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Title

Investigating the applicability of the firm life-cycle model to SMEs in the Hungarian ICT sector

Author(s)

Perenyi, Aron;  Selvarajah, Christopher;  Muthaly, Siva

Abstract

This paper investigates the applicability of firm life-cycle theory on SMEs. Companies in the Hungarian ICT sector were surveyed using an established quantitative survey instrument assessing organisational characteristics of firms. Four major points of criticism identified regarding the application of firm life-cycle theory are reflected upon, and the results of the study are cross-referenced with findings of qualitative research investigating the firm lifecycle phenomenon in Hungary. Findings approve of the applicability of life-cycle stages, and show that transitions between stages tend to follow a progressive sequence. Results also indicate stagnation in SMEs, while their decline remains hidden.

Publication type

Conference paper

Research centre

Swinburne University of Technology

Source

Proceedings of 'Back to the Future', the 56th Annual ICSB World Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, 15-18 June 2011

Publication year

2011

FOR Code(s)

15 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services;  150304 Entrepreneurship;  150310 Organisation and Management Theory

Keyword(s)

Firm life cycle theory;  Hungary;  Information and communication technology;  Small and medium sized enterprises;  SMEs

Publisher

Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth

ISBN

9780981902838, 0981902839

Publisher URL

http://www.icsb2011.org/programspeakers/papersessions/subthemes/emergingformsofentrepreneurshipandinnovation.4.62efe22412f41132d41800012306.html

Copyright

Copyright © 2011.

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