Scaling up or seeking acquisition: which factors determine the trajectories and exit strategy of start-ups during the growth phase?
Combemorel, Romane (A.A. 2024/2025) Scaling up or seeking acquisition: which factors determine the trajectories and exit strategy of start-ups during the growth phase? Tesi di Laurea in Managerial decision making, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Luigi Marengo, pp. 80. [Master's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
Literature review, theoretical framework, hypotheses. State of knowledge. Research problem, research question and hypotheses. Methodology. A qualitative constructivist approach. Data collection. Interviewees and case studies profiles. Relevance and limits of the field of research. Coding method. Results. Perceptions of market timing and uncertainty (real options theory). Internal capabilities and growth readiness (resource-based view). Stakeholder influence and governance dynamics (agency theory). The influence of founders’ attributes on strategic decisions. Market and industry context. Discussion of findings.
References
Bibliografia: pp. 61-64.
| Thesis Type: | Master's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Management, English language (LM-77) |
| Chair: | Managerial decision making |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Marengo, Luigi |
| Thesis Co-Supervisor: | Lechner, Christian |
| Academic Year: | 2024/2025 |
| Session: | Autumn |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 29 May 2026 10:51 |
| Last Modified: | 29 May 2026 10:51 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/45993 |
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