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Hora, W., Klammer, A. Höher, schneller, weiter? Eine empirische Analyse des strategischen Managements von schnell wachsenden Jungunternehmen. ZfKE – Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship, 69(3), 169-186. https://doi.org/10.3790/zfke.69.3.169
Hora, Wolfgang and Klammer, Adrian "Höher, schneller, weiter? Eine empirische Analyse des strategischen Managements von schnell wachsenden Jungunternehmen" ZfKE – Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship 69.3, 2021, 169-186. https://doi.org/10.3790/zfke.69.3.169
Hora, Wolfgang/Klammer, Adrian (2021): Höher, schneller, weiter? Eine empirische Analyse des strategischen Managements von schnell wachsenden Jungunternehmen, in: ZfKE – Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship, vol. 69, iss. 3, 169-186, [online] https://doi.org/10.3790/zfke.69.3.169

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

Hora, Wolfgang | Klammer, Adrian

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

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Dr. Wolfgang Hora, Universität Liechtenstein, Institut für Entrepreneurship, Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse, 9490 Vaduz

Dr. Adrian Klammer, Universität Liechtenstein, Institut für Entrepreneurship, Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse, 9490 Vaduz

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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.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
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