Theoretical Legitimacy of ‘Strategic Entrepreneurship’: How does a firm engage in entrepreneurial exploration as well as strategic consolidation?

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    Abstract

    Theoretical legitimacy of ‘strategic management’ has not yet been established. This exploratory theoretical paper revisits the connection between entrepreneurship and strategy. Examining data of decisions in two firms across their initial years, one of which sold to a larger buyer and the other did not, this paper attempts to trace the firms’ path in navigating the tension between entrepreneurial exploration necessary for initial growth on the one hand, and strategic direction, on the other, through building efficiency routines necessary for profitable exploitation. Preliminary results and implications are discussed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of 2012 the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research and DIANA Conference (ACERE DIANA)
    PublisherAustralian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange
    Pages17
    ISBN (Print)978-0646572673
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2012

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