何とも大風呂敷を広げたような題名でせん越ですが, 当軽金属学会の国際化に関 して本欄を借 りて一 言述べさせて頂 きます。 本学会は, その規模において近年ほぼ成熟に達 した感がある。会員数をはじめ, 春秋の大会における 講演件数や参加者, 学会誌の論文投稿数や年間ページ数などもここ数年あま り増加はしていないように 思える。これを打破 して今後の飛躍を図るにはどうすればよいだろうか。それには, 国際化を図ること により学会の裾野を広げることが肝要であると考えられる。 当軽金属学会は世界的にも極めてユニークな学会で, その活動を通 じて, とくに軽金属に係わる工業 技術の一次情報の提供機関としてすでに世界的にも重要な地位を占めているものと思われる。例えば, 西独の専門商業誌である Aluminium 誌が ここ数年の間「軽 金属」に 掲載された研究論文の英文要約を 掲載 している。た...

China’s imminent acceptance as a full member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has generated tremendous enthusiasm in Chinese media and political circles. However, lurking in the shadows behind the well-publicized raft of benefits that China’s entry into the global community are expected to bring, there is a palpable uneasiness, even intrepedation, as the inevitable draws nearer. The recent...

This paper addresses a crucial issue which is central to technology management since it focuses on the role of R&D-related capabilities as determinants of export performance. Empirical evidence from 202 R&D intensive SMEs indicates that the more advanced stages of internationalization require broader, more aggressive and externally oriented R&D capabilities. Results suggest that more advanced e...

This study explores the static and dynamic patterns of new venture strategy and growth. We developed a three-dimensional integrative framework on new venture strategies, proposed seven strategic types, and examined the dynamic patterns of internationalization and growth of new ventures. From successful new venture cases in Korea, each strategic type shows differences in environmental characteri...

This paper provides an introduction into the field of international entrepreneurship. A definition of international entrepreneurship and associated key concepts is given and the research domain of international entrepreneurship is described. A substantial part of the international entrepreneurship literature concentrates on the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a...

On behalf of the editorial team of the Circulation Journal, the official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS), I am pleased to report that the scientific and internationalization levels are steadily increasing. The JCS should represent not only Japan but also countries in Asia and Pacific regions. This would make the position of the Circulation Journal in this region equivalent to ...

This article documents and analyzes the extent and structure of gender-related differences in employment conditions in the business consulting sector in Germany. Using a structural and actor-oriented approach, I tested the hypothesis that the (limited) career paths of women are attributable to the interaction of structural aspects of the sector and company-specific personnel policies. Analysis ...

Internationalization processes in the context of the Internet economy are examined. Case study research was conducted with six Nova Scotia SMEs. Findings from this exploratory study include (1) stage-based theories do not reflect company experience, (2) multi-domestic marketing strategies appear dominant, and (3) location and country-of-origin effects persist, in the online environment. Thus, w...

This paper constructs a model of the recorded music market to investigate the consequences of local content requirements in broadcasting for the ‘internationalization’ of domestic music. We model the entry decisions of bands, the contracting decisions of record companies, the airplay decisions of radio stations and the radio listening and recording purchasing decisions of consumers. We show tha...