed methods to provide a more comprehensive study.

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“…For example, Felicio et al (2016) found that global mindset at different levels can influence internationalisation behaviour within SMEs, including their networking activities. There is also some support for the idea that the international scope of market reach may determine the extent to which global mindset and other managerial attitudes and capabilities are relied upon (Ismail & Kuivalainen, 2015).…”

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Chapter 1: A Global Mindset – Still a Prerequisite for Successful SME Internationalisation?

Torkkeli¹,

Nummela²,

Saarenketo³

2018

International Business and Management

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The concept of global mindset was introduced more than a decade ago as a prerequisite for successful internationalisation of small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, the pace of global integration and globalisation has accelerated, and complexity has increased. Therefore, the authors ask: To what extent is global mindset still a critical driver for successful international expansion of SMEs? We are particularly interested in learning how global mindset is reflected in the decision making of internationalising SMEs in Finland. To answer this question, we test four propositions which concern the relationship between global mindset, decision-making logic and SME performance. Our empirical study is based on a cross-sectional sample of Finnish SMEs, and the authors find that global mindset seems to be linked to both effectual decisionmaking logic and improved international performance. On the other hand, in our data set effectual decision making and SME performance were not linked; thus, global mindset predicts international rather than overall performance of the Finnish SMEs. Overall, this study confirms the continued relevance of the global mindset concept. Furthermore, it indicates the connection between global mindset and entrepreneurial decision making and that their joint effect is relevant when explaining entrepreneurial internationalisation.

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The effect of internal capabilities and external environment on small- and medium-sized enterprises’ international performance and the role of the foreign market scope: The case of the Malaysian halal food industry

Cited by 39 publications

References 119 publications

Intellectual capital and the efficiency of SMEs in the transition economy China; Do financial resources strengthen the routes?

Intellectual capital and the efficiency of SMEs in the transition economy China; Do financial resources strengthen the routes?

Motives to SME internationalisation

Chapter 1: A Global Mindset – Still a Prerequisite for Successful SME Internationalisation?

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