Conceptualizations to Advance Born Global Definition: A Research Note

Conceptualizations to Advance Born Global Definition A Research Note

The ‘Born Globals’ (BGs) have now been studied for over a decade and yet the conceptualizations and theory development are at an initial phase. This article was written to clarify the definition of a BG firm, and focus on its characteristics. BGs deviate considerably when contrasted with traditional...

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Published in:Global business review Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 45 - 50
Main Authors: Gabrielsson, Mika, Kirpalani, V H Manek, Dimitratos, Pavlos, Solberg, Carl Arthur, Zucchella, Antonella
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: B-42, Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi SAGE Publications 01-06-2008
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Summary:The ‘Born Globals’ (BGs) have now been studied for over a decade and yet the conceptualizations and theory development are at an initial phase. This article was written to clarify the definition of a BG firm, and focus on its characteristics. BGs deviate considerably when contrasted with traditional internationalizing Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Most importantly their vision is global, they have global products which are of unique and specialized nature, and they have accelerated internationalization capability from inception.
ISSN:0972-1509
0973-0664
DOI:10.1177/097215090700900103