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A configurational approach to SMEs? export activity determinants

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With a perspective rooted in the resource-based view (RBV), this study focuses on analysing the configurational interaction of various strategic determinants that influence the export activity intensity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Spanish agricultural sector. Five key determinants are examined ?innovation, collaboration, export promotional instruments, internal resources, and export destination? adopting a qualitative comparative analysis of fuzzy sets (fsQCA) to identify combinations of conditions that lead to higher SME export activity. Based on data from 68 agricultural SMEs in Spain, results show the importance of combined strategic adoptions vis-à-vis improving SMEs? export activity. The study contributes to the literature by providing new insights into the impact of multiple resources on the export performance of SMEs

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  • Monreal-Pérez, Joaquín & Ifakhkharen-Rziki, Omar, 2023. "A configurational approach to SMEs? export activity determinants," Small Business International Review, Asociación Española de Contabilidad y Administración de Empresas - AECA, vol. 7(2), pages 612-612, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aaz:sbir01:v:7:y:2023:i:2:p:e612
    DOI: 10.26784/sbir.v7i2.612
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    Keywords

    export activity; configurational approach; SMEs;
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    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration

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