Is Entrepreneurial Orientation Always Beneficial For Internationalization of Korean Ventures?

This study examines the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on the small and medium enterprises (SME) degree of internationalization (DOI), and the direct and moderating effects of strategic alliance. Our survey examination of 112 Korean SMEs reveals that entrepreneurial orientation is positively associated with the DOI. In addition, though both marketing and R&D alliance provide no direct impact, R&D alliance acts as a moderator in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and the DOI. The findings’ implications for research and managerial practice are discussed.