Batas, S. and Leppaaho, T. (2016) The influence of structural holes and network closure in the internationalization process of rapid internationalizing firms. Paper presented to: Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Meeting 2016, New Orleans, USA, 27-30 June 2016. (Unpublished)
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Abstract: | This study examines the development of social capital of nine cases in Greece and Scotland during their international operations. This paper sheds light on network closure and structural holes in order to comprehend how this mechanism can influence the internationalization process. We found that structural holes can be easily and rapidly bridged with the use of existing network relationships. We contribute to the International Business and International Entrepreneurship fields by introducing this mechanism into the context of rapidly internationalizing firms, namely International New Ventures. |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM708 Social capital H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF1379 International commerce |
| Creators: | Batas, Spiros and Leppaaho, Tanja |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law |
| Date: | June 2016 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Event Title: | Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Meeting 2016 |
| Event Dates: | 27-30 June 2016 |
| Event Location: | New Orleans, USA |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| Status: | Unpublished |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8616 |
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