Naslov
The Interdependence of International Experience And The Choice of the Internationalization Strategy

Autori
Giergia Dino

Izvornik
Proceedings of 9th International OFEL Conference on Governance, Management & Entrepreneurship (2459-6434) 1 (2021), 1; 18-41

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
upper echelon theory ; international experience ; demographic characteristics ; content analysis ; top management team

Sažetak
Background: Following the upper echelons theory, this paper focuses on the implications of international experience on strategic management decisions. The article condenses the most prominent articles on international experience in the upper echelon theory and seeks to draw new conclusions. Objectives: The research aimed to determine the connection between international experience and internationalization strategy. In addition, the secondary objective was to determine whether strategic decisions, in addition to international experience, are influenced by additional moderating variables. Methods/Approach: A statistical research was conducted among top managers in Croatian companies by the primary survey. The survey is aimed at Croatian companies covered by the Register of Exporters with the Croatian Chamber of Commerce. Following the survey, we received 104 responses from companies whose export exceeded 50 percent of yearly turnover. Results: Research results show that greater international experience de facto influences companies' greater international exposure - especially in fully controlled internationalization strategies. By identifying which independent and control variables have the greatest influence, we have defined this research's primary objective. However, it has also been discovered that the moderating variables that influence the decision to internationalize are at work. This also fulfilled the secondary objective of this research and further enriched the basic theory.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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