The way of enterprise: a study of the origins, problems and achievements in the growth of post-war British firms
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| adam_text | CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PAGE V
INTRODUCTION XI
PART I
THE THEME DEFINED
WHAT IS ENTERPRISE?*THE SMALL BUSINESS*THE DYNAMIC
FEW*CHARACTER OF THE CASE MATERIAL*LEGACY OF THE WAR
*THE POST-WAR ENVIRONMENT*ENTICEMENT TO FAILURE*
HAZARDS OF COMPETITION*ORIGIN OF THE STUDY*TERMS OF
REFERENCE 3
PART II
CASE HISTORIES OF 21 FIRMS
CHAPTER 1. FOUNDING NEW INDUSTRIES
AUTOMATION: ELLIOTT-AUTOMATION LTD. 25
CARTOON FILMS: HALAS & BATCHELOR CARTOON FILMS LTD. 29
SLOTTED ANGLE: DEXION LTD. 32
CHAPTER 2. PARTICIPATION IN EXPANDING INDUSTRIES AND TRADES
BIOLOGICAL STAINS: EDWARD GURR LTD. 37
ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND METALLURGY: METACHEMICAL PROCESSES
LTD. 40
ELECTRONICS: THE SOLARTRON ELECTRONIC GROUP LTD. 44
RADIO AND TELEVISION RETAILING: THE BROADMEAD GROUP 49
RADIO FREQUENCY HEATING: RADYNE LTD. 53
CHAPTER 3. INNOVATION IN BACKWARD INDUSTRIES
AIDS TO ACCESS: ACCESS EQUIPMENT LTD. 58
BUILDING: COSELEY BUILDINGS LTD. 61
GREETINGS CARDS: KAYE-GIBSON LTD. 65
POULTRY: THE BUXTED CHICKEN CO. LTD. 70
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: JAMES NORTH & SONS LTD. 74
VII
V1U THE WAY OF ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER 4. BREAKING INTO ESTABLISHED INDUSTRIES
DOMESTIC HEATING: DIMPLEX LTD. PAGE 79
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: KENWOOD MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. 83
TOYS: LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. 86
CHAPTER 5. IMPROVING STANDARDS OF SERVICE
ADVERTISING: HOBSON, BATES & PARTNERS LTD. 92
ENGINEERING: MORFAX LTD. 96
FILM PRINTING AND PROCESSING: COLOUR FILM SERVICES LTD. 101
HIRE PURCHASE FINANCE: YEOMAN CREDIT LTD. 104
PRINTING: WEATHER OAK PRESS LTD. 107
PART III
ANATOMY OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER 1. THE SPRINGS OF ENTERPRISE 115
WHY START A BUSINESS?*THE RELEASE MECHANISM*WHAT
KIND OF BUSINESS?*BACKGROUND FOR THE LAUNCHING*THE
PERSONAL FACTOR*SOMETHING NEW IN PRODUCTION*MODERN
METHODS FOR OLD INDUSTRIES*SOMETHING NEW IN SERVICE
*PROMOTIONAL AND PUBLICITY SERVICES*MAINLY FOR INDUSTRY
*THE INVENTIVE FIRM.
CHAPTER 2. THE PHASE OF SURVIVAL 138
THE STARTING CAPITAL*AN UNUSUAL EXPEDIENT*FINDING
PREMISES*MAKE-DO EQUIPMENT*SCARCITY OF MATERIALS*
LABOUR RELATIONS IN THE NEW FIRM*TIMING THE START*
CAUSES OF TROUBLE*CHANCE TAKES A HAND.
CHAPTER 3. THE PHASE OF GROWTH 157
FINANCING GROWTH: PROFITS*FINANCING GROWTH: THE BANKS
*FINANCING GROWTH: THE FINANCE INSTITUTIONS*OUTGROWING
THE PREMISES*RATIONALISING PRODUCTION*HOW TO COMPETE*
SELLING AND SERVICE*EMPHASIS ON EXPORT*DIVERSIFICATION
AND GROWTH*CONSEQUENCES OF DIVERSIFICATION*THE BURDEN
OF RESEARCH*TRIALS AND ERRORS*MEASURES OF GROWTH*
EVIDENCE OF GROWTH.
CONTENTS IX
CHAPTER 4. THE PHASE OF SHAPING PAGE 185
THE ART OF DELEGATION*THE TOP MANAGEMENT FUNCTION*
FINDING, AND KEEPING, EXECUTIVES*ATTRACTION OF THE SMALL
FIRM*MANAGEMENT OF MEN*THE STRONGEST INCENTIVE*
FISSION AND FUSION*MANAGEMENT OF MONEY*SELF-TAUGHT
MANAGERS.
CHAPTER 5. TOWARDS MATURITY 204
PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT*PRIVATE OR PUBLIC?*RISKS OF
ENTERPRISE*THE HUMAN FACTOR*FATEFUL DECISION*FAMILY
OWNERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE.
PART IV
ENTERPRISE*ITS PURPOSE AND PROSPECTS
CHAPTER 1. THE MEN AND THE SETTING 219
THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT*ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF THE
ENTREPRENEUR*THE SOCIAL VIRTUES*WHAT HOPE FOR THE
FUTURE?*DANGERS AHEAD: GIGANTISM*DANGERS AHEAD:
OFFICIAL INTERVENTION*THE FRINGE FIRMS.
CHAPTER 2. WHY NEW ENTERPRISE IS NECESSARY 236
CONTRIBUTION OF THE SMALL OUTSIDER *CORRECTIVE FOR
SAFETY-MINDEDNESS*THE TURBULENCE OF COMPETITION.
CHAPTER 3. HOW TO MAKE ENTERPRISE POSSIBLE 242
BRIDGING THE GAPS IN FINANCE*AID FOR INNOVATION*A GAP
REMAINS*ESTABLISHED INDUSTRY CAN HELP*CONTESTS AND
PUBLICITY*THE TRUE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT*RECOGNITION
FOR ENTERPRISE*STRENGTH THROUGH CO-OPERATION*MOBILISING
BUSINESS TALENT.
SUMMARY: CONCLUSIONS AND PROPOSALS
1. THE PROSPECT FOR ENTERPRISE 259
2. THE NECESSITY OF ENTERPRISE 261
3. SOME RECOMMENDATIONS 263
BIBLIOGRAPHY 267
INDEX 269
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