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Early stages of technology-intensive companies in Thailand and Finland

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  • Matti Muhos
  • Pekka Kess
  • Anyanitha Distanont
  • Kongkiti Phusavat
  • Sitthinath Sanpanich

Abstract

Numerous stage models have attempted to clarify management priorities during the early stages of companies. However, a need for more focused and context-specific studies exists. This study seeks to clarify the early stages of technology-intensive companies in Thai and Finnish contexts. To summarise the research questions, the authors ask: What early stages do technology-intensive companies face based on recent empirical literature? How do the experiences of managers in early-stage technology-intensive companies relate to assumptions of such stage framework? What viewpoints should be considered when using stage framework in Thai and Finnish contexts? To answer these questions, this study devises a four-stage framework describing early stages of technology-intensive companies and reflects it through ten case studies in the two contexts. The framework was found to be applicable in both contexts; moreover, an analysis of context-specific viewpoints is also provided. It is necessary to recognise these viewpoints when using this framework in the Thai and Finnish contexts.

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  • Matti Muhos & Pekka Kess & Anyanitha Distanont & Kongkiti Phusavat & Sitthinath Sanpanich, 2014. "Early stages of technology-intensive companies in Thailand and Finland," International Journal of Economics and Business Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(2), pages 177-197.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecbr:v:7:y:2014:i:2:p:177-197
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