Determinants and Dimensions of Firm Growth

摘要: Firm growth is an important indicator of a thriving economy. Although the determinants firm have been studied in various disciplines, integrated analysis still lacking. This paper attempts to provide such analysis. Many are summarized and classified into three dimensions: individual, organizational, environmental determinants. By conducting empirical study using 523 Dutch small medium sized firms, we identify which measured by employment growth. Our findings show that do not affect Individual ones do: entrepreneurs with motivation having technical knowledge more likely grow their firms while characterized strong need achievement less engage Organizational most influence on growth: older firm, it grow. Availability financial capital found be crucial Finally, firm’s scalability (its preparedness grow) positive impact