O impacto do empreendedor internacional nas Born Globals

Abstract

The theory of born globals emerged in 1993 and since then haschallenged several theories of internationalization. This concept refers tocompanies that regard the global market as their natural context and whoseentrepreneurs are crucial in the internationalization of the firm.This study analyses, therefore, how the international profile of theentrepreneur influences the creation and development of the born globals.Based on literature review, it was possible to develop a framework thatspecifies the link between the two variables under study – international profile ofthe entrepreneur and born global. Although this study is exclusively theoretical,it was possible to develop propositions for future research.This study clarifies, in particular, the positive association between theknowledge and personality of entrepreneur and the creation and developmentof born globals.

Date of Award	2012
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Ricardo Alexandre Morais (Supervisor)