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EU Harmonisation, managerial perceptions and SME export behaviour

Yamin, Mo; Sinkovics, Rudolf R.; Hadjielias, Elias

Authors

Mo Yamin

Elias Hadjielias



Abstract

This paper examines the impact of EU harmonization on promoting exports by SMEs. The paper develops hypotheses on the positive impact of EU harmonization in enhancing stimuli and reducing barriers to exporting beyond the immediate or direct effect of harmonization. The empirical focus of the paper is on the food & beverage sector in Cyprus, employing paired-sample t-test comparing SME perceptions 'before' and 'after' in relation to harmonization. The study shows that compliance contributes towards an overall increase in management perceptions of export stimuli, and an overall reduction in management perceptions of export barriers.

Citation

Yamin, M., Sinkovics, R. R., & Hadjielias, E. (2008). EU Harmonisation, managerial perceptions and SME export behaviour. Journal of Euromarketing, 17(1), 7-21. https://doi.org/10.1300/J037v17n01_02

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 1, 2007
Online Publication Date Oct 11, 2008
Publication Date Oct 11, 2008
Deposit Date Feb 5, 2025
Journal Journal of Euromarketing
Print ISSN 1049-6483
Electronic ISSN 1528-6967
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 17
Issue 1
Pages 7-21
DOI https://doi.org/10.1300/J037v17n01_02
Keywords Harmonization, export promotion, European Union, export barriers
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2772844