A Comparative Evaluation of the Internets Influence on International Market Penetration and Development Strategies of Australian SME's

The Internet has the capability to generate geographical international market expansion and future growth for the firm, a concept known as Internetalisation. However, it is yet to be determined as to how much or to what level the Internet influences internationalisation, and thus international market growth. Both international market penetration and the development of new international customers are achievable goals for the Internet enlightened SME. The aim of this research is to explore the influence of the Internet on international market penetration and development from the strategic perspective of the SME in Australia. It was found that although the Internet has given firms the capabilities to become instantly international, a new theory is not needed but rather an evolved version of network theory may be a better explanation of internationalisation of SME’s in today’s digital environment

Экологическое правосознание о образование личности

В данной статье рассмотрены проблемы развития экологического образования и правосознания личности, проанализировано законодательство Российской федерации об охране окружающей среды в области экологического развития и образования. Выявлены цели и задачи экологического правосознания, обоснована необходимость его совершенствования.This article describes problems of development of ecological education and legal awareness of an individual, analyzes the legislation of the Russian Federation on environmental protection in the sphere of environmental development and education. Aims and objectives of environmental legal awareness are identified; the necessity of its improvement awareness is justified

Educating Idahoans to Make Their Own Estate Planning Decisions

To address the need for estate planning education, University of Idaho Extension partnered with community organizations, local attorneys, and health care professionals to conduct unbiased, low-cost seminars that teach important legal end-of-life concepts and skills. Using the award-winning Legally Secure Your Financial Future: Organize, Communicate, Prepare (LSYFF) curriculum, 19 seminars were offered to nearly 1,600 participants throughout Idaho. Instructors guided seminar participants through an evaluation of their important documents and legal decisions, taught estate planning concepts, motivated attendees to communicate legal end-of-life wishes, and provided references for self-help or professional assistance

'From garage to global': the internet and international market growth, an SME perspective

The Internet has the capability to generate international market expansion and future growth for firms, a concept known as Internetalisation. However, it is yet to be determined how much or to what extent the Internet influences internationalisation, and thus international market growth. Both international market penetration (capitalising on existing country markets) and international market development (capitalising on new country markets) are achievable goals for the Internet-enlightened SME. The aim of this research is to explore the influence of the Internet on international market penetration and development for SMEs in Australia. The Internet has given SMEs the capabilities to become rapidly or even instantly international. That is, the acceleration of internationalisation due to the Internet has changed the once slow and cumbersome process of international market expansion. Specifically, an evolved version of accelerated internationalisation that incorporates the enhanced virtual network capability for SMEs is a more precise theoretical explanation

'From Garage to Global': The Internet's Influence on International Market Growth: An Australian SME Perspective

The Internet has the capability to generate international market expansion and future growth for the firm, a concept known as Internetalisation. However, it is yet to be determined as to how much or to what level the Internet influences internationalisation, and thus international market growth. Both international market penetration (capitalising on existing markets and/or customers) and the development of new international customers are achievable goals for the Internet enlightened SME. The aim of this research is to explore the influence of the Internet on international market penetration and development from the strategic perspective of the SME in Australia. Therefore, the research question, “How has the Internet influenced international market growth? ‿ has been developed. To explore this phenomenon In-depth case interviews were conducted with experienced international marketing strategic decision makers from twelve Australian SME’s that operate internationally and that use the Internet in their internationalisation process. Findings indicate that the Internet has given firms the capabilities to become instantly or rapidly international. The acceleration of internationalisation changes the once slow ands cumbersome process of advancing the firm’s product into international markets. Further, new virtual network intermediaries or electronic marketplaces reduce the need for the firm to have human and financial infrastructures necessary for internationalisation. However, more traditional relationship networks are still the primary mechanism for internationalisation. Thus, a new theory of internationalisation is not needed but rather an evolved version of network theory may be a better explanation of internationalisation of SME’s in today’

How Does Your Label Bring Your Product to the Table? Comparative Analysis of Food Labelling Regulations Between Germany and Australia as an Investigation of the Degree of Harmonisation of Food Safety Regulations.

This paper looks at the degree of harmonisation of food labelling regulations between Germany as a member of the EU and Australia as a member of FSANZ. A qualitative review of secondary data was undertaken to identify similarities and differences between the labelling regulations of these countries from a regulatory perspective. This research found that there are still differences between Germany and Australia in their food labelling regulations but suggests that regulations will become more and more similar between these countries and within the trade blocks due to increasing trade with each other

Network Governance of R&D: Purchaser - Provider Partnerships in a Public Sector Agency

Network forms of organizing are becoming increasingly common, yet less is known about their governance mechanisms than either markets or hierarchies. In this paper, we examine the restructure of a large government R&D agency from a network governance perspective. This longitudinal study tracks the R&D agency as it implemented "purchaser-provider", a popular public sector management reform with the intention of creating market-based competition as a governance mechanism to increase efficiency and effectiveness. In contrast, we found that this R&D purchaser-provider implementation behaved more like a partnership that was better characterized as network governance. That is, we observed a complex multi-stakeholder environment in which a mix of cooperation and competition work hand-in-hand, and social control mechanisms were prevalent. We analyze both the characteristics and the governance of this public-sector R&D network using several business network frameworks. To examine the characteristics of the network we drew mainly on the Scandinavian IMP group’s actor-activity-resource model of business networks. To analyze network governance, we examine the four social mechanisms proposed by Jones, Hesterly and Borgatti (1997). We find that while some mechanisms, namely reputation and macro-culture were prevalent, other mechanisms such as sanctions and restricted access were not observed. Through these analyses of a business network in a somewhat unusual context, we develop a number of managerial and theoretical insights about network governance

Beyond the Bubbles: Identifying Other Purchase Decision Variables Beyond Country of Origin Effect that make Australians buy Champagne

The study of country of origin effect (COOE) examines how consumers perceive products emanating from a particular country. In this paper, we propose a model of Champagne purchase decision variables that places COOE as secondary to situational purchase context. Our model uses Australian ‘aspirational drinkers’ and we propose situational purchase context is the primary decision driver (variable 1) in this purchase decision. We believe that if the occasion is special, the consumer will be motivated by country of origin effect (variable 2) to buy Champagne, and willing to spend a considerable sum of money (variable 3). Together these variables determine perceptions of prestige and luxury (4); comprised of brand image (4a), product presentation (4b) and taste (4c). Each of these variables is discussed with the envisaged choice outcome understood as a brand of Champagne purchased. Areas for future research are also outlined

"From garage to global." An exploration of the Internets influence on international market growth strategies; An Australian small firm perspective

The Internet has the capability to generate geographical international market expansion and future growth for the firm, a concept known as Internetalisation. However, it is yet to be determined as to how much or to what level the Internet influences internationalisation, and thus international market growth. Both international market penetration and the development of new international customers are achievable goals for the Internet enlightened small firm. Thus, the aim of this research is to explore the influence of the Internet on international market penetration and development from the strategic perspective of the small firm. The findings from the research help to better understand how the Internet accelerates the process of internationalisation for small firms. However, although the Internet has given firms the capabilities to become instantly international, an evolved version of network theory may give a superior explanation of internationalisation of small firms in today’s digital environment

Internationalisation: International Market Growth Strategies in a Digital Environment

The powerful global reach of the Internet is altering the international trade landscape. As a consequence of this influence traditional international trade theory and the theory of internationalisation is in need of re-examination (Petersen, Welch & Liesch, 2002). The Internet’s influence on international marketing is a positive one as the technology enhances internationalisation and the capabilities of firms to grow into new and existing foreign markets. That is, the Internet has the capability to generate geographical foreign market expansion and future growth for the firm (Petersen, Welch & Liesch, 2002; Kotabe & Helsen, 2004) a concept known as Internetalisation. However, it is yet to be determined as to how much or at what level the Internet influences internationalisation, and thus international market growth. Both international market penetration and the development of new international customers are achievable goals for the Internet enlightened firm. Subsequently, the research problem “Does the Internet influence market growth strategies in international markets, if so, how and why?” has been developed for research investigation