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4. Internationalization of Singaporean A/E Firms

verfasst von : Lu Chang Peh, Sui Pheng Low

Erschienen in: Organization Design for International Construction Business

Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the paradox between the repelling forces of depletion and discontinuities due to distance apart and the pulling forces of global-interconnectivity, as well as how the consequent clashes and its residue profoundly impinge on the interpretation of the international environment. The chapter aims to provide a succinct description of the fundamentals of internationalization models of trade and business, and explain how firms act when they venture overseas into markets abroad.

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Titel: Internationalization of Singaporean A/E Firms
verfasst von: Lu Chang Peh
Sui Pheng Low
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Buch: Organization Design for International Construction Business
Print ISBN: 978-3-642-35163-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-642-35164-8

Copyright-Jahr: 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35164-8_4