중소기업의 규모와 수출성과 간 관계에서 네트워크 밀도의 비선형 조절효과 검증

The Non-Linear Moderating Effect of Network Density in the Relationship between SME Size and Export Performance

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the moderating effect of network density in the relationship between SME size and export performance. Design/Methodology/Approach A survey was conducted on small and medium-sized export companies located in Jeollanam-do, and a multiple regression analysis was performed. Findings Using a sample of 150 small and medium exporting firms located in Jeollanam-do province, the results revealed that the size of an SME was found to have a significantly positive (+) effect on export performance. Network density was found to moderate the relationship between SME size and export performance for an inverted U-shaped relationship. Research Implications Based on network theory, we argue that there is a nonlinear moderating effect of network density (inverted U-shaped) between the size of SMEs and export performance, and this study presents useful theoretical and practical implications in that it empirically analyzed this relationship.