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International networking and knowledge acquisition of Chinese SMEs: The role of global mind-set and international entrepreneurial orientation

Lin, Z.; Cao, X.; Cottam, E.

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X. Cao

E. Cottam



Abstract

Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasing their international networking and knowledge acquisition activities. This paper attempts to explain this phenomenon by examining the joint influence of leader global mind-set and firms’ international entrepreneurial orientation on those two internationalisation activities. A conceptual model was developed and tested with data from a sample of 208 SMEs in China. The results indicate that both leader global mind-set and firm’s international entrepreneurial orientation have a direct impact on Chinese SMEs’ international networking and knowledge acquisition activities; in addition, leader global mind-set has an indirect effect through the mediation of firms’ international entrepreneurial orientation. The findings of this study provide important theoretical and practical implications.

Citation

Lin, Z., Cao, X., & Cottam, E. (2020). International networking and knowledge acquisition of Chinese SMEs: The role of global mind-set and international entrepreneurial orientation. Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, 32(5-6), 449-465. https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2019.1640459

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 6, 2019
Online Publication Date Jul 8, 2019
Publication Date 2020
Deposit Date Feb 20, 2019
Publicly Available Date Jan 8, 2021
Journal Entrepreneurship and Regional Development
Print ISSN 0898-5626
Electronic ISSN 1464-5114
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 32
Issue 5-6
Pages 449-465
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2019.1640459
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1307611

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