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PurposeThis study aims to investigate current deglobalization against globalization and to hypothesize reasons and drivers of deglobalization. In addition, the study suggests an empirical model to test whether deglobalization exists in the world economy. The consequences of deglobalization are discussed.Design/methodology/approachVarious measures for deglobalization are introduced for monitoring the deglobalization of a country, and statistical measures are reported. The research framework for deglobalization and empirical models are suggested. The relationship between deglobalization and globalization is being modeled using three KOF globalization indexes: economic, political and societal. This study used panel data from 1970 to 2017 for developed and developing countries to determine the degree of deglobalization.FindingsDeglobalization has been found empirically since the global financial crisis. Deglobalization is estimated by the decreasing trend of import share in a country's gross domestic product and is influenced by manufacturing imports, country's income divide and political globalization. Both economic and societal globalizations have negative influence on deglobalization. Deglobalization is more apparent in developed countries than in developing countries, and the deglobalization trend will continue in diverse formats.Research limitations/implicationsThis study limits the use of few variables to test the antecedents of deglobalization. Another study can be done to extend preceding variables and estimate the consequences of deglobalization, which may segregate the globalization effect. The international business executive should understand the complexity of deglobalization and consider business benefits and risks to be encountered.Originality/valueThis study used panel data from 1970 to 2017 for developed and developing countries to determine the degree of deglobalization.

Purpose – Without question, globalization has presented different opportunities to entrepreneurs seeking to expand their companies in foreign markets. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial activity, information internalization, and product differentiation in export oriented firms. As such, entrepreneurial activities are divided into exploitative and exploratory opportunities. These opportunities are crucial in improving firms’ performance. Design/methodology – A structural questionnaire was developed using 21 factors/indicators from previous researches. The subjects of this study were recruited using convenience sampling in export SMEs in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. Data were collected through visits or e-mails from the export managers, executives, and CEOs of export SMEs in advance. 321 questionnaires were collected over a period of one month. 316 questionnaires were used in the final analysis. Findings – First, International Entrepreneurial-orientation (IE) has a positive effect on the exploration and exploitation of business opportunities. Second, the exploration and exploitation of business opportunities have a positive impact on information internalization. Third, information internalization has a significant effect on product differentiation and plays a mediating role in seeking opportunities, utilizing opportunities, and differentiating products. Originality/value – This study contributes to the development of academic discussions by explaining existing research gaps. First, there is currently a lack of research focusing precisely on the product differentiation capability of SMEs in manufacturing field in terms of IE. To bridge these gaps, we examined the entrepreneurial factors impact on product differentiation and tries to expand the discussion about the internationalization of SMEs, which were mainly focused on IT companies, and manufacturing companies. Second, there is no intuitive explanation regarding international entrepreneurial activity in terms of exploration and exploitation within existing. In this study, international entrepreneurship activities were classified in terms of exploration and exploitation.

핀테크는 산업간 융 · 복합으로 인한 시너지를 창출하여 혁신적이고 다각화된 금융서비스를 양상하며 금융산업 생태계에 구조적인 변화를 가져오고 있다. 그러나 소비자 관점에서 SNS를 결합한 금융서비스의 수용의도에 대한 심도 있는 연구는 아직 존재하지 않는다. 이에 본 연구에서는 SNS뱅킹서비스에 대하여, 소비자들이 지각하는 위험과 SNS뱅킹 기술의 특성으로 인한 긍정적, 부정적인 영향력이 소비자의 기술수용행동에 미치는 과정을 통합적으로 고찰하고, 이 과정에서 사용저항과 사용만족의 역할을 실증 하였다. 실증을 위하여 카카오뱅크 사용자 295명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였으며 분석결과, SNS뱅킹의 확산에는 소비자의 사용만족과 사용저항이 직·간접적으로 영향을 미쳤다. 특히, 경제적 위험으로 인한 사용저항이 가장 중요한 변수로 나타났으며, 서비스와 프라이버시에 대한 우려감이 뒤를 이었다. 기술 특성의 경우에는 인지된 적합성이 상대적 이점에 비해 중요하게 나타났다.