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http://dx.doi.org/10.22156/CS4SMB.2019.9.4.088

Analysis of SMEs Internationalization theory through Systematic Literature Review  

Kim, Sang-Gil (Department of Business Consulting, Daejeon University)
Hyun, Byung-Hwan (Department of Business Consulting, Daejeon University)
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Journal of Convergence for Information Technology / v.9, no.4, 2019 , pp. 88-99 More about this Journal
Abstract
The objectives of this study is to Systematic literature review of internationalization of SMEs. Due to the economic characteristics of Korea, which depends on economic growth by exports, internationalization has become an essential management activity, not an option for SMEs. As a result, more than 400 studies related to the overseas expansion and internationalization of SMEs have been published in the past 20 years, focusing on major academic journals (such as KCI). Accordingly, the research trends used as advance research in internationalization research were analyzed of SMEs. Research targets were defined as the internationalization of SMEs and searched through 'RISS' (Research Information Sharing Service) as 'internationalization', 'global ', 'export', 'overseas expansion' and 'theory'. The analysis was carried out using a Systematic literature review. It was selected as the 76 studies and According to international research subjects and characteristics, the four areas of internationalization motive, process, outcomes, and support were analyzed. The results of the study confirmed that the most active research is focused on internationalization outcomes. This study could provide a support and the parties concerned in the ecosystem of SMEs in Korea with implications for the SMEs overseas market.
Keywords
SMEs; Internationalization theory; Internationalization study; Systematic Literature Review; Research trend;
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