The empirical link between entry mode selection and barriers to internationalisation
by Craig C. Julian
International Journal of Trade and Global Markets (IJTGM), Vol. 2, No. 3/4, 2009

Abstract: This study examines the impact that barriers to internationalisation have on entry mode selection for Australian firms entering foreign markets. The study considers a comprehensive set of potential barriers to internationalisation and four major entry modes. The study was based on an empirical investigation of Australian firms having operations in foreign markets. The findings indicate that venture management characteristics, distribution access, foreign practices incompatible with domestic business, adapting to foreign market needs and foreign market attractiveness as barriers to internalisation were the significant determinants of entry mode selection for direct exporters, joint ventures, contract manufacturers and wholly owned subsidiaries.

Online publication date: Tue, 20-Oct-2009

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Trade and Global Markets (IJTGM):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com