Exploring the Intention of FTA Utilization by Exporting SMEs: Evidence from South Korea
Considering the proliferation of free trade agreements (FTAs) worldwide, this study develops and empirically tests a conceptual model to explain the impact of CEO attitudes on the intention of exporting firms to utilize FTA preferential tariffs. Based on a survey of 221 exporting small and medium-si...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Emerald Publishing
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Logistics and Trade |
| Online Access: | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.24006/jilt.2019.17.1.001/full/pdf |
| Summary: | Considering the proliferation of free trade agreements (FTAs) worldwide, this study develops and empirically tests a conceptual model to explain the impact of CEO attitudes on the intention of exporting firms to utilize FTA preferential tariffs. Based on a survey of 221 exporting small and medium-sized enterprises in South Korea, this study employed partial least squares structural equation modelling to test the hypotheses. Results show that perceived usefulness and organizational learning partially mediate the relationship between CEO attitudes and intention to use FTA schemes. This study deepens our understanding on the firm’s internal process for utilizing FTA preferential tariffs. |
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| ISSN: | 1738-2122 2508-7592 |