Portugal, ora pois! Internationalization strategies of a small family business

Abstract

Objective:

This teaching case aims to expose undergraduate and graduate students to the business problems of decision-making in the development of internationalization strategies.

Dilemma:

This teaching case addresses the dilemmas of a small Brazilian family business when making the decision to internationalize in the Portuguese market. A small family business, which operates in the architecture, decoration, and construction sector, in the production of customized works in ornamental stones, which is faced with the opportunity to serve customers in the Portuguese market, after a long period operating only in the national market.

Relevance/originality:

The case presents itself as an original and real opportunity for the professor to work on internationalization strategies, revitalizing concepts of value proposition, decision-making, adequacy of products and markets and is indicated for application in strategy disciplines in undergraduate and graduate courses.

Keywords:
Entrepreneurship; Strategy; Internationalization; Small Business