International Business Review – Volume 34, Issue 2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2024.102387
Towards a better understanding of the interrelationship between dynamic capabilities and international entrepreneurship
Christos Pitelis, Catherine L. Wang, Mathew Hughes & Véronique Ambrosini
The dynamic capabilities view (DCV) and international entrepreneurship perspective (IEP) are major, relatively recent advances in international business (IB), strategy, and entrepreneurship. Despite their different disciplinary backgrounds—DCV in evolutionary economics and the resource-based view and the IEP in entrepreneurship and marketing—they share many themes and ideas in common, which have only recently started being acknowledged. In this article, we explore the contribution of, and interrelationship between, the two approaches, their limitations and scope for further development. Key insights include that the DCV helps complement IEP in terms of its focus on value co-creation and the requisite reconfiguration of resources to help bring about value capture. In turn, IEP complements DCV in terms of its exploration of the nature of opportunities and the entrepreneurial capabilities to sense these, and in terms of providing supporting evidence about these capabilities.
International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal – Volume 21, Number 46 DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-024-01061-6
Bridging borders and boundaries: the role of new technologies in international entrepreneurship and intercultural dynamics
Silvana Filomena Secinaro, Michele Oppioli, Lara Demarchi and Ota Novotny
This study investigates the interplay between international entrepreneurship, digitalisation, new technologies, and intercultural dynamics in the context of globalisation and technological advancements. Through a systematic literature review, we synthesise the evolving landscape of international entrepreneurship research, focusing on the integration of digitalisation, Industry 4.0, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Our findings highlight the growing scientific interest in leveraging new technologies and digitalisation to overcome traditional and cultural barriers in international entrepreneurship, thereby facilitating the emergence of innovative business models. Key insights reveal that while new technologies act as catalysts for reducing intercultural barriers and reshaping business models, they also introduce regulatory and privacy concerns. This study contributes to the international entrepreneurship literature by offering an updated perspective on the role of technology and digitalisation in international entrepreneurship, emphasising the need for new competencies to navigate the complexities of a technologically interconnected global market. By bridging existing gaps, this research opens new avenues for future exploration, particularly regarding the impact of digital transformation on international business strategies. The findings have significant implications for academics and practitioners aiming to understand and leverage the opportunities presented by the intersection of international entrepreneurship, technology, digitalisation, and intercultural dynamics.