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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-11 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Research in International Business and Finance |
| Volume | 45 |
| Early online date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2018 |
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Keywords
- SMEs
- Norway
- sector
- operation
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The entry mode strategy and performance of SMEs: evidence from Norway. / Nisar, Shaista; Boateng, Agyenim; Wu, Junjie.
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T1 - The entry mode strategy and performance of SMEs: evidence from Norway
AU - Nisar, Shaista
AU - Boateng, Agyenim
AU - Wu, Junjie
N1 - Acceptance email from journal webpage AAM: 18m embargo
PY - 2018/10
Y1 - 2018/10
N2 - The relationship between foreign entry mode choice and the performance of small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has been an overarching theme of research of the past decade. However, the research in this area has been hampered by the difficulty of defining and measuring performance. In this study, we used a multi-item measure of performance, which takes into account the relative importance of each measure and the perceived level of satisfaction, to analyse 146 SMEs in Norway. Our regression analysis shows that firm characteristics: size and sector of operation, significantly influence performance. However, prior international experience did not significantly influence performance. In terms of entry mode via international joint venture, trust and congruity of goals between partners have a positive and significant influence on performance.
AB - The relationship between foreign entry mode choice and the performance of small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has been an overarching theme of research of the past decade. However, the research in this area has been hampered by the difficulty of defining and measuring performance. In this study, we used a multi-item measure of performance, which takes into account the relative importance of each measure and the perceived level of satisfaction, to analyse 146 SMEs in Norway. Our regression analysis shows that firm characteristics: size and sector of operation, significantly influence performance. However, prior international experience did not significantly influence performance. In terms of entry mode via international joint venture, trust and congruity of goals between partners have a positive and significant influence on performance.
KW - SMEs
KW - Norway
KW - sector
KW - operation
U2 - 10.1016/j.ribaf.2017.07.164
DO - 10.1016/j.ribaf.2017.07.164
M3 - Article
VL - 45
SP - 1
EP - 11
JO - Research in International Business and Finance
JF - Research in International Business and Finance
SN - 0275-5319
ER -