Network development and firm growth: A resource-based study of B2B Born Globals |
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Authors: | Fabian Sepulveda Mika Gabrielsson |
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Institution: | 1. International Business, Aalto University School of Business, P.O. Box 21290, FI-00076 AALTO, Finland;2. International Business, University of Eastern Finland, Finland;3. International Business, Aalto University School of Business, Finland |
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Abstract: | Using multiple case studies, we explore how Born Global networks develop as the firm's internal resources grow. Building on networks and entrepreneurship research, we develop a theoretical framework and advance five propositions that link resource development and entrepreneurial orientation to network content, structure, centrality, and management. We also explore the benefits that Born Globals gain from this development. Key findings include: resource accumulation and network development have a strong relationship while network content becomes increasingly strategic; strong entrepreneurial orientation coincides with calculative network management; network benefits are not always advantageous to the firms. This study makes empirical contributions to Born Global and Networks research in the context of Business-to-Business firms, and provides practical implications for Entrepreneurs and Born Global managers. |
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Keywords: | Born Global International New Venture Business-to-Business Networks Strategic resources |
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