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The Evolution Of Firms' Internationalisation From A Network Perspective - An Australian Case Study
In: Mazet, F; Salle, R; Valla, J. IMP Conference (13th): Interaction, Relationships And Networks In Business Markets; 04 Sep 1997-06 Sep 1997; Lyon, France. IMP; 1997.
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Abstract
Over the last twenty years a number of approaches that attempt to describe and explain the internationalisation of business organisations have been postulated, namely, the "stages", "learning", "contingency" approaches, and, more recently, the "network" approach. By means of a case study, this paper describes the evolution of a relationship between an Australian manufacturing firm and a Thai firm which has now been in existence for almost twenty years. This relationship is studied in the context of applications of the network paradigm to the internationalisation of the firm. The case analysis highlights the dynamic, complex and multidimensional nature of the internationalisation process. It also shows the potential contribution that both the case study methodology and the network paradigm can make to enhancing our understanding of the internationalisation process.