Research Article
SME internationalization research: Mapping the state of the art
Abstract
enThis paper offers a review of published conceptual and empirical studies indexed in the main academic search databases, covering literature on the internationalization of small and medium‐sized firms. We analyzed a total of 554 papers covering the period between 1977 and 2014, and found the following general trends: empirical research focuses mainly on Europe and is characterized by a diversity that identifies 74 different topics. This study provides academics and practitioners with a clear perspective on future directions of SME internationalization and contributes to our understanding of the relevant research to date. Copyright © 2016 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Résumé
frLe présent article propose un tour d'horizon des études empiriques et conceptuelles sur l'internationalisation des petites et moyennes entreprises répertoriées dans les principales bases de données de recherches scientifiques. L'analyse de 554 articles publiés entre 1977 et 2014 met en évidence les tendances suivantes : les études empiriques portent surtout sur l'Europe et couvrent soixante‐quatorze sujets différents. L'étude propose aux chercheurs et aux praticiens des pistes claires pour les recherches futures sur l'internationalisation des PME en même temps qu'elle permet de mieux cerner les recherches pertinentes existantes. Copyright © 2016 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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