Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Wendy Colleen Farrell Author-X-Name-First: Wendy Colleen Author-X-Name-Last: Farrell Author-Name: Thitival Hutasingh Author-X-Name-First: Thitival Author-X-Name-Last: Hutasingh Title: Cross cultural communication between developed and emerging markets: a qualitative study on small and medium-sized enterprise communication technology selection and utilisation Abstract: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been shown to be an integral part of economic development and job creation. Seeking growth opportunities, many SMEs are looking abroad; using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to gain entry to previously inaccessible global markets and production. One issue that arises is that communication preferences and the respective ICT tools used to engage in communication differs across high and low-context cultures. This interview-based empirical research looks to identify communication technology needs and preferences experienced by SMEs when attempting to use technology to establish and maintain working relationships across cultures. Journal: Int. J. of Globalisation and Small Business Pages: 1-20 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2018 Keywords: small business; cross cultural communication; ICT; information and communication technology. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91823 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgsbu:v:10:y:2018:i:1:p:1-20 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Manuel Jose Oyson III Author-X-Name-First: Manuel Jose Oyson Author-X-Name-Last: III Title: The rise of 'small globals': an empirical macro analysis Abstract: Even decades ago questions were raised about the traditional internationalisation process models for their failure to explain 'born globals' and firms that internationalised rapidly and skipped 'stages'. The rise in the new millennium of 'small globals' or small firms that internationalised across multiple, often distant, international markets further demonstrates the explanatory limits of internationalisation process models. Notably, these models emerged in the 1970s and 1980s. The international environment, however, has undergone dramatic changes since the 1990s with the development of the internet, advanced technologies, globalisation, and free trade. Whilst the enabling effects of these changes on firm internationalisation are acknowledged, they have largely not been explained nor empirically developed. This paper, based on an empirical study of 12 New Zealand small internationalising firms, addresses this research gap by providing a macro analysis of how key changes in the international environment have enabled the rise of born globals and small globals. Journal: Int. J. of Globalisation and Small Business Pages: 21-48 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2018 Keywords: internationalisation; international business; international environment; globalisation; economic liberalisation; internet; foreign market entry; SMEs; small and medium enterprises; small globals; born globals; internationalisation strategy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91824 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgsbu:v:10:y:2018:i:1:p:21-48 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zacharias Papanikolaou Author-X-Name-First: Zacharias Author-X-Name-Last: Papanikolaou Author-Name: Christos Karelakis Author-X-Name-First: Christos Author-X-Name-Last: Karelakis Author-Name: Konstadinos Mattas Author-X-Name-First: Konstadinos Author-X-Name-Last: Mattas Title: Exploring the antecedents of export motivation: the case of the Greek yogurt firms Abstract: The exports of dairy products in Greece and especially of Greek yogurt during the economic recession establish a key motivating factor for the economic growth and strengthening of Greek firms. The objective of the study is to investigate the factors that motivate Greek yogurt firms to expand their operations to foreign markets. Primary data were gathered through a quantitative survey (structured questionnaire) to 137 yogurt producing firms that also display export activities. Data were analysed via a series of multivariate methods, namely factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and path analysis. The results indicate that the most important determinants of export motivation for yogurt firms include the consumer's preferences, the exports competitive advantage, the firm's resources, the domestic legislation and the firm experience. Journal: Int. J. of Globalisation and Small Business Pages: 49-76 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2018 Keywords: motives; internationalisation; Greek yogurt; capabilities; path analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91829 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgsbu:v:10:y:2018:i:1:p:49-76 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ruhanita Maelah Author-X-Name-First: Ruhanita Author-X-Name-Last: Maelah Author-Name: Nor Hadza Nor Yadzid Author-X-Name-First: Nor Hadza Nor Author-X-Name-Last: Yadzid Title: Budgetary control, corporate culture and performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia Abstract: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the economic development of Malaysia as they represent 99.2% of businesses in this country. This study attempts to determine the relationship between budgetary control tightness and organisational performance with corporate culture as the moderating variable among SMEs in Malaysia. The study found that budgetary control tightness has positive relationship with performance. Further tests found that budgetary control tightness resulted in low performance for consensual, entrepreneurial and competitive cultures. As for bureaucratic culture, budgetary control tightness does not result in high organisational performance. Practically, the study highlights to the management the importance of budgetary control and corporate culture on performance. Theoretically, this study contributes in the areas of accounting and management control system, especially in the scope of SMEs. Limitations of the study include the regional scope of study and its focus on existing corporate culture. Journal: Int. J. of Globalisation and Small Business Pages: 77-99 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2018 Keywords: budgetary control; culture; SMEs; small and medium enterprises. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91831 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgsbu:v:10:y:2018:i:1:p:77-99