Comprehending the internationalization process of INVs: the role of network closure and structure and their interrelation with the three roles of social capital

Batas, S., Leppaaho, T. and Khalik, M. (2016) Comprehending the internationalization process of INVs: the role of network closure and structure and their interrelation with the three roles of social capital. Paper presented to: Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Meeting 2016, New Orleans, USA, 27-30 June 2016. (Unpublished)

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Abstract:

Our paper decodes the link between network closure and structure with the three roles of social capital: efficacy, serendipity and liability. We examine how this mechanism influences the internationalization process of nine Greek and Scottish INVs. Our study concludes that strong and formal ties were linked to the efficacious role, which was the most frequent role identified; weak, informal and intermediary ties were associated with the serendipitous role; and finally weak and formal ties were linked to the liability role, which was the least frequent role. Finally, we found that the change of ties follows the speed of internationalization.

Subjects:

H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM708 Social capital
H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF1379 International commerce

Creators:

Batas, S., Leppaaho, T. and Khalik, M.

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Unpublished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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