Identification of Linkages between the Competitive Potential and Competitive Position of SMEs Related to their Internationalization Patterns Shortly after the Economic Crisis

摘要: Objective: We aim to identify internationalization profiles of SMEs for the period immediately following global economic crisis (years 2010-2013) and characterise them with reference firms' competitive potential during (year 2009), their position at end analysed period. Research Design & Methods: The study is based on a complementary data set derived from secondary (AMADEUS database) primary sources information (computer assisted telephone interviews top managers) 553 micro, small medium firms located in Poland. conduct cluster analysis different years 2010-2013. Findings: In year ambitious investors average had disposal substantially better than remaining two groups. Ambitious exporters were equipped cautious internationalizers only terms human resources, intangible resources quality control. Implications Recommendations: Policy support should be particularly oriented towards supplying about foreign markets fostering an optimal allocation resources. Contribution Value Added: suggests that strategy diversifying international recovery can means improving performance reducing excessive dependence fluctuations key markets.