Entrepreneurship in the Global Firm [electronic resource].

ISBN:

9781780521152

9781283354745

Title:

Entrepreneurship in the Global Firm [electronic resource].

Author:

Verbeke, Alain.

Personal Author:

Verbeke, Alain.

Publication Information:

Bradford : Emerald Group Pub., 2011.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (377 pages).

Series:

Progress in International Business Research, 6

General Note:

Part iii: effects of innovation and knowledge diffusion processes in multinational enterprises.

Contents:

Front Cover; Entrepreneurship in the Global Firm; Copyright Page; Contents; List of contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1 Introduction: Entrepreneurship research in international business studies; Introduction; International entrepreneurship: an area of increasing interest and relevance; SME international entrepreneurship (Part I); The MNE subsidiary perspective (Part II); International entrepreneurship and the management of knowledge (Part III); In search of academic entrepreneurship; Notes; References; PART I: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SMALL, INTERNATIONALIZING FIRM.

Chapter 2 SME international mode choice over time: forging a link between the uppsala model and transaction cost economicsIntroduction; Background literature; Dynamic economic model; Methods; Discussion; Limitations and implications; References; Chapter 3 The effects of formalisation, hierarchical decentralisation and lateral communication: strategic decision-making processes on SME international performance; Introduction; Theoretical background and hypotheses; Research method; Results; Discussion; Concluding remarks, limitations and future research directions; References.

Chapter 4 Experiential knowledge profiles of internationalising SMEs -- the ability to sustain market positions in the new turbulent era of global businessIntroduction; Theoretical framework; Data and analysis; SME Abilities to cope with increased uncertainty created by the great global recession; References; Chapter 5 The effect of network competence and environmental hostility on the propensity of SMEs to internationalise; Introduction; Competencies, capabilities and network competence; Network competence and environment in SME internationalisation; Research method; Analysis and results.

Conclusions and directions for future researchReferences; Network competence scale items used in the measure; PART II: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE LARGE MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISE; Chapter 6 Entrepreneurial deficits in the global firm; Introduction; Theoretical background; Conceptual framework; Illustrative firm-level examples; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7 Subsidiary entrepreneurship and headquarters involvement during innovation development: Dual paths to subsidiary performance; Introduction; Subsidiary innovation and performance; Managing subsidiary innovation processes; Data and methods.

Analysis and resultsConcluding remarks and implications; References; Chapter 8 Successful subsidiary strategy patterns in different environments -- a configurational perspective; Introduction; Configurational approach; Propositions; Sample; Measurement; Empirical results and discussion; Conclusion; Note; References; Appendix; Chapter 9 Subsidiary strategic evolution in China; Introduction; Literature background and conceptual development; Data and methodology; Data analysis; Data discussion; Conclusion; References.

Local Note:

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Subject Term:

International business enterprises.

Entrepreneurship.

Added Author:

Lehmann, Ana Teresa Tavares.

Van Tulder, Rob.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2011

Publication Information:

Bradford : Emerald Group Pub., 2011.

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Summary

This 15-chapter volume provides the latest research insights from the international business field on entrepreneurship in the global firm. The first section of the book addresses entrepreneurship challenges in smaller, internationalizing companies. The second section analyses a variety of entrepreneurship problems in large, established multinational enterprises, with a focus on subsidiary entrepreneurial initiatives. The third section discusses entrepreneurial activity impacts, both within the firm and in the broader external networks and clusters within which the multinational enterprise is embedded. This collection provides a unique, comprehensive perspective on the wide variety of conceptual and managerial issues that arise as a result of entrepreneurial action in firms operating in the global economy. It is a must read for scholars and managers alike, who face the need for continuous change in dynamic international business environments.