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    The impact of individualism and collectivism on firm’s internal capabilities and external networks
    (International Journal of Global Management Studies, 2010) Berte, E.
    This study aims to identify the impact of individualism and collectivism in the development of internal capabilities and external networks of Technology Based Start-Up Firms (TBSF). We conducted a multiple case study, with multiple units of analysis. The data were collected through unstructured, in-depth interviews and via a semi-structured, questionnaire interview. The data analysis confirmed our assumption that in individualistic cultures it is easier for TBSF to develop internal capabilities than in collectivistic cultures. We also found that in collectivistic cultures is easier for TBSF to develop external networks than in individualistic cultures.
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    The lessons learned from the unique characteristics of small technology-based firms.
    (International Management Review, 2010) Berte, E.; Martinho, I. R. A.; Rodrigues, L.
    The aim of this study is to identify how characteristics of small technology-based firms (STBFs), their unique combination of internal capabilities, structure, and processes, influence strategy formulation. Based on qualitative research using multiple case studies supported by semi-structured interviews, the study’s main results indicate the founder’s technical expertise shapes the business, mission, and vision. Lack of resources allows limited activities in strategy formulation with few matching capabilities analyses or benchmarking studies. STBFs favor competitive analysis almost exclusively in developing a market positioning strategy without regard for other methods.
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    Matchmaking and the multinational enterprise: how individual motivation and international strategy interact to affect expatriate adjustment
    (International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 2011) Ratiu, C.; Lvina, E.; Berte, E.
    In this theoretical work, we propose a fresh look at expatriate adjustment, in which the focus is on the link between motivational antecedents and expatriate adjustment, moderated by international strategy orientation. Key concepts from human resource management and international strategic management are linked in a model that crosses levels of analysis and develops a typology of expatriate adjustment. The primary contribution of this paper is extending our understanding of human resource management in the complex environments of emerging and transitional economies, by showing when and how expatriates are likely to adjust more effectively.
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    Shifting technology from the Universities to a high performance business.
    (Revista de Administração da UFSM, 2009) Berte, E.; Neely, L.
    The first aim of this study is to identify the external and internal factors that have shaped the performance of Technology-Based Start-up Firms (TBSF) in the US. The second goal is to compare this study with a previous study conducted in Brazil, to identify incubator best practices that may increase the performance of incubated firms. The US study focuses on graduated firms from the Indiana University incubator located in Indianapolis. The main partners of three technology-based start-up firms were interviewed, based on a semi-structured questionnaire. The outcomes from our analysis indicated that the TBSF have both internal and external factors that affect their performance. The analysis showed that as an external factor, the incubator’s connection with university was helpful for obtaining capital. As internal factors, the technical expertise and entrepreneur managerial competence was identified as fundamental factors for TBSF success. The analysis also indicated that some of those factors are different between Brazilian firms and American firms. In Brazil, the management training offered by the incubator is considered very important for the performance of the incubated firms. This was not confirmed in the American study. Knowing what affects the performance of technology-based start-up firms will help incubators offer improved, and more comprehensive services enabling firms to develop and expand.