Franchising operates as a proven business model that drives substantial growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. The franchise ecosystem in Saudi Arabia lacks sufficient research, despite established frameworks for success in markets such as the United States, the United...

This study examines the adaptation of the Uppsala Model to enhance the management of European Union (EU)-funded projects, particularly focusing on the macro- and micro-foundational elements of the model. The Uppsala Model, originally developed for firm-level internationalization, provides a...

Literature reviews are core parts of the research process with most conducted in the early research stages. The way a literature review is done can differ depending on the type of research, its aims and goals. This means some view literature reviews as best being done through a systematic...

This article explores firms’ de-internationalisation and re-internationalisation through the lens of business model innovation. The purpose is to uncover the potential of business model innovation to enrich firms’ understanding of the reasons behind de-internationalisation and inspire their...

Research suggests that accelerated internationalization is accidental and that a firm-specific business model (BM) determines which firms become accelerated internationalizers and which become gradual internationalizers. However, in analysing entrepreneurs adopting different internationalization...

This paper provides a stylized comparison of digital and traditional multinational enterprises (MNEs), examining how they differ in the antecedents, processes, strategies, and consequences of internationalization. Traditional MNEs expand gradually through tangible investments, foreign direct...

This policy brief examines EU public procurement data from the Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) to evaluate foreign bidders' participation and success in winning EU public contracts. Despite data coverage limitations, the available information shows an increase in foreign participation in both...

Objective This study investigates the mediating role of digital capabilities in the relationship between organizational creativity and international business competence. Methods We conducted a survey of 382 managers within Brazilian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various...

This is the Open Access edition of Global Focus from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Global Focus has become one of the most authoritative resources for in-depth analysis and updates on international management development. With features, topical reports, thought...

Franchising operates as a proven business model that drives substantial growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. The franchise ecosystem in Saudi Arabia lacks sufficient research, despite established frameworks for success in markets such as the United States, the United...

Non‐Chinese multinational enterprises (MNE) are wondering whether China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) creates challenges or opportunities for them. The fuzzy term “third‐party market cooperation” was coined to involve non‐Chinese MNEs in BRI‐related...

"This insightful book examines the role of digital technologies in overcoming the challenges faced by exporters in international markets, alongside technological, competitive and institutional pressures. Presenting detailed quantitative and qualitative studies, it introduces a novel conceptual...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Internationalization -- Chapter 3: De-internationalization -- Chapter 4: Re-internationalization -- Chapter 5: Business Model Innovation -- Chapter 7: BMI and Re-internationalization -- Chapter 8: Toward an IB-BM research program.

Chapter 1: Navigating the Path of Chinese Millionaire Migrants to Australia -- Chapter 2: A theoretical framework on migrant entrepreneurship -- Chapter 3: Why Chinese businessmen migrate to Australia the pull and push factors -- Chapter 4: Establishing business in Australia: Barriers and...

"This Research Handbook brings together a unique collection of scholarly perspectives on sustainability issues, policies, and agendas in the Global South. Structured around the three core pillars of sustainability - economic, environmental, and social - it explores how digital technologies can...

In a constantly changing global environment, businesses must maneuver through cultural, economic, and political intricacies to accomplish long-lasting expansion and adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and regulations. How can businesses effectively handle these complex...