Publication type: Article in scientific journal
Type of review: Peer review (publication)
Title: Lessons learned from Swiss born globals entering Brazil
Authors: Prystupa-Rządca, Kaja
Lupina-Wegener, Anna
Johannot, Claudia
et. al: No
DOI: 10.1108/JEEE-12-2018-0139
Published in: Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
Volume(Issue): 12
Issue: 1
Page(s): 125
Pages to: 143
Issue Date: 2019
Publisher / Ed. Institution: Emerald
ISSN: 2053-4604
2053-4612
Language: English
Subjects: Brazil; Born global; Niche strategy; Mode of entry
Subject (DDC): 658: General Management
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to contribute to managers’ understanding of the internationalization of born global (BG) firms from developed countries in emerging markets. Adapting the new institutional sociology approach, the authors provide insights into how BGs might strive to bridge the institutional distance. Design/methodology/approach: An explorative, multiple case study is used focusing on two Swiss BG firms in Brazil. Findings: The study shows that these two firms faced similar institutional challenges. However, they approached them in different ways and achieved different outcomes. The comparison of these two cases highlights key factors that may influence successful internationalization, namely, niche strategies, high commitment modes of entry and the liability of outsidership. Research limitations/implications: The main research implication is that the market mode of entry and high commitment entry modes are conductive to local market knowledge acquisition. Future research should investigate how western BGs might overcome the disadvantages of foreignness and effectively gain acceptance in emerging markets such as in Brazil, China or India. This could be done by looking at micro-processes, e.g. multiple identities in which BGs might strive to simultaneously fit in and stand out in the host market. Practical implications: The findings, which uncover key factors that influence internationalization, shall contribute to managers’ understanding of how BG firms from developed economies enter emerging markets and overcome challenges. Originality/value: Comparing these two cases highlights key factors that may shed light on the successful internationalization of BGs from developed countries in emerging markets. The authors first describe the institutional isomorphic pressures on the two Swiss BGs in Brazil. Second, the authors reveal how they engaged in isomorphic processes to bridge the institutional distance.
URI: https://arodes.hes-so.ch/record/4855/
https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/27545
Fulltext version: Published version
License (according to publishing contract): Licence according to publishing contract
Departement: School of Management and Law
Organisational Unit: International Management Institute (IMI)
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Prystupa-Rządca, K., Lupina-Wegener, A., & Johannot, C. (2019). Lessons learned from Swiss born globals entering Brazil. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, 12(1), 125–143. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-12-2018-0139
Prystupa-Rządca, K., Lupina-Wegener, A. and Johannot, C. (2019) ‘Lessons learned from Swiss born globals entering Brazil’, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, 12(1), pp. 125–143. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-12-2018-0139.
K. Prystupa-Rządca, A. Lupina-Wegener, and C. Johannot, “Lessons learned from Swiss born globals entering Brazil,” Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 125–143, 2019, doi: 10.1108/JEEE-12-2018-0139.
PRYSTUPA-RZĄDCA, Kaja, Anna LUPINA-WEGENER und Claudia JOHANNOT, 2019. Lessons learned from Swiss born globals entering Brazil. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies [online]. 2019. Bd. 12, Nr. 1, S. 125–143. DOI 10.1108/JEEE-12-2018-0139. Verfügbar unter: https://arodes.hes-so.ch/record/4855/
Prystupa-Rządca, Kaja, Anna Lupina-Wegener, and Claudia Johannot. 2019. “Lessons Learned from Swiss Born Globals Entering Brazil.” Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies 12 (1): 125–43. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-12-2018-0139.
Prystupa-Rządca, Kaja, et al. “Lessons Learned from Swiss Born Globals Entering Brazil.” Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, vol. 12, no. 1, 2019, pp. 125–43, https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-12-2018-0139.


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