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A comparative evaluation of the Internets influence on international market penetration and development strategies of Australian SME’s

Mathews, Shane W. and Healy, Marilyn J. (2005) A comparative evaluation of the Internets influence on international market penetration and development strategies of Australian SME’s. In Proceedings The Impact of Multinational Enterprises on the Business and Social Environment and Trade Agreements in the Asian Region : Australia and New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA) Conference 2005, pages pp. 1-21, Melbourne, Australia.

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Abstract

The Internet has the capability to generate geographical international market expansion and future growth for the firm, a concept known as Internetalisation. However, it is yet to be determined as to how much or to what level the Internet influences internationalisation, and thus international market growth. Both international market penetration and the development of new international customers are achievable goals for the Internet enlightened SME. The aim of this research is to explore the influence of the Internet on international market penetration and development from the strategic perspective of the SME in Australia. It was found that although the Internet has given firms the capabilities to become instantly international, a new theory is not needed but rather an evolved version of network theory may be a better explanation of internationalisation of SME’s in today’s digital environment.

Item Type:Conference Paper
RM Number:2006002504
Status:Published
Subjects:350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350200 Business and Management > 350212 International Business
ID Code:10150
Deposited By:Mathews, Shane
Deposited On:16 October 2007
Alternative Locations:http://www.monash.edu.au/cmo/anziba05/
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2005 (please consult author)