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| Author: | Schwens, C. Eiche, J. Kabst, R. |
| Title: | The moderating impact of informal institutional distance and formal institutional risk on SME entry mode choice |
| Journal: | Journal of Management Studies
2011 : MAR, VOL. 48:2, p. 330-351 |
| Index terms: | small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) risk management small business Germany |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This study explores informal institutional (herein as: inst-al.) distance and formal inst-al. risk as moderators on the relationship btw. frequently examined decision-making criteria and the entry mode decision of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is shown that the influence of international experience, know-how, and strategic importance on SME mode choice is contingent on the host country's institutional context. Based on a sample of over 220 German SMEs, the study hypotheses are tested. There is found support for the theoretical predictions of this study, forging a link btw. inst-al. and SME entry mode literature. |
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