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Learning function and small business growth

Learning function and small business growth Small businesses pay more attention to the ability to maintain the long-term survival of the company because of the high bankruptcy rate in this sector of the economy. This paper analyses the contribution of the learning function to small business growth. Vinten, Lane and Hayes have reported research providing a Western perspective on this issue, and so this is complementary research providing an insight on the Chinese situation. Based on the findings of the interview survey, it provides suggestions about the learning function for small businesses in China. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Managerial Auditing Journal Emerald Publishing

Learning function and small business growth

Yuli Zhang
Managerial Auditing Journal , Volume 15 (5): 5 – Jul 1, 2000
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2000 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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0268-6902
DOI
10.1108/02686900010339355
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Abstract

Small businesses pay more attention to the ability to maintain the long-term survival of the company because of the high bankruptcy rate in this sector of the economy. This paper analyses the contribution of the learning function to small business growth. Vinten, Lane and Hayes have reported research providing a Western perspective on this issue, and so this is complementary research providing an insight on the Chinese situation. Based on the findings of the interview survey, it provides suggestions about the learning function for small businesses in China.

Journal

Managerial Auditing Journal – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 1, 2000

Keywords: Small firms; Owners; Business development; Learning

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