This paper offers a social network explanation for the purported relationship between internationalization and firm performance in the context of born global small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We argue that home-based social networks play a mediating role in the relationship between inward and...

This study seeks to examine the purchasing motives of young Chinese consumers for foreign products in the People's Republic of China. Specifically, it offers empirical results of young Chinese consumers' perceptions of brand prestige, brand quality, and brand value as motives for purchasing...

We use a knowledge-based perspective in examining the effects of individuals’ human capital and social capital on the likelihood to engage in new venture creation. Our analyses are based on data collected for the 2002 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. More specifically, we analyzed data from...

We draw upon the economics literature, and the literature on knowledge spillovers in particular, to examine to what extent a country's level of foreign direct investment (both inward and outward) and international trade (export and import) influence the export orientation of its entrepreneurs....

In this study, we examine the role of individuals' commitment in small and medium-sized firms. More specifically, we argue that employees will commit themselves to their firm based on their current work status in the firm, their perception of the organizational climate, and the firm's...

Using a knowledge-based perspective, we examine determinants of outcomes of venture capital investments. We focus on the effects on investment performance of venture capital firms' (VCFs') (1) specialization in terms of industry and development stage and (2) involvement in investment syndicates....

We examine the relationship between entrepreneurs' justification of unethical behavior and several individual and contextual factors. First, we extend the entrepreneurship and ethics literature by examining how entrepreneurs' differential access to resources affects their attitudes towards...

We draw on knowledge spillover literature to suggest that a country's level of foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade may influence the export orientation of its entrepreneurs, which in turn may relate to the country's total level of entrepreneurial activity. Macro-level data...

The emergent literature on dynamic capabilities and their role in value creation is riddled with inconsistencies, overlapping definitions, and outright contradictions. Yet, the theoretical and practical importance of developing and applying dynamic capabilities to sus-tain a firm?s competitive...

Throughout history, societies have been beset by disasters that took them by surprise, often with widespread and devastating consequences. When crops, animals, or people began dying with unusual frequency, especially when the causes were not observable, people often failed to respond, responded...