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Aspiring to go abroad: How and when International Entrepreneurial Aspiration Fuel Emerging Markets Entrepreneurial Ventures' Internationalisation Speed

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Domnan MiriORCiD

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Abstract

While the international entrepreneurship literature suggests that international entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) is a critical strategic posture that can enhance the speed of internationalisation, the drivers pertaining to entrepreneurial aspiration in the international entrepreneurship context remains underexplored. Using the theory of planned behaviour, this study explored how IEO arising from international entrepreneurial aspiration triggers the speed of internationalisation of entrepreneurial ventures in an emerging economy – Ghana. Based on a moderated mediation model, this study posits that international political network ties moderates the positive link between IEO and internationalisation speed and strengthens the positive indirect effect between international entrepreneurial aspiration and the speed of internationalisation. Results from a sample of 229 entrepreneurial ventures supported our hypotheses. Theoretical and practical implications, as well as the limitations and future research directions are discussed.

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Author(s): Gyensare M, Miri D, Zahoor N, Alajaty M

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of International Management

Year: 2024

Volume: 30

Issue: 2

Online publication date: 31/01/2024

Acceptance date: 29/01/2024

Date deposited: 16/10/2025

ISSN (print): 1075-4253

ISSN (electronic): 1873-0620

Publisher: Elsevier Inc.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2024.101130

DOI: 10.1016/j.intman.2024.101130

Data Access Statement: Data will be made available on request.

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