Full Description
How do firms from emerging economies strive for the internationalization of their business? This comprehensive two-volume collection tackles this question by taking a closer look at underexplored issues, including bottom of the pyramid (BoP) business models, value creation and co-creation, employee commitment and the 'born global' concept. Volume II examines internationalization from the perspective of European and African firms. It covers an array of pressing issues within Europe including responsible business practices between SMEs from developed and emerging countries, and the impact of psychic distance, while coverage of African firms places a spotlight on under-researched countries such as Tanzania, Zambia and Nigeria. Providing further examination of emerging markets and internationalization processes, this second volume offers a comprehensive guide for all researchers of international business.
Contents
1. International Business and Emerging Economy Firms: The Contexts of Central and Eastern Europe and Africa; Svetla T. Marinova, Jorma A. Larimo, Tiina Leposky and Marin A. Marinov. Part I. European Perspectives on the Internationalization of Emerging Economy Firms.- 2. The Role of Responsible Business Practices in International Business Relationships between SMEs from Developed and Emerging Economies; Maria Uzhegova, Lasse Torkkeli and Maria Ivanova-Gongne.- 3. West Meets East: Lessons Learned from Misunderstandings during Market Expansion in Russia; Vincent Montenero.- 4. Job Creation of Exporters and Non-exporters: Evidence from Estonia; Tiia Vissak and Jaan Masso.- 5. Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Serbia: Is the Concept of Distance Relevant?; Natasa Grujic and Dimitrios Kyrkilis.- 6. An Acceptance Model for the Adoption of Smart Glasses Technology by Healthcare Professionals; Dilek Özdemir-Güngör, Müge Göken, Nuri Basoglu, Amir Shaygan, Marina Dabić and Tugrul U. Daim.- Part II. African Perspectives on the Internationalization of Emerging Economy Firms.- 7. Empirical Evidence of an Inclusive Business Model: Lessons Learned from Aquaculture in Tanzania; Anders Anker-Ladefoged, Thomas Varberg and Daojuan Wang.- 8. Internationalizing SMEs and Social Networks in the Global South; Jackson Musona, Agnes Asemokha, Lasse Torkkeli and Pasi Syrjä.- 9.The Nexus of Knowledge Sharing and Innovations in the Informal Sector: The Case of Otigba Hardware Cluster in Nigeria; Emmanuel M. Ogunjemilua, Billy A. Oluwale, Oluseye O. Jegede and Blessing F. Ajao.
