A multidimensional model of venture growth

Citation
Jr. Baum et al., A multidimensional model of venture growth, ACAD MGMT J, 44(2), 2001, pp. 292-303
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Management
Journal title
ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00014273 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
292 - 303
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-4273(200104)44:2<292:AMMOVG>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
We drew upon strategic management theory, organizational behavior theory, o rganization theory, and entrepreneurship models to form an integrated model of venture growth including 17 concepts from five micro and macro research domains. The model was tested with responses from 307 companies from the a rchitectural woodworking industry. CEOs' specific competencies and motivati ons and firm competitive strategies were direct predictors of venture growt h. CEOs' traits and general competencies and the environment had significan t indirect effects.