How learning styles and knowledge types affect the rapid internationalization of microbusinesses

Author Identifier (ORCID)

Muhammad Aftab Alam: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1657-5795

Abstract

This study examines how different learning styles and knowledge types enable microbusinesses to develop market commitment strategies and rapidly internationalize along diverse growth pathways. Longitudinal data from seven Australian microbusinesses reveal that microbusinesses leverage the product knowledge of the founders for initial internationalization, which improves rapidly through experiential learning and market commitment. The findings contribute by explaining how the proprietor's knowledge evolves along specific value chain configurations.

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Publication

1-1-2025

Volume

2025

Issue

1

Publisher

Academy of Management

School

School of Business and Law

RAS ID

82342

Comments

Taylor, M., Alam, M. A., & Jack, R. G. (2025). How learning styles and knowledge types affect the rapid internationalization of microbusinesses. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2025(1), 15509. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2025.111bp

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