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Höher, schneller, weiter? Eine empirische Analyse des strategischen Managements von schnell wachsenden Jungunternehmen

Höher, schneller, weiter? Eine empirische Analyse des strategischen Managements von schnell wachsenden Jungunternehmen
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Year:    2021

Author:    Hora, Wolfgang, Klammer, Adrian

ZfKE – Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship, Vol. 69 (2021), Iss. 3 : pp. 169–186

Abstract

Higher, faster, further? An Empirical Analysis of the Strategic Management of Fast-Growing Start-Ups

Recent studies show that a small share of young, fast-growing firm – so-called gazelles – account for a disproportionately large supply of new jobs and, therefore, contribute significantly to the economic development of many countries. However, the majority of these studies mainly focus on a quantitative assessment of these special types of enterprises as well as developing suitable business policy support measures to foster them. In-depth examinations have been largely missing so far. We address this gap by conducting an explorative, case-based research approach to determine how gazelles strategically manage important resources to facilitate superior firm growth.

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Journal Article Details

Publisher Name:    Global Science Press

Language:    German

DOI:    https://doi.org/10.3790/zfke.69.3.169

ZfKE – Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship, Vol. 69 (2021), Iss. 3 : pp. 169–186

Published online:    2021-07

AMS Subject Headings:    Duncker & Humblot

Copyright:    COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press

Pages:    18

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Hora, Wolfgang

Klammer, Adrian

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Wolfgang Hora / Adrian Klammer: Höher, schneller, weiter? Eine empirische Analyse des strategischen Managements von schnell wachsenden Jungunternehmen 1
Zusammenfassung 1
Abstract 2
I. Einleitung und Problemstellung 2
II. Theoretischer Hintergrund 3
III. Methodik und Stichprobe 5
IV. Ergebnisse 7
1. Entrepreneur 8
2. Humanressourcen und HR-Praktiken 9
3. Innovation und Kundenfokus 1
4. Strategische Planung 1
5. Unterstützende Ressourcen 1
V. Diskussion und Fazit 1
Literatur 1