Foreign operation mode strategies of SMEs in emerging markets : the case of Finnish sawmill equipment providers in Russia
Journal: LUTPub (LUT University)
Year: 2020

The purpose of this study was to examine foreign operation mode strategies utilized by SMEs in emerging markets. More specifically, it was also essential to understand the factors affecting foreign operations mode strategies, as well as how SMEs switched, stretched, and combined these modes. These issues were empirically addressed in the context of Finnish sawmill equipment providers entering the Russian market was considered. The research was based on a qualitative multiple case study approach