Exploring the role of firm location and activity field in shaping internationalization pathways:
insights from Romania and the Republic of Moldova
Exploring the role of firm location and activity field in shaping internationalization pathways:
insights from Romania and the Republic of Moldova
Author(s): Liviu-George Maha, Dumitru-Silviu Mistreanu, Ștefan Cătălin Topliceanu, Elena-Daniela VioricaSubject(s): Economy, Geography, Regional studies, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, Regional Geography, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: business profiles; organizational change; corporate social responsability; digitalization; cross-border cooperation;
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the role of firm location and industry to internationalization of Romanian and Moldovan firms, considering eight dimensions of this process. Using a survey of more than 400 firms and grouping companies for each characteristic, this study proves that location has a moderate influence on internationalization dimensions, while industry exerts a stronger impact. Each variable has specific influences on certain dimensions, but both regional disparities and sectoral characteristics shape digital adoption, internationalization speed and intensity. The findings highlight the growing potential for cross-regional cooperation between Romanian and Moldovan firms to strengthen regional development and competitiveness.
Journal: Eastern Journal of European Studies
- Issue Year: 16/2025
- Issue No: SI
- Page Range: 14-35
- Page Count: 22
- Language: English
