The Determinants of Internationalization of Family Business

The general purpose of this study is to determine and identify the determinants of internationalization of family businesses in Malaysia. The specific aim of this study is to identify the influences of internationalization. The three determinants that are investigated in this research are cultural dimensions, environmental factors and also technological advancements. Samples of 50 family businesses were randomly selected from all over Malaysia. The findings show that cultural dimensions and environmental factors have the strongest influence on the intention to internationalize. Technological advancements however is said to be not significantly related. Understanding these factors can extend the knowledge which can lead to better internationalization of companies that will help Malaysia s socioeconomic growth and development.

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El Dr. Shankar Chelliah está actualmente afiliado a la Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), con sede en Penang, Malasia. Antes de convertirse en académico, tiene quince años de experiencia corporativa ocupando varios puestos en empresas de primera línea y actualmente en la sección de Negocios Internacionales.