Appraising the Cultural Competency and Network Competence of Indonesian SMEs on Export Performance

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 7 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Cindy Augustie , Norsafinas Md. Saad

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I2P113

How to Cite?

Cindy Augustie , Norsafinas Md. Saad, "Appraising the Cultural Competency and Network Competence of Indonesian SMEs on Export Performance," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 7,  no. 2, pp. 74-79, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I2P113

Abstract:

This study examines the impact of cultural competency and network competence on SMEs international performance. Data were gathered through a survey of 124 Indonesian SMEs engaged in international market. The results indicate that cultural competency and network competence positively impact international performance of Indonesian SMEs.

Keywords:

small medium enterprise, firm performance, international performance, cultural competency, network competence.

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