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Motivation behind alternative growth modes in SMEs : a systematic literature review (2023)
Hakola, D., & Sarna, B. (2023). Motivation behind alternative growth modes in SMEs : a systematic literature review. In M. Xheneti, S. Costa, J. Heinonen, & A. Kurczewska (Eds.), Contextual Embeddedness of Entrepreneurship (pp. 107-127). Edward Elgar. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035320684.00015
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Hakola, Daria; Sarna, Bhavesh
Parent publication: Contextual Embeddedness of Entrepreneurship
Parent publication editors: Xheneti, Mirela; Costa, Sílvia; Heinonen, Jarna; Kurczewska, Agnieszka
ISBN: 978-1-0353-2067-7
eISBN: 978-1-0353-2068-4
Publication year: 2023
Publication date: 04/08/2023
Pages range: 107-127
Publisher: Edward Elgar
Place of Publication: Cheltenham
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035320684.00015
Publication open access: Not open
Publication channel open access:
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/88916
Abstract
The topic of firm growth has received attention from numerous scholars in the entrepreneurship and strategic management research. Yet knowledge about small firm growth remains fragmented and inconclusive. Related studies hold common predispositions which do not equally consider companies of different sizes and the diversity of growth modes. In this systematic literature review we address these shortcomings and present findings on the antecedents of growth mode decisions in small- and medium-sized enterprises. We conduct a systematic analysis of empirical studies to present an integrative framework of the major motives behind internal, external, and hybrid growth modes in small firms. This study is a starting point for further in-depth discussions on small firm growth. We contribute by answering the call for a systematic understanding of firm growth particularly in the context of smaller organizations, and by proposing directions for further research on the topic.
Keywords: small and medium-sized enterprises; growth companies; systematic reviews
Free keywords: growth; SMEs; organic; acquisitive; hybrid; systematic literature review
Contributing organizations
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2023
JUFO rating: 2
