The network approach of internationalization – study case of SME segment

Abstract

The current development of the Word economy depends on simultaneous integration and globalization tendencies. Small and medium enterprises (SME) play an important role in this process. SME form an essential source of economic growth, dynamics and flexibility as well for the advanced industrialized countries as in the emergent economies. It is of great interest to examine how a contemporary small and medium-sized enterprises deals with its international activities and operations. We have determinate the main goal of submitted paper. The attention is devoted to the examples to describe the role of relationships and networks in the business activities and internationalization processes.