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| adam_text | Contents
List of Figures
ix
List of Tables
x¿
Preface
xüi
Acknowledgments
xv
Introduction to Strategy and
Entrepreneurship
1
Introduction
1
Strategic Management Process
13
Stages of Strategic Management 1
5
What Is
Entrepreneurship?
17
Approaches to
Entrepreneurship
17
Studying Strategy in Entrepreneurial SMEs
18
The Rationale for Studying Strategy and
Entrepreneurship
20
Integration of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Thinking
21
Structure of the Book
22
References
23
Strategy Formulation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
31
Introduction
31
Theoretical Background of Strategy in Entrepreneurial SMEs
31
Rational Model of Strategy
32
Intuitive Learning Model of Strategy
33
Conceptualization of Strategic Planning
35
Strategy Formulation Phases in SMEs
36
Strategic Management Model for Entrepreneurial SMEs
39
Developing a Meaningful Mission Statement
44
Developing Business Strategies for SMEs
46
Specialization and Diversification
46
Competitive Strategies for SMEs
49
Electronic Commerce (EC) and
SME
Business Strategies
52
Strategy implementation in
SME
55
Strategy Evaluation and Control
58
Summary and Conclusion
59
References
60
Researching Strategy
67
Introduction
67
vi
Strategy Formulation in Entrepreneurial Firms
Methodology in Management Researches: A Positivistic
Approach
67
Overview of Research Methods Employed in Strategic
Management
69
Research Design: Qualitative or Quantitative Research?
70
Research Process
75
Objectives of Study and Research Questions
76
Research Hypotheses
77
The Sample
78
The Dynamic
SME
Strategic Management Model
80
Defining Research Variables
83
The Methods of Data Collection
84
Selection of Data Collection Techniques
88
Data Analysis
94
Summary and Conclusion
97
References
97
4
Data Analysis and Major Findings
103
Introduction
103
Company Details
103
Managerial Characteristics of the Respondents
105
Strategic Planning Activities
110
Developing Objectives and Mission Statement in the Studied
SMEs
113
Environmental Analysis in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
115
Strategy Implementation in SMEs
120
Strategic Management and Organizational Factors
122
Firm Performance Measurement
124
Summary and Conclusion
126
References
126
5
Strategic
Entrepreneurship
129
Introduction
129
Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
130
Nature of Strategic Planning in Entrepreneurial SMEs
132
Strategic Management Approach and Organizational Factors
135
Business-owner Entrepreneurs and Strategic Planning
138
Managerial Characteristics and Strategy Development
139
Strategic Awareness of the Managers
144
Managing Resource Capabilities
146
Summary and Conclusion
150
References
151
6
Crafting Strategy and Environmental Context
157
Introduction
157
Elements of Corporate Strategy
158
Contents
vii
Business Level
Strategy
163
Effective Strategy Formulation and Implementation Process
inSMEs
165
Strategic Planning Tools
166
Developing Mission Statement and Objectives in SMEs
166
Industry and Environment Analysis in SMEs
170
Strategic Planning: Formal or Informal?
176
Strategy Development and Human Resources Involvement
179
Strategic Characteristics and Performance of the Entrepreneurial
Firms
182
Summary and Conclusion
183
References
185
7
Final Lessons and Conclusion
189
Introduction
189
Research questions and objectives of the study
190
Summary of Major Findings
190
Theoretical Contribution
194
Policy Implications
196
Some Learning Points for
SME
managers
197
Limitations of the Study
198
Suggestions for Further Research
199
Index
201
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Contents
List of Figures
ix
List of Tables
x¿
Preface
xüi
Acknowledgments
xv
Introduction to Strategy and
Entrepreneurship
1
Introduction
1
Strategic Management Process
13
Stages of Strategic Management 1
5
What Is
Entrepreneurship?
17
Approaches to
Entrepreneurship
17
Studying Strategy in Entrepreneurial SMEs
18
The Rationale for Studying Strategy and
Entrepreneurship
20
Integration of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Thinking
21
Structure of the Book
22
References
23
Strategy Formulation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
31
Introduction
31
Theoretical Background of Strategy in Entrepreneurial SMEs
31
Rational Model of Strategy
32
Intuitive Learning Model of Strategy
33
Conceptualization of Strategic Planning
35
Strategy Formulation Phases in SMEs
36
Strategic Management Model for Entrepreneurial SMEs
39
Developing a Meaningful Mission Statement
44
Developing Business Strategies for SMEs
46
Specialization and Diversification
46
Competitive Strategies for SMEs
49
Electronic Commerce (EC) and
SME
Business Strategies
52
Strategy implementation in
SME
55
Strategy Evaluation and Control
58
Summary and Conclusion
59
References
60
Researching Strategy
67
Introduction
67
vi
Strategy Formulation in Entrepreneurial Firms
Methodology in Management Researches: A Positivistic
Approach
67
Overview of Research Methods Employed in Strategic
Management
69
Research Design: Qualitative or Quantitative Research?
70
Research Process
75
Objectives of Study and Research Questions
76
Research Hypotheses
77
The Sample
78
The Dynamic
SME
Strategic Management Model
80
Defining Research Variables
83
The Methods of Data Collection
84
Selection of Data Collection Techniques
88
Data Analysis
94
Summary and Conclusion
97
References
97
4
Data Analysis and Major Findings
103
Introduction
103
Company Details
103
Managerial Characteristics of the Respondents
105
Strategic Planning Activities
110
Developing Objectives and Mission Statement in the Studied
SMEs
113
Environmental Analysis in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
115
Strategy Implementation in SMEs
120
Strategic Management and Organizational Factors
122
Firm Performance Measurement
124
Summary and Conclusion
126
References
126
5
Strategic
Entrepreneurship
129
Introduction
129
Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
130
Nature of Strategic Planning in Entrepreneurial SMEs
132
Strategic Management Approach and Organizational Factors
135
Business-owner Entrepreneurs and Strategic Planning
138
Managerial Characteristics and Strategy Development
139
Strategic Awareness of the Managers
144
Managing Resource Capabilities
146
Summary and Conclusion
150
References
151
6
Crafting Strategy and Environmental Context
157
Introduction
157
Elements of Corporate Strategy
158
Contents
vii
Business Level
Strategy
163
Effective Strategy Formulation and Implementation Process
inSMEs
165
Strategic Planning Tools
166
Developing Mission Statement and Objectives in SMEs
166
Industry and Environment Analysis in SMEs
170
Strategic Planning: Formal or Informal?
176
Strategy Development and Human Resources Involvement
179
Strategic Characteristics and Performance of the Entrepreneurial
Firms
182
Summary and Conclusion
183
References
185
7
Final Lessons and Conclusion
189
Introduction
189
Research questions and objectives of the study
190
Summary of Major Findings
190
Theoretical Contribution
194
Policy Implications
196
Some Learning Points for
SME
managers
197
Limitations of the Study
198
Suggestions for Further Research
199
Index
201 |
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