Strategic Change – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.2633
Organizational Ambidexterity and Born Global Firms’ Post-Internationalization Growth. A Multi-Case Study From the Agri-Food Sector.
María Reyes-Parga, Àlex Rialp-Criado, Viviana Gutierrez-Rincon
This study investigates the influence of Organizational Ambidexterity (OA) on the growth of Born Global Firms (BGFs) post-internationalization within the agri-food sector. Employing a multi-case analysis of 14 Latin American firms, we found that ambidextrous strategies not only enhance international strategic agility and market engagement but also facilitate risk diversification. We delineated seven distinct growth pathways: resilience-driven innovation, innovation/expansion loop, customization, quality, ethical branding, diversification, and ambidextrous networking. Each pathway illustrates unique methods through which BGFs harness exploration and exploitation to drive sustainable growth. This research enriches the dynamic capabilities framework and international entrepreneurship theory, offering actionable insights for managing dual strategic focuses and underlining the role of supportive local policies.
Entrepreneurship & Regional Development – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2025.2598614
Does religion in the home country matter for new venture internationalization? A cross-country analysis
Stephanie A. Fernhaber and Ronia Hawash
Though research increasingly links religion to entrepreneurship, the impact on international entrepreneurship has been relatively ignored. This is surprising given that religion is geographically dispersed and connected throughout the world. Drawing on the theory of entrepreneurial action, we explore the relationship between two key aspects of religion within a home country – religiosity and religious diversity – and new venture internationalization. Using data from 17,382 ventures across 52 countries, we find that religious diversity is positively associated with new venture internationalization. In contrast, the effects of religiosity are mixed: Whereas cognitive religiosity is positively related to new venture internationalization, normative and regulative religiosity have the opposite, negative effect. Implications and suggestions for an expanded future research agenda are offered.