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The internet and information capability reduces perceived risk of internationalisation: An Australian SME perspective
Mathews, Shane W.; Healy, Marilyn J. - 2007
information through the Internet?s enhanced communication interaction gives SME?s rational analysis in international market growth … decisions. In conclusion, the Internet reduces the asymmetry of information that would traditionally exist for SME?s in the …The Internet has the potential to generate international market expansion and future international growth for the firm …
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A Mathematical Model for New Product Diffusion: The Influence of Innovators and Imitators
Steffens, Paul R.; Murthy, D. N. Prabhakar - 1992
Abstract - A simple mathematical model describing the diffusion of a new, infrequently purchased product is proposed. Many previous papers have reported that the differing behaviour of "innovators" and "imitators" is fundamental to the diffusion process. However, previous models have failed to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437592
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Developing a Framework for Knowledge Creation, Dissemination and Utilisation for SMEs : A Case Study of Biotechnology
Pickernell, David; Senyard, Julienne M.; Clifton, Nicholas - 2007
The realisation that fast growing SMEs are major contributors to economic prosperity has seen these firms being …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009438132
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A model of organizational innovation implementation effectiveness in small to medium firms
Sawang, Sukanlaya; Unsworth, Kerrie L. - 2011
The present study aims to validate the current best-practice model of implementation effectiveness in small and mid-size businesses. Data from 135 organizations largely confirm the original model across various types of innovation. In addition, we extended this work by highlighting the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009438189
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Hunting for new employment: the role of high-growth firms
Davidsson, Per; Delmar, Frederic - 2003
This study investigates the role of high growth firms for the creation of new employment in Sweden during the 1987-96 period. Our data set is unique in the sense that it captures both enterprise and company group levels of analysis, and in that organic growth can be separated from growth through...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009438335
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Cooperative Networks and Clustering of High-technology SMEs: The Case of Brisbane Technology Park
Mohannak, Kavoos; Keast, Robyn L. - 2008
In today?s global economy innovation is presented as the key to economic development and sustainability. Only through innovation can companies ensure their progress and their place in the market and can become strong enough to survive and prosper. By creating a favourable environment for...
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Knowledge augmentation and growth in international SMEs
Naldi, Lucia; Davidsson, Per - 2008
Previous research suggests that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can acquire new knowledge when operating and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437809
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Digital Business Strategie für den Mittelstand : Entwicklung und Konzeption mit internationaler Ausrichtung
Kraewing, Michael - 2017 - 1. Auflage
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Applying Diffusion Models with Regional Heterogeneity
Steffens, Paul R. - 1998
Recent studies of innovation diffusion have investigated cross-country heterogeneity, but implicitly assumed within-country homogeneity. As such, these studies potentially overlook within-country variations in diffusion patterns, which may be even more important to marketing managers and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009437591
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National Culture R&D and Marketing Integration Mechanisms in New Product Development: A Cross-Cultural Study Between Singapore and New Zealand
Buisson, David; Garrett, Tony; Yap, Chee - 2006
The integration of R&D and marketing in new product development (NPD) is an important contributor to NPD performance. Of the mechanisms developed to aid functional integration, many have been developed in western cultural environments and may not have applicability in other national cultural...
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