Presenting a Model for Internationalization of Electronic Businesses in Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD student, Department of Entrepreneurship Management, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Institute of Fundamental Studies of Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University

3 Member of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran

Abstract

The current business environment has changed dramatically over the past few years. Major transformations were underway before the global pandemic, but with the outbreak of the Corona virus and the subsequent global recession, the business landscape has shifted dramatically towards electronicization. Therefore, achieving a model that can help the growth of Iranian businesses in this new environment; It is important. For this purpose, the model of internationalization of Iranian electronic businesses has been presented in this research. This qualitative research has been conducted with thematic analysis method and Iranian electronic businesses active at different international levels (from indirect export to establishing a production center in the target country) have been selected as the statistical population of the research. Based on the research results; First, the institutional components, industrial and organizational environment effective on internationalization are identified, then the internationalization strategies are specified and then the internationalization model is explained. Finally, policy recommendations and practical suggestions are provided based on the research results.

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Strategic Studies of public policy
Volume 13, Issue 46
May 2023
Pages 142-165

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