Abstract
There is currently limited academic research devoted to empirically examining how business networks and the internet together influence rapid internationalisation, or how rapid internationalisation impacts performance. Therefore, this research develops and tests a comprehensive framework to examine the internet and business networks as enablers of rapid internationalisation and the impact this has on performance. Interview data collected from four managers of medical software SMEs supports the propositions of this research. The findings highlight the significance of internet assisted communication within a business network to enable rapid internationalisation and provide insights into rapid internationalisation and performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | New insights into operating across borders |
| Subtitle of host publication | from traditional to emerging markets : proceedings of the Australia and New Zealand International Business Academy 2013 |
| Editors | Robert Jack, Lucy Taksa |
| Place of Publication | Sydney |
| Publisher | ANZIBA |
| Pages | 1-26 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780980789935 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | Annual Australia & New Zealand International Business Academy Conference - Sydney Duration: 18 Apr 2013 → 20 Apr 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | Annual Australia & New Zealand International Business Academy Conference |
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| City | Sydney |
| Period | 18/04/13 → 20/04/13 |
Keywords
- internationalisation
- networks
- Small-and-Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- the internet
- software
- Australia