Family business internationalisation and networks

Author(s): Katerina Kampouri, Emmanuella Plakoyiannaki, Tanja Leppäaho
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is twofold: to provide a meta-synthesis of the current state of knowledge in family business (FB) internationalisation research, adopting a network perspective, and to highlight emerging themes that may set the stage for future work on FB internationalisation, for the benefit of researchers adopting a network perspective. Design/methodology/approach: To address the twofold purpose of the study, the current paper provides a state-of-the-art review of 25 peer-reviewed journal articles published from 1993 to 2014. This study also presents a meta-synthesis of the theoretical approaches, key findings and concepts that were pinpointed in the review, and proposes emerging key themes that are likely to set the stage for future work within this specific field. Findings: The results indicated that since the mid-1990s, research in the field from a network perspective has mainly focused on three aspects, namely, the role of networks and relationships in the internationalisation process, the factors that influence network formation and strategic/managerial issues in the formation and building of network ties. The current paper pinpoints emerging themes within these three aspects and proposes future pathways. Research limitations/implications: The review and meta-synthesis are restricted to 25 studies identified in this specific field. Originality/value: This study comprises an initial attempt to encompass the interface of FB internationalisation and networks.
Organisation(s)
External organisation(s): Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Leeds
Journal: Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing
Volume: 32
Pages: 357-370
No. of pages: 14
ISSN: 0885-8624
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-04-2015-0066
Publication date: 01-2017
Peer reviewed: Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012: 502016 SME-research
Keywords
ASJC Scopus subject areas: Business and International Management, Marketing
Portal url: https://ucris.univie.ac.at/portal/en/publications/family-business-internationalisation-and-networks(6d939f6d-587a-457e-bcdd-da70581677bc).html