Drawing on empirical case-study research carried out in the Bangalore software industry, this book explores the role of network relationships in the internationalization of small knowledge-intensive firms. Using a conceptual framework, it looks at a range of key themes. These include: networks knowledge technology. Highlighting the propensity of small knowledge-intensive firms to develop and leverage network relationships and thereby, the resourcefulness with which entrepreneurial firms can (and do) internationalize, this book is essential reading for academics and students with an interest in the intersection between international business and entrepreneurship.
Author(s): Shameen Prashantham
Series: Routledge Studies in Small Business
Edition: 1
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 192
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Dedication......Page 6
Contents......Page 8
Illustrations......Page 10
Foreword......Page 11
Preface......Page 12
Acknowledgements......Page 14
Abbreviations......Page 17
Part I: Conceptual underpinnings......Page 20
1 Resourceful internationalization......Page 22
2 Networks and internationalization......Page 34
3 Knowledge and internationalization......Page 40
4 Technology and internationalization......Page 52
Part II: Exploratory insights......Page 68
5 The Indian software industry......Page 70
6 Local networks and internationalization......Page 82
7 Foreign networks and internationalization......Page 97
8 The Internet and internationalization......Page 107
Part III: Future research directions......Page 128
9 MNC social capital......Page 130
10 Future research directions......Page 145
Notes......Page 155
References......Page 158
Index......Page 178
