O processo de internacionalização nas Universidades Federais / The internationalization process in the Federal Universities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide some illustrative evidence to understand the distinctive forms of governance implemented by a well-established family business group (FBG) and to highlight the relative importance given to the different dimensions of socio-emotional wealth (SEW) during the internationalization process. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on multi-level and longitudinal data, the research provides in-depth insights into how the affiliated firms are linked to the focal firm, how the founding family in a large FBG organizes the top leadership roles spanning multiple countries and whether the inter-organizational and inter-personal networks changes over time and which are the most important items representing the SEW dimensions. Findings From the findings, it emerges that family ownership, family leadership and the presence of trusted people as pivotal actors in the FBG’s internationalization process. Originality/value The originality of the research stems from its contribution because despite providing illustrative evidence based on a single case-study, the findings offer additional insights over the importance of and the instrumental role played by SEW preservation as a perspective to explain FBGs’ internationalization.

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Internationalization Process of Fast Fashion Retailers: Evidence of H&M and Zara

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v10n3p217 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ziying Mo

Keyword(s):

Internationalization Process ◽

Fast Fashion

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Relational and Identity-Making Capabilities in the Internationalization Process: The Case of US Food Service Sector

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v11n6p205 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 205

Author(s):

Valentina Della Corte ◽

Giovanna Del Gaudio

Keyword(s):

Fast Food ◽

Service Sector ◽

Food Service ◽

Internationalization Process ◽

Local Identity ◽

Single Location ◽

Different Types ◽

Fast Food Restaurants ◽

Internationalization Strategies ◽

Relational Capabilities

<p>This paper aims at exploring the link between internationalization strategies and local identity. More precisely, this study analyzes how firms manage this relationship, understanding if a firm can express the local identity and to what extent this latter can be extended through without jeopardizing the essential soul of its products/services.<br />The analysis is developed according to a double level that includes the recognition of both distinctive resources and competences and the specific relational capabilities necessary in the internationalization process. Furthermore, the strength of this paper is represented by the examination of different types of firms (single location full-service restaurants, chain restaurants and fast food restaurants) operating in the food service sector.</p>

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Institutional effect on born global firms in China: the role of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War strategies

Journal of Asia Business Studies ◽

10.1108/jabs-11-2014-0084 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 1-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Man Zhang ◽

Qian Gao ◽

Jane V. Wheeler ◽

Jungsook Kwon

Keyword(s):

Emerging Markets ◽

Institutional Environment ◽

Critical Role ◽

Born Global ◽

Internationalization Process ◽

Content Type ◽

International Performance ◽

The Relationship ◽

Born Global Firms

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the role of Sun Tzu’s significant strategies on the relationship between the institutional environment and international performance of Chinese born global firms, a type of small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) characterized by the company’s limited resources and its early efforts to internationalize. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology is based on a multi-case analysis of interviews conducted with four chosen born global firms, coupled with public database and Web site searches. Through the use of qualitative methods, propositions were developed. Findings – This paper provides insights regarding how the institutional environment, both formal and informal, has a strong positive relationship with born global firm’s international performance. Moreover, Sun Tzu’s significant strategies play a critical role in the internationalization process of born global firms in emerging markets. Originality/value – Although existing studies discuss the application of Eastern philosophical strategies adopted by firms in emerging markets, to the best of our knowledge, this is one of the earliest studies which evaluates the moderation effect of Sun Tzu’s significant strategies on the relationship between institutional environment and business performance. The paper contributes to scholarly discourse on the influencing factors of born global firm’s internationalization process. It also has practical relevance to international entrepreneurs and SMEs from emerging markets.

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