Foreign market entry knowledge and international performance: the mediating role of international market selection and network capability

While the literature emphasizes the importance of knowledge and foreign market knowledge for international performance, it is unclear about the intervening/mediating relationships. From a knowledge-based view and network approach, we posit that previous foreign market entry (FME) knowledge can be us...

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Autores: Martín Martín, Óscar, Chetty, Sylvie, Bai, Wensong
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:España
Institución:Universidad Pública de Navarra
Repositorio:Academica-e. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Pública de Navarra
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:academicae__::8d2bd4bd812372c3894ce940afdac0b9
Acceso en línea:https://academica-e.unavarra.es/handle/2454/42702
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Business networks
Business relationships
Foreign market entry
International market selection
International performance
Network capability
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Sumario:While the literature emphasizes the importance of knowledge and foreign market knowledge for international performance, it is unclear about the intervening/mediating relationships. From a knowledge-based view and network approach, we posit that previous foreign market entry (FME) knowledge can be used in the selection of international markets and to enhance network capabilities and international performance. We test the relationships between these constructs in a sample of 140 Australian SMEs. We contribute to the international SME literature by explaining important mechanisms through which FME knowledge affects SMEs’ international performance. International market selection and network capability mediate its relationship with international performance.