A research agenda for startups, scale-up, scale-down, and re-scaling strategies / edited by Christian Felzensztein (Professor of Entrepreneurship and Reh Family Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Clarkson University, New York, USA), Afsaneh Bagheri (Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln, UK) and Christian Lechner (Full Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Department of Business and Management, Luiss University, Italy).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Felzensztein, Christian, editor.

Bagheri, Afsaneh, editor.

Lechner, Christian, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar research agendas

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

New business enterprises.

Business planning.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This timely book addresses the pressing need to understand scale-ups as a distinct phenomenon, presenting a comprehensive exploration of their challenges, strategies, and impacts. It highlights how, as engines of transformation, scale-ups challenge existing market structures, redefine industries, and highlight the need for dedicated research and policy frameworks to support their unique growth trajectories. Comprising research by world-class scholars, this Research Agenda highlights developments in the ever-growing study of scale-ups, underscoring the significance of these firms in shaping economic landscapes. By integrating diverse approaches, including strategic foundations, international scaling, and innovative methods, this book builds a strong foundation for nuanced and actionable further research. As scale-ups continue to play an increasingly pivotal role in innovation and market transformation, this book will inspire further inquiry and collaboration to unlock these firms' full potential. A Research Agenda for Startups, Scale-Up, Scale-Down, and Re-Scaling Strategies is a roadmap for those who seek to foster ecosystems where scale-ups can thrive. It is an essential tool for students, researchers, and academics of entrepreneurship and management, as well as policymakers and managers, who will find the insights and discussion presented here of great benefit"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction: A research agenda for startups, scale-up, scale-down, and re-scaling strategies / Christian Felzensztein, Afsaneh Bagheri and Christian Lechner

Part I: Strategic foundations and dynamics of scaling

1. The scaling funnel: Insights into transitioning from startup to scaleup / Christian Lechner

2. Decoding scaling success: How strategic orientation and capabilities shape the growth trajectories of software firms / Rod B. McNaughton and Rakinder Sembhi

3. Scaling identity and dynamics: The critical role of organizational identity in navigating scaling-up, scaling- down and re-scaling challenges / Euclides Major, Philipp Bubenzer and Rogério Proença

4. Building leadership for scale: The role and design of sme leadership programs / Simon Raby and Mark Hart

Part II: Scaling across borders

5. Startups' international expansion: Comparing the cross- border scaling of three software startups / Deniz Tunçalp and Hakan Erten

6. Unconventional internationalization decisions in global scaling: Understanding the influence of ceo characteristics / Esther Tippmann and Sinéad Monaghan

7. Scale-ups and scaling within Latin America / Sascha Fuerst

8. Scaling-up and scaling-down within rapidly internationalising start-ups: Founders' perceptions of the need to transform capabilities and the role of stakeholders / Shiv Chaudhry, James M. Crick and Dave Crick

Part III: Alternative and context-specific scaling approaches

9. Alternative scaling strategies for post-growth-oriented entrepreneurs: Lessons from platform cooperatives / Carla Bustamante and Veronica Devenin

10. Scaling at the speed of tech: How digital tools drive startup expansion / Hrishikesh Desai

11. The role of exit strategy in startups' scale-up, re-scaling and scale-down / Carol Lucy and Antonina Bauman.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035344574 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.