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The Importance of Dynamic Capabilities in the Post North African Market Survival of African SMEs International New Ventures (INVs)

In: The Palgrave Handbook of African Entrepreneurship

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  • Michael Mustafa

    (The University of Nottingham Malaysia)

  • Louise Scholes

    (Loughborough University)

Abstract

Research and empirical evidence concerning the post-market entry survival of African SMEs remains scarce. Even scarcer is research examining the internationalization behaviors of African SME international new ventures (INVs). This study addresses these gaps by exploring the internationalization behavior of Zambian SME INVs to North Africa. In addition, the study examines the key factors that determine the post-entry survival of African SME INVs. Drawing on a dynamic capability perspective we identify entrepreneurial initiatives and developing networks, niche market and product focus, along with transformation and renewal of existing capabilities as critical capabilities that enhance the post-entry survival of African SME INVs.

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  • Michael Mustafa & Louise Scholes, 2022. "The Importance of Dynamic Capabilities in the Post North African Market Survival of African SMEs International New Ventures (INVs)," Springer Books, in: Oluwaseun Kolade & David Rae & Demola Obembe & Kassa Woldesenbet Beta (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of African Entrepreneurship, chapter 0, pages 19-44, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-75894-3_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-75894-3_2
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