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INTERNATIONAL SALES EFFECTS OF CONNECTEDNESS TO BUYER ’ S NETWORKS

This study reports the findings of a survey of U.S. firms that have engaged in biding on African projects and shows that network connections have a positive effect on sales effectiveness. Network connections with overseas homecountry officials, local key government officials and local firms significantly explain 31 percent of the variance in sales effectiveness. Conceptual and managerial implications are discussed.