Born Global and Dying Young: Drivers of the Infancy Survival Rate of Born Globals in China

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
pp. 10071
Author(s):  
Clyde Eiríkur Hull ◽  
Zhi Tang ◽  
Jintong Tang ◽  
Huajing Li
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Young Drivers

scholarly journals Advancing the entrepreneurial orientation construct: the role of passion and perseverance

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 446-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Gerschewski ◽  
Valerie J. Lindsay ◽  
Elizabeth Rose
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Born Global Firms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is manifested in the context of born global firms. Specifically, the authors investigate the extent to which the EO dimensions of the influential Miller/Covin & Slevin scale are demonstrated in born globals. In addition, following calls in the literature, some as-yet unrecognised dimensions of EO in born globals are examined. Design/methodology/approach The authors use a qualitative research approach by conducting semi-structured, in-depth interviews with eight born global firms from New Zealand and Australia. Findings The authors find that the EO dimensions of proactiveness and innovativeness are strongly prevalent in these firms. In contrast to the extant literature, the results also indicate that these born global firms generally display a relatively low level of risk-taking. The authors find strong empirical support for two additional emerging dimensions of EO: passion and perseverance. Originality/value The study provides two key contributions to the area of international entrepreneurship by investigating how EO is prevalent in the context of born globals and by proposing the new dimensions of passion and perseverance.

scholarly journals International opportunity development of born global firms: the role of institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubina Romanello ◽  
Masoud Karami ◽  
Stephan Gerschewski ◽  
Natasha Evers ◽  
Cici Xiao He
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Born Global Firms

Purpose The purpose of the study is to investigate the international opportunity development process of born global firms embedded in two different institutional contexts: China, an emerging economy and Italy, a developed country. Drawing on the entrepreneurial opportunity literature and institutional theory, this study explores and draws insights into how home country institutions of born globals can influence the international opportunity development process of the firms. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a qualitative case study approach with in-depth, semi-structured interviews of six born global companies from China and Italy. In doing so, this study uses a flexible pattern matching design, which is consistent with the qualitative research design of the paper. Findings The findings of the study indicate that home institutions play an influential, yet differential role in the international opportunity development processes of Chinese and Italian born global firms. While the Italian firms shape their opportunities mainly through product innovation, their Chinese counterparts develop opportunities primarily through networks embedded in their home institutional context. Originality/value The key contributions of the paper relate to an integrated analysis of the international opportunity development process of born globals in China and Italy based on institutional theory, which has received limited attention in the international entrepreneurship literature. In addition, the study advances the similarities and differences in the international opportunity development process in two different countries, thus providing valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners to enter international markets successfully.

Rise of Born Globals and Their Association with High Technology Intensity or Services Sector— Myths or Reality?

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 1424-1434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Singh
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Service Firm ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Over Time

Literature suggests that the proportion of born globals—firms entering foreign countries soon after birth—has increased significantly over time and that such firms are associated with high-technology-intensity or services sector. However, there is little empirical support for these claims. To address this gap, this article presents an empirical analysis of age at the first global entry of US manufacturing and service multinationals that entered foreign countries in the last century. Only manufacturing showed a significant rise in the number of born globals. Being born global was not correlated with either having a high-technology-intensity or being a service firm.

The entrepreneurial ecosystem and born globals: the Estonian context

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannes Velt ◽  
Lasse Torkkeli ◽  
Sami Saarenketo
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
National Level ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Local Ecosystem ◽  
Start Ups

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a framework of the elements of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the context of born global start-ups. The study also applies this framework to uncover the ecosystem elements that impact start-ups during their initial phases of discovery and validation. Design/methodology/approach The authors used an online survey questionnaire sent out to several Estonian start-ups. Based on the responses, a dataset was developed and analysed using STATA and t-test methodology. Findings The analysis resulted in the identification of seven systemic ecosystem elements as the main factors impacting the launch and ten elements impacting the growth of born global start-ups. The systemic elements that comprise the ecosystem’s strengths and weaknesses were also identified. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional nature of the survey method and the single-country context are noted as limitations of the study and offer future research potential for longitudinal settings, for mixed method studies and for comparative country data. Practical implications The study suggests that start-ups should function in a more collective manner to create platforms, promote one another’s products and services where possible and launch collective initiatives to enhance their visibility in the global context. Born globals should engage with their local entrepreneurial ecosystem, while remaining aware of its relative strengths and weaknesses for supporting internationalisation. Social implications Although the local ecosystem involves many stakeholders, this study helps identify key stakeholders that should be focused on by the government. Doing so will help create an increasingly comprehensive ecosystem at the national level – one that functions efficiently in supporting growth-seeking enterprises such as born globals. Originality/value This study combines the two research streams of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and born globals by directly connecting them with systemic elements. This study is, to our knowledge, the first to combine the two, thus making an added contribution by highlighting macro- and micro-viewpoints, with the former lacking in research on born globals and the latter in research on ecosystems. Thus, the present study helps in bringing venture creation and local ecosystem development research closer to each other.

scholarly journals Internationalisation theory and Born Globals

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-461
Author(s):  
Nigel Wadeson
Keyword(s):  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Expected Value ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Uppsala Model ◽  
Subjective Beliefs ◽  
Tolerable Risk

Purpose It has been claimed that Born Globals are incompatible with the Uppsala model, which is based on the firm having a maximum tolerable risk level. This assumption was used to explain observed incremental commitments, with further commitments being made as experiential learning reduces the level of risk faced. This study aims to show that adding a consideration of the role of expected value, including the effects of resource constraints, can reconcile the Born Global and internationalisation process literatures. Design/methodology/approach The theoretical arguments are supported by mathematical modelling of a firm pursuing expected value based on subjective beliefs. Findings While the effects of risk and expected value coincide when firms limit their downside risks by taking an incremental approach to commitments, other factors impacting on expected value can shift the balance of incentives towards earlier and more rapid internationalisation. For instance, some firms are specialised and have high costs of R&D, and so need to achieve early and rapid growth but face small home markets. While resource constraints can lead a firm to expand for some time in its home market before internationalising, the effect can be reversed in the case of the finance constraint for some firms. Originality/value The study shows how Born Global and internationalisation process literatures can be reconciled through a consideration of the effects of expected value on internationalisation decisions. It also provides a novel theoretical analysis of Born Globals.

scholarly journals Internationalization and innovation: The case of a born global from Brazil

Internext ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaisa Carolina Zonta ◽  
Mohamed Amal
Keyword(s):  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals

A relevância do estudo sobre Born Globals está aumentando devido seus aspectos de internacionalização no estágio inicial, inovação e crescimento econômico; entretanto, a maioria dos estudos existentes estão focados nos mercados desenvolvidos. Assim sendo, este estudo analisa os efeitos da internacionalização sobre a inovação de uma empresa Born Global de mercado emergente. Utilizou-se a revisão da literatura sobre inovação, internacionalização e Born Globals de mercados emergentes, também entrevista em profundidade com o fundador e a coordenadora financeira/administrativa de uma empresa Born Global brasileira. A qual demonstrou um comportamento proativo de internacionalização aos Estados Unidos. O resultado mostra que a internacionalização a um país com instituições estáveis afeta positivamente a inovação da empresa, possibilitando a exploração de recursos, crescimento financeiro, outrossim conhecimento e capacidades superiores. Esta pesquisa contribui para um melhor conhecimento do fenômeno no contexto dos mercados emergentes. Além disso, a perspectiva das instituições no país de acolhimento, que determina o desempenho de inovação da empresa e, finalmente, explorar o caso de uma empresa de economia emergente que se mudou para um país desenvolvido (Sul-Norte) para desenvolver novas capacidades e manter sua estratégia de inovação.

The influence of exploration and exploitation on born globals’ speed of internationalization

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Lin ◽  
Steven Si
Keyword(s):  
International Entrepreneurship ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Exploration And Exploitation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Born Global Firms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate exploration and exploitation as antecedents to speed of internationalization in born global firms. Design/methodology/approach By using 150 born global firms in China, the authors demonstrate that the influence of exploration and exploitation on born globals’ speed of internationalization. The statistical method in this study is hierarchical regression model. Findings The results revealed that exploration has a negative effect on the internationalization of born global firms, whereas exploration does not. The interaction between exploration and exploitation has positive influence on born globals’ speed of internationalization. Practical implications The study helps entrepreneurs and managers to better understand how to achieve international entrepreneurship success and internationalization success. Originality/value This study makes a theoretical development of internationalization speed, a core aspect of international entrepreneurship theory. First, this study contributes to theories on born globals’ speed of internationalization, which the authors redefined in the current study by using two approaches to measure the speed of internationalization of born global firms. Second, the study used exploration and exploitation as the two designated factors that are supposed to affect the speed of internationalization of born globals which contributes to the theoretical literature of international opportunity.

scholarly journals Born globals and business incubators: a case analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 490-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadzeya Kuryan ◽  
Mohammad Saud Khan ◽  
Veronika Gustafsson
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Support ◽  
Born Global Firms

PurposeThis paper aims to analyze born globals and business incubators from an empirical standpoint. Particularly, the role of business incubators in the emergence and development of born global firms is focused, thereby outlining the significance of incubator influence on rapid internationalization.Design/methodology/approachBased on extant literature on born globals, business incubators and their interrelationship that nurtures internationalization, a theoretical model is developed and empirically tested to analyze potential born globals residing in business incubators.FindingsDue to services provided, such as infrastructure, business support and networking, business incubators create a favorable environment for rapid internationalization of their tenants. However, the initiative to go international comes from the incubatees, and the motivating role of business incubators in this process is fairly insignificant.Originality/valueThe incubator-incubation phenomenon is notably under-researched, with most of the literature focusing on “incubator topics.” This relationship is extremely important to understand to choose appropriate political measures and orchestrate effective management of business incubators.

Post internationalization strategies of born global service firms

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 481-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthik Dhandapani ◽  
Rajesh Srinivas Upadhyayula ◽  
Rakesh Basant
Keyword(s):  
Group Analysis ◽  
Service Firms ◽  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Strategic Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Internationalization Strategies ◽  
And Performance

Purpose Extant literature suggests that post-entry internationalization strategies and performance implications of born globals are an under-researched area. This paper aims to examine the internationalization strategies of born global service firms (BGSFs) and performance implications thereof through strategic group analysis of hand-collected data from Indian information technology (IT) firms. Design/methodology/approach Strategic group analysis has been used to examine if there are any differences in the strategic decisions across firms and if there are any implications of these strategies on the performance of firms. The strategic group approach helps understand not only the antecedents but also the strategic trade-offs that different groups of BGSFs face after internationalization. The study uses Indian IT industry as the context for analysis of BGSFs, as studies have found that the Indian IT industry to have significant presence of born globals. Findings Four distinct strategic paths were found to be followed by BGSFs. In addition, the nature of services and ways of mobilization or deployment of resources explain the different internationalization paths and consequently performance. The performance differences primarily stem from the choice of degree of commitment and scope of internationalization. Practical implications This study provides distinct insights to practice by charting internationalization paths for an emerging born global. Originality/value This paper contributes to the theory on born globals by using strategic lens to explain the internationalization paths and their performance implications.

scholarly journals Internacionalização acelerada de empresas de base tecnológica: o caso das Born Globals brasileiras

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 866-888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Ferreira Ribeiro ◽  
Moacir Miranda Oliveira Jr. ◽  
Felipe Mendes Borini
Keyword(s):  
Born Global ◽  
Born Globals

O fenômeno born global tem sido relatado, principalmente em setores de alta tecnologia, e tem requerido novos entendimentos teóricos sobre a atuação internacional de empresas nascentes e pequenas. Este artigo analisa a relação dos fatores do ambiente externo da empresa no país de origem, fatores organizacionais e fatores do empreendedor pelos quais algumas empresas de base tecnológica (EBTs) se internacionalizam de maneira acelerada. Um survey foi aplicado a EBTs brasileiras. Ao final da coleta de dados, a primeira base de dados gerada continha 214 respostas, das quais 85 foram obtidas de empresas com algum tipo de negócio no exterior, 39,7%. Destes, 54 questionários foram considerados válidos para esta pesquisa. Os dados foram analisados utilizando-se técnicas estatísticas de regressão logística. Os resultados mostram que os fatores externos à empresa influenciam mais na internacionalização das EBTs em relação aos fatores internos. A integração em cadeias produtivas globais e as habilidades gerenciais internacionais do empreendedor aparecem como os fatores que melhor discriminam a internacionalização das EBTs born globals. Portanto, esta pesquisa contribui para a discussão do processo de internacionalização acelerada das EBTs, contribuindo para suprir a lacuna da importância dos fatores externos, internos e do empreendedor no processo de internacionalização dessas empresas.

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