ABSTRACT

Drawing on empirical case-study research carried out in the Bangalore software industry, this book explores the role of network relationships in the internationalization of small knowledge-intensive firms.Using a conceptual framework, it looks at a range of key themes. These include:networksknowledgetechnology.Highlighting the propensity of small k

part |2 pages

PART I Conceptual underpinnings

chapter 1|12 pages

Resourceful internationalization

chapter 2|6 pages

Networks and internationalization

chapter 3|12 pages

Knowledge and internationalization

chapter 4|16 pages

Technology and internationalization

part |2 pages

PART II Exploratory insights

chapter 5|12 pages

The Indian software industry

chapter 6|15 pages

Local networks and internationalization

chapter 7|10 pages

Foreign networks and internationalization

chapter 8|21 pages

The Internet and internationalization

part |2 pages

PART III Future research directions

chapter 9|15 pages

MNC social capital

chapter 10|10 pages

Future research directions