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From Zero to Hero : A Comparative Case Study on Managerial Capability Development in Incubated Start-ups

Background Exploring the literature stream of the knowledge perspective as well as that of start-ups andincubation, and subsequently bringing the two together. Aim To construct propositions regarding the process of developing managerial capability in incubatedstart-ups. Methodology The study entails 3 start-ups that provide a high technology product. The development ofmanagerial capability was explored through a comparative case study in which founders, businesscoaches and externally recruited employees where interviewed. Findings The process of managerial capability development in incubated start-ups can be deconstructedinto two processes, knowledge acquisition and knowledge integration, where each process presentdistinct attributes in different stages of development of the start-up. This managerial capabilityformation is an incremental process that drives growth.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:liu-120828
Date January 2015
CreatorsCarlsson, Emilia, Martinetti, Daniela
PublisherLinköpings universitet, Företagsekonomi, Linköpings universitet, Filosofiska fakulteten, Linköpings universitet, Företagsekonomi, Linköpings universitet, Filosofiska fakulteten
Source SetsDiVA Archive at Upsalla University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeStudent thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text
Formatapplication/pdf
Rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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