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Methodological Problems in the Development of a Growth Model of Business Enterprise

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  • Allan A. Gibb

    (Durham University Business School, Durham, UK)

  • Les Davies

    (Durham University Business School, Durham, UK)

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The paper evaluates various approaches adopted in the analysis of the growth of small business. Placing these approaches in four different categories, the. authors argue that most of the previous studies are limited in their methodo logical or theoretical perspectives. The paper explores these weaknesses and suggests a growth modei, incorporating the lessons learnt. This model, according to the authors, will be much more relevant for the practical analysis of business as well as for the training of counsellors and advisers.

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  • Allan A. Gibb & Les Davies, 1992. "Methodological Problems in the Development of a Growth Model of Business Enterprise," Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, vol. 1(1), pages 3-36, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:jouent:v:1:y:1992:i:1:p:3-36
    DOI: 10.1177/097135579200100102
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