A multidimensional model of venture growth

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.