Perceptual studies are important because of the influence of perception on individual behavior. The behavior of an individual is known to be influenced by activation of traits like stereotypes; behavior of leaders and entrepreneurs is no exception. The leadership role perspectives of...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are known to be vulnerable due to liabilities of ‘newness' as well as ‘smallness.' Naturally, there is a strong conviction among policy-makers, researchers, trainers and consultants that SMEs need support for their survival and growth, .particularly the...

Part I: Introduction - Chapter 1. Internationalization of SMEs: The Role of Strategies, Resources and the Ecosystem -- Part II: Individual and Firm-level Resources for Internationalization -- Chapter 2.Internationalization of SMEs in Emerging Economies: Critical Role of Firm level Resources --...

It is a paradox of entrepreneurship that entrepreneurs often have to develop new products and/or modify existing ones for their entry into the market and for their survival, but find it difficult to attract the necessary expertise or afford the costs of setting up formal R&D facilities. This...