Abstract
The paper adopt multiple and longitudinal case study research to explore the connections between firm growth and stakeholder management. Through the analysis of five family-owned firms that reached and maintained a leadership position in their respective industries or segments over a long time period, we develop a model showing that outperforming competitors adopt (i) an idiosyncratic growth behaviour and (ii) a hierarchical, dynamic stakeholder management, that are embedded in the leaders’ view of the firm wellbeing as an overarching goal. This article contributes to advancing theory on the strategic management vs. ethics debate and can be a useful guide for managers who are interested in reflecting on goals, values, and beliefs underlying their firm’s growth behaviour.
| Lingua originale | English |
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| Titolo della pubblicazione ospite | The firm's role in the economy. Does a growth-oriented business model exist? |
| Pagine | 1-30 |
| Numero di pagine | 30 |
| Volume | Il ruolo dell’azienda nell’eco |
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| Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2013 |
| Evento | The firm's role in the economy. Does a growth-orientedIl ruolo dell’azienda nell’economia Esiste un modello aziendale orientato alla crescita? - Lecce Durata: 19 set 2013 → 21 set 2013 |
Convegno
| Convegno | The firm's role in the economy. Does a growth-orientedIl ruolo dell’azienda nell’economia Esiste un modello aziendale orientato alla crescita? |
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| Città | Lecce |
| Periodo | 19/9/13 → 21/9/13 |
Keywords
- growth
- stakeholder