The internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises: do all levels in international networking matter?

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dc.contributor.authorAhimbisibwe, Godwin M.
dc.contributor.authorNtayi, Joseph M.
dc.contributor.authorNgoma, Mohammed
dc.contributor.authorBakunda, Geofrey
dc.contributor.authorKabagambe, Levi
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-26T09:48:24Z
dc.date.available2022-05-26T09:48:24Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate whether each level in international networking (network extension, network penetration and network integration) matters in the internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a cross-sectional and correlational research design. The data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 206 exporting SMEs in Uganda. The study employed a structural equation modelling (SEM) technique using partial least square (PLS) to test the hypothesis. Findings – The findings revealed that network extension and network integration do matter in SMEs’ internationalization, while network penetration does not. Practical implications – SMEs in developing countries need to concentrate on network extension and network integration levels to successfully internationalize their operations. Originality/value – The study provides initial evidence on whether network extension, network penetration and network integration matter in SMEs’ internationalization in developing countries like Uganda.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAhimbisibwe, G. M., Ntayi, J. M., Ngoma, M., Bakunda, G., & Kabagambe, L. B. (2020). The internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises: do all levels in international networking matter?. Journal of small business and enterprise development.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JSBED-09-2019-0313/full/html
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3441
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of small business and enterprise development.en_US
dc.subjectSMEsen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.subjectInternationalizationen_US
dc.subjectNetwork extensionen_US
dc.subjectNetwork integrationen_US
dc.titleThe internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises: do all levels in international networking matter?en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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