Project Publications
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The reserach results have been published as a research monograph and scientific books in 2014 as well as in partner journals:
Wach, K. (2014). Theoretical Framework of the Firm-Level Internationalisation in Business Studies (chapter 1) In: A. Duréndez & K. Wach K. (Eds.), Patterns of Business Internationalisation in Visegrad Countries – In Search for Regional Specifics. Cartagena: Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (ISBN: 978-84-942562-0-2).
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Abstract
Chapter 1 discusses the basics of the firm-level internationalisation process, especially it includes the theoretical foundations for paths, patterns or pathways of internationalisation of businesses.
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Hungary
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Contact:
Dr hab. Krzysztof Wach
Cracow University of Economics
wachk@uek.krakow.pl
www.wach.uek.krakow.pl
