What is it about?
Extant internationalization studies have devoted limited attention to the dynamics of the learning advantage of newness (LAN), which we, in response, investigate through the process approach and the novel lens of the concept of liminality. We conduct a longitudinal multiple-case study of five Finnish internationalizing firms. We inductively derive a process model that shows how the underlying liminal factors, such as international opportunity scaffolding activities, learning from communitas, and rituals, contribute to the development of learning advantage of newness.
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Why is it important?
Originating in anthropology, the liminality perspective offers a novel perspective on learning advantage of newness (LAN) of early internationalizing firms. We also provide directions for future research and recommendations for practitioners.
Perspectives
•Limited attention so far to the dynamics of the learning advantage of newness (LAN). •We investigate LAN through the process approach and the novel lens of the concept of liminality. •We conduct a longitudinal multiple-case study of five Finnish internationalizing firms. •We inductively derive a process model that shows development of learning advantage of newness. •Underlying liminal factors such as international opportunity scaffolding activities, communitas, and rituals are critical.
Dr Emmanuel Kusi Appiah
University of Vaasa
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This page is a summary of: Liminality and developmental process of learning advantage of newness of early internationalizing firms, International Business Review, December 2023, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2023.102176.
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