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Document type:
Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Author(s):
Hutzschenreuter, Thomas; Guenther, Fabian
Non-TUM Co-author(s):
ja
Cooperation:
-
Title:
Complexity as a Constraint on Firm Expansion within and across Industries
Abstract:
With this paper, we want to shed light on factors influencing a firm's rate of expansion. We argue that expansion is a complex task and complexity associated with expansion projects in one period can negatively impact rate of expansion in the following period. Moreover, we argue that firm portfolio complexity also slows down further expansion. Using longitudinal data on the expansion path of 91 German companies, we show that added product scope of expansion and degree of internationalization cha...     »
Keywords:
Complexity; Constraint; Firm expansion
Intellectual Contribution:
Discipline-based Research
Journal title:
Managerial and Decision Economics
Journal listet in FT50 ranking:
nein
Year:
2009
Journal volume:
30
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
373-392
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1002/mde.1459
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
Date of publication:
01.09.2009
Judgement review:
0
Key publication:
Nein
Peer reviewed:
Ja
International:
Ja
Book review:
Nein
Commissioned:
not commissioned
Professional Journal:
Nein
Technology:
Ja
Interdisciplinarity:
Nein
Mission statement:
;
Ethics and Sustainability:
Nein
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