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Global mindset and SME internationalization: A fuzzy-set QCA approach

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Resumo:This study uses fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to analyze how individual global mindset (IGM) and corporate global mindset (CGM) relate to SMEs' internationalization behavior. The sample consists of 51 Portuguese SMEs from two sectors: (1) metallurgy and metalworking, and (2) construction and public works. Different combinations of IGM and CGM attributes lead to internationalization effect, international networking activities, and international know-howactivities. Sector characteristics determinewhich configurations of GM attributes affect internationalization behavior. The use of fsQCA to explore how alternative combinations of IGM and CGM attributes lead to internationalization behavior constitutes an important contribution to the literature.
Autores principais:Felício, J. Augusto
Outros Autores:Duarte, Margarida; Rodrigues, Ricardo
Assunto:Fuzzy-set QCA Individual Global Mindset Corporate Global Mindset Internationalization Behavior
Ano:2016
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa
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Resumo:This study uses fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to analyze how individual global mindset (IGM) and corporate global mindset (CGM) relate to SMEs' internationalization behavior. The sample consists of 51 Portuguese SMEs from two sectors: (1) metallurgy and metalworking, and (2) construction and public works. Different combinations of IGM and CGM attributes lead to internationalization effect, international networking activities, and international know-howactivities. Sector characteristics determinewhich configurations of GM attributes affect internationalization behavior. The use of fsQCA to explore how alternative combinations of IGM and CGM attributes lead to internationalization behavior constitutes an important contribution to the literature.