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The context-dependent nature of small firms' relations with support agencies : a three-sector study in the UK
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Edwards, P. K. (Paul K.), Sen Gupta, Sukanya and Tsai, Chin-ju (2010) The context-dependent nature of small firms' relations with support agencies : a three-sector study in the UK. International Small Business Journal, Volume 28 (Number 6). pp. 543-565. doi:10.1177/0266242610375769
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266242610375769
Abstract
Strategic networking is widely seen to be important for small firms, but most attention has been given to the operation of networks rather than the nature of links with firms' strategies and resources. The article addresses these links through a study of 89 firms in three sectors. Variations in their involvement in external relationships are the focus. Previous theory suggests that product market conditions and firms' internal structures, such as reliance on family labour, will explain the level of involvement. The evidence supports some of these ideas but also shows that the context of the sector is central. For firms, the lesson is to develop distinct kinds of external relationship, depending on the firm's context and strategic position. The policy implication is that business support agencies need to be sensitive to these highly specific contextual factors.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management | ||||
| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Industrial Relations & Organisational Behaviour Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School |
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| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Business networks -- Great Britain, Trade associations -- Great Britain, Small business -- Great Britain, Business logistics | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | International Small Business Journal | ||||
| Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd. | ||||
| ISSN: | 0266-2426 | ||||
| Official Date: | December 2010 | ||||
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| Volume: | Volume 28 | ||||
| Number: | Number 6 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 543-565 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1177/0266242610375769 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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