Constructing a mediational model of small business growth

被引:25
作者
Omri, Anis [1 ]
Ayadi-Frikha, Maha [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sfax, Fac Econ & Management, Dept Econ, Sfax 3018, Tunisia
[2] Univ Tunis, Natl Engn Sch Tunis, Tunis 1002, Tunisia
关键词
Mediational model; Growth; Micro-enterprises; FIRM GROWTH; PRODUCT INNOVATION; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; PERFORMANCE; TECHNOLOGY; KNOWLEDGE; SUCCESS; ORIENTATION; ENTERPRISES; CAPABILITY;
D O I
10.1007/s11365-012-0223-6
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
The purpose of this paper is to develop a mediational model of small business growth. It evaluates the links between human, social and financial capital of entrepreneurs, innovation and firm growth. Our goal through this model is to demonstrate that it is through the process of innovation these capitals are converted into growth. Based on an analysis of data from 228 Tunisian micro-enterprises, we concluded the mediation possibility of innovation on small business growth.
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页码:319 / 342
页数:24
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