Internationalization and firm performance of SMEs: The moderating effects of CEO attributes

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Internationalization Orientation in SMEs: The Mediating Role of Technological Innovation (2019, background): “Yet, empirical results remain contradictory and inconsistent, with outcomes varying from positive to negative, to a U-shaped relationship or no relationship whatsoever (Bianchi et al., 2017; Hsu et al., 2013; Knight and Cavusgil, 2004; Mohr and Batsakis, 2017; Sullivan, 1993; Zhou et al., 2007).”
Rapid internationalization and long-term performance: The knowledge link (2017, background): “Furthermore, once in the country, managers must learn how to operate in a different setting and add value to new stakeholders (Hsu, Chen, and Cheng, 2013).”
Influence of CEO characteristics in family firms internationalization (2017, background): “Accordingly, and in line with previous research (Barroso et al., 2011; Cavusgil & Naor, 1987; Hsu et al., 2013; Simpson & Kujawa, 1974), we can accept our Hypothesis 1 and conclude that the higher formal education level of executives in FF, the higher the ability towards internationalization.”
Comprehensive Board Diversity and Quality of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure: Evidence from an Emerging Market (2017, background): “Nevertheless, according to Hsu et al. (2013), educational level shapes an individual’s cognitive base and leads to a better ability to process information and ability to absorb new ideas.”