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" Exploring Strategies of American Small Business Owners in United Arab Emirates "
Shelley Mosley
Schaefer, Thomas
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Latin Dissertation
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English
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804807
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TL49643
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1972895056; 10682836
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Bryson, Christopher Michael
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Exploring Strategies of American Small Business Owners in United Arab Emirates\ Shelley MosleySchaefer, Thomas
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Walden University
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2017
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D.B.A.
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Business Administration
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2017
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140
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Committee members: Anthony, Peter; de Souza, Lionel
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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-0-355-49719-9
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| Abstract
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The International Trade Administration reported that 70% of worldwide revenue for American businesses comes from consumers in emergent markets such as India, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. However, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country that many American small business owners are not operating in and capitalizing on the financial opportunities that are available. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies American small business owners use in successful international entrepreneurship for increased revenue and operational longevity. The study population consisted of 5 American small business entrepreneurs who had succeeded operating in the UAE for at least 5 years. The resource-based view theory was the conceptual framework that grounded this study. Data collection included semistructured interviews and a review of company documents and government records. Data analysis involved coding, word clustering, and the use of qualitative data analytical software to identify patterns. Member checking of interview responses helped to strengthen the integrity of the findings. The use of methodical triangulation enabled a rich analysis and an enhanced trustworthiness of the results. The 4 key themes that emerged from the data analysis were strategic planning, understanding local culture, building relationships, and using digital platforms. Small business owners could use the key themes for the development of international entrepreneurial strategies. The findings from this study and the knowledge generated may influence positive social change by increasing local employment, improving economic conditions, and promoting the development of international business operations for American entrepreneurs.
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Business administration; Entrepreneurship; International Relations
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Social sciences;Born global;International entreprenuers;International new ventures;Internationalization;Market entry
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Schaefer, Thomas
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Business AdministrationWalden University
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