Read:
A Theory of International New Ventures: A Decade of Research
Shaker A Zahra
Journal of International Business Studies, Vol 36 No. 1 (Jan 2005) p 20-28
Published by: Palgrave MacMillan Journals
Assignment:
Explain how the article builds on the seminal work of Oviatt and McDougall in their paper, Toward a Theory of International New Ventures, published in 1994. Describe and analyse the factors identified in the Zahra article as giving competitive advantage to new firms in the globalised economy. Do you agree that these are the key factors underlying success in the international business environment? Give reasons for your answer.