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International networking and knowledge acquisition of Chinese SMEs: the role of global mind-set and international entrepreneurial orientation

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  • Zhibin Lin
  • Xuebing Cao
  • Ed Cottam

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Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasing their international networking and knowledge acquisition activities. This paper attempts to explain this phenomenon by examining the joint influence of leader global mind-set and firms’ international entrepreneurial orientation on those two internationalisation activities. A conceptual model was developed and tested with data from a sample of 208 SMEs in China. The results indicate that both leader global mind-set and firm’s international entrepreneurial orientation have a direct impact on Chinese SMEs’ international networking and knowledge acquisition activities; in addition, leader global mind-set has an indirect effect through the mediation of firms’ international entrepreneurial orientation. The findings of this study provide important theoretical and practical implications.

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  • Zhibin Lin & Xuebing Cao & Ed Cottam, 2020. "International networking and knowledge acquisition of Chinese SMEs: the role of global mind-set and international entrepreneurial orientation," Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(5-6), pages 449-465, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:entreg:v:32:y:2020:i:5-6:p:449-465
    DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2019.1640459
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    3. Jafari-Sadeghi, Vahid & Amoozad Mahdiraji, Hannan & Bresciani, Stefano & Pellicelli, Anna Claudia, 2021. "Context-specific micro-foundations and successful SME internationalisation in emerging markets: A mixed-method analysis of managerial resources and dynamic capabilities," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 134(C), pages 352-364.
    4. Muhammad Sualeh Khattak & Rizwan Ullah, 2021. "The role of entrepreneurial orientation in tangible and intangible resource acquisition and new venture growth," Managerial and Decision Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 42(6), pages 1619-1637, September.

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