Synopses & Reviews
This volume examines the forces and factors that shape the global competitive environment for small firms, and identifies representative case examples of successful and unsuccessful responses to competition from around the world. Additionally this book addresses academic, policy, and business practice issues vis-a-vis small enterprise survival. The introduction to the volume lays out the principal, overarching argument that the challenge to, and responses by, small firms in the era of globalization can best be addressed and understood through taking a holistic approach - one in which political and economic, macro and micro, industry-level and firm-level interact symbiotically.
Synopsis
This book provides a timely and relevant assessment of the impact of globalization on small firms' competitiveness. It analyzes 'new economy' effects and rules of the game for nations, regions and different types of firms, and it addresses academic, policy and business practice issues vis-a-vis small enterprise survival.
Synopsis
This volume examines the forces and factors that shape the global competitive environment for small firms, and identifies representative case examples on successful and unsuccessful responses to competition from around the world.
Synopsis
This volume examines the forces and factors that shape the global competitive environment for small firms, and identifies representative case examples on successful and unsuccessful responses to competition from around the world.
About the Author
JERRY HAAR is Professor of Management & International Business and Senior Fellow in both the Knight-Ridder Center for Excellence in Management and Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center, College of Business Administration, Florida International University. JORG MEYER-STAMER is founder and partner of mesopartner ParG, a research, training and consultancy firm specialized in territorial development. He is the author of various books and articles. He has also developed a number of methodologies that are used in territorial development across the world.
Table of Contents
PART I: GENERIC ISSUES
Introduction; J.Meyer-Stamer & J.Haar
Local Development, Global Value Chains, and Latecomer Development; P.Knorringa & J.Meyer-Stamer
Issues in Financing Small Enterprises; D.Riner
The Unexpected Player: Small Firms in Business with Low-income Sectors; P.Marquez & E.Reficco
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among Born Global Enterprises; M.Renko & J.Haar
PART II: COUNTRY CASE STUDIES
Competitive Business Practices in Developing Economies: The Case of Small and Mid-size (SMEs) Companies in Mexico; J.Alonso Gomez
Italian SMEs and Industrial Districts on the Move: Where are they Going?; A.Carabelli, G.Hirsch, & R.Rabellotti
Globalization and Spains SMEs; G.Cardoza & G.Fornes
Unraveling Informal Entrepreneurship: Small Firm Clusters and Economic Ungovernance in Nigeria; K.Meagher
Indian Small Firms under Globalization: Has Policy Helped?; K.Das
Conclusion: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Harsh Reality of SMEs in the New Global Economy; J.Haar & J.Meyer-Stamer PART I: GENERIC ISSUES
Introduction; J.Meyer-Stamer & J.Haar
Local Development, Global Value Chains, and Latecomer Development; P.Knorringa & J.Meyer-Stamer
Issues in Financing Small Enterprises; D.Riner
The Unexpected Player: Small Firms in Business with Low-income Sectors; P.Marquez & E.Reficco
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among Born Global Enterprises; M.Renko & J.Haar
PART II: COUNTRY CASE STUDIES
Competitive Business Practices in Developing Economies: The Case of Small and Mid-size (SMEs) Companies in Mexico; J.Alonso Gomez
Italian SMEs and Industrial Districts on the Move: Where are they Going?; A.Carabelli, G.Hirsch, & R.Rabellotti
Globalization and Spains SMEs; G.Cardoza & G.Fornes
Unraveling Informal Entrepreneurship: Small Firm Clusters and Economic Ungovernance in Nigeria; K.Meagher
Indian Small Firms under Globalization: Has Policy Helped?; K.Das
Conclusion: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Harsh Reality of SMEs in the New Global Economy; J.Haar & J.Meyer-Stamer