Towards a model of understanding strategic decision-making in micro-firms : exploring the Australian information technology sector


Autoria(s): Liberman-Yaconi, Leonardo; Hooper, Terrena; Hutchings, Kate
Data(s)

2010

Resumo

This study explores strategic decision-making (SDM) in micro-firms, an economically significant business subsector. As extant large- and small-firm literature currently proffers an incomplete characterization of SDM in very small enterprises, a multiple-case methodology was used to investigate how these firms make strategic decisions. Eleven Australian Information Technology service micro-firms participated in the study. Using an information-processing lens, the study uncovered patterns of SDM in micro-firms and derived a theoretical micro-firm SDM model. This research also identifies several implications for micro-firm management and directions for future research, contributing to the understanding of micro-firm SDM in both theory and practice.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/31639/

Publicador

Blackwell Publishing

Relação

DOI:10.1111/j.1540-627X.2009.00287.x

Liberman-Yaconi, Leonardo, Hooper, Terrena, & Hutchings, Kate (2010) Towards a model of understanding strategic decision-making in micro-firms : exploring the Australian information technology sector. Journal Of Small Business Management, 48(1), pp. 70-95.

Fonte

Australian Centre for Business Research; QUT Business School; School of Management

Palavras-Chave #150314 Small Business Management #Small Business Strategy #Strategic Decision-making #Information Technology
Tipo

Journal Article