There are many reasons behind the
internationalization expansion of family businesses. This study provides an understanding of the
international expansion strategy of family businesses in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) in comparison to other countries. The purpose of this paper is
to investigate the internationalization strategy for family businesses, key
driving factors and the major barriers that could restrict United Arab Emirates
family businesses progress. Based on the objective of the study, this paper
encompasses both qualitative and quantitative research. The sample of this
study includes 20 managers of top 10 family businesses in UAE. The findings
indicate that most of the participants (80%) are interested in the
internationalization process to expand their operations. To remain competitive,
UAE policymakers should consider entrepreneurship education and business
initiative to stimulate entrepreneurship activities both at the local and
national levels.
Birincil Dil | en |
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Konular | Sosyal |
Bölüm | Makaleler |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi : 30 Nisan 2018 |
EndNote | %0 International E-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences INTERNATIONALIZATION PROCESS OF FIRMS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRY: AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF UAE FAMILY BUSINESS FIRMS %A Muhamad Sham Shahkat Ali̇ , Amiruddin Ahamat %T INTERNATIONALIZATION PROCESS OF FIRMS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRY: AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF UAE FAMILY BUSINESS FIRMS %D 2018 %J IJASOS- International E-journal of Advances in Social Sciences %P 2411-183X-2411-183X %V 4 %N 10 %R doi: 10.18769/ijasos.417700 %U 10.18769/ijasos.417700 |