Means versus goals at the starting line: Performance and conditions of effectiveness of entrepreneurial action

Various theoretical perspectives suggest that a means-oriented approach to new venture development can be a viable alternative to the conventional approach, which emphasizes predetermined goals, and that the former is favored by expert entrepreneurs. However, it is still unclear whether, and under w...

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Published in:Journal of small business management 2020-03, Vol.58 (2), p.333-361
Main Authors: Furlotti, Marco, Podoynitsyna, Ksenia, Mauer, René
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new venture performance
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