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Human capital and SME internationalization: a structural equation modeling study
Author(s) -
Ruzzier Mitja,
Antoncic Bostjan,
Hisrich Robert D.,
Konecnik Maja
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
canadian journal of administrative sciences / revue canadienne des sciences de l'administration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.347
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1936-4490
pISSN - 0825-0383
DOI - 10.1002/cjas.3
Subject(s) - internationalization , structural equation modeling , perception , business , orientation (vector space) , international business , human capital , capital (architecture) , international market , industrial organization , business administration , management , economics , international trade , psychology , computer science , market economy , mathematics , geography , geometry , neuroscience , machine learning , archaeology
This study uses a structural equation modeling technique to predict the internationalization of small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) from the entrepreneur's human capital (dimensions: international business skills, international orientation, environmental perception, and management know‐how). While international orientation and environmental risk perception predicted internationalization, international business skills and management know‐how did not. The implications of these findings for research and practice are discussed. Copyright © 2007 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.