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Linking Processes and Dynamic Capabilities of International SMEs: The Mediating Effect of International Entrepreneurial Orientation

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  • Bernhard Swoboda
  • Edith Olejnik

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Previous research on the internationalization of small and medium‐sized enterprises (s) has highlighted the role of knowledge and learning about foreign markets. However, empirical results on the performance implications of foreign market scanning and planning have been mixed. Following the dynamic capability perspective, we argue that s can capitalize on scanning and planning processes because of their international entrepreneurial orientation. We test our hypotheses with a sample of 604 established s and find that entrepreneurial orientation completely mediates the relationship between scanning and planning and international performance. Moreover, the results implicate a bidirectional relationship between processes and international entrepreneurial orientation.

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  • Bernhard Swoboda & Edith Olejnik, 2016. "Linking Processes and Dynamic Capabilities of International SMEs: The Mediating Effect of International Entrepreneurial Orientation," Journal of Small Business Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 54(1), pages 139-161, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ujbmxx:v:54:y:2016:i:1:p:139-161
    DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12135
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