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Dimensions On the Survival of Start-Up Business: A Multidimensional Scaling and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis

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  • Bridget R. Estaca

    (Master’s Student Researcher, Master in Business Administration at University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines)

  • Vicente Salvador E. Montaño

    (Dean of College of Business Administration at University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines)

Abstract

Startup businesses continuously face challenges related to market trends, technological advancements, and increasing economic pressures that affect their survival and sustainability. Rapid economic changes have reshaped industry standards and heightened concerns regarding the adoption of technology, customer trust, and economic stability. Despite these challenges, the existing literature lacks a comprehensive understanding of how startup businesses survive in the current context, particularly from the perspective of entrepreneurs. This study aimed to identify the key dimensions that characterize the survival of startup businesses in Davao City. The study employed Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) and involved 254 startup business entrepreneurs who responded to a 50-item scale instrument developed from in-depth interviews. The findings revealed several core dimensions of startup business survival, namely entrepreneurial Resilience, adaptive capabilities, market agility, and strategic resource orientation. These findings provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs, support institutions, and policymakers to strengthen the long-term sustainability and viability of startup ventures.

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  • Bridget R. Estaca & Vicente Salvador E. Montaño, 2026. "Dimensions On the Survival of Start-Up Business: A Multidimensional Scaling and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis," Post-Print hal-05838121, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05838121
    DOI: 10.59324/ejtas.2026.4(5).41
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