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The role of organisational factors and environmental conditions on the success of newly founded firms

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  • Fuertes-Callén, Yolanda
  • Cuellar-Fernández, Beatriz
  • Serrano-Cinca, Carlos

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This study examines the influence of founding conditions and decisions on new companies' performance, analysing how both environmental context and organisational dynamics interact to determine their success. It distinguishes between two different success indicators: survival and profitable growth. An empirical study conducted using a sample of 3,722 new agri-food companies in two different periods, one of economic stability and the other of recession, showed that founding conditions had long-lasting effects on post-entry performance. The economic context acted as a moderator of the relationship between individual factors and success. Adverse environmental conditions were also a determinant of success, making surviving firms more competitive and resilient. The results reflect the survival of the fitter principle by showing that early profitability reduced the risk of failure and made firms more likely to become profitable in the medium term. Internationalisation strategies developed organisational capabilities that created an imprint for adaptability and growth.

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  • Fuertes-Callén, Yolanda & Cuellar-Fernández, Beatriz & Serrano-Cinca, Carlos, 2025. "The role of organisational factors and environmental conditions on the success of newly founded firms," Journal of Management & Organization, Cambridge University Press, vol. 31(4), pages 2214-2247, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jomorg:v:31:y:2025:i:4:p:2214-2247_32
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