Corporate governance in high-growth firms

Ladegård, Gro; Rasmussen, Casper Claudi

doi:10.22495/cocv12i2c2p5

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“…Access to CG resources has an impact on small firms’ ability to innovate and grow (de Cleyn and Braet, 2012). However, there is evidence that high-growth firms do not need the monitoring functions of the board (Ladegard and Rasmussen, 2015). This is presumably because many high-growth SMEs are owner-managed.…”

Section: Discussion and Future Researchmentioning

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“…The literature on the alliances formed between SMEs and entities from other sectors, largely motivated by the need of resources (Alvarez et al , 2006; Ariño et al , 2008; Dickson et al , 2006; Marino et al , 2008), also offers some options for structuring alternative boards. Ladegard and Rasmussen (2015) pose some useful questions about the roles of independent directors in SMEs: do they act individually or in a group? Do they have specific roles to play?…”

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confidence: 99%

“…What resources and skills are therefore necessary? Barroso-Castro et al (2020) suggest that research using a contingency view of CG could help to explore different organisational settings and, we suggest, could include examining where and how these resources are currently sourced that would assist with developing an SME-specific understanding of resource-dependence theory (Ladegard and Rasmussen, 2015).…”

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SME corporate governance: a literature review of informal mechanisms for governance

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Molloy

2022

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Purpose This paper takes a structured literature review (SLR) approach to identify gaps in the literature and suggest future research opportunities. It focuses on corporate governance (CG) performed outside the formal board of directors’ structure and examines research of alternative CG of small and medium-sized entities (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The authors use the SLR method to search the Scopus database, extracting and synthesising findings relating specifically to SMEs’ CG. These are tabulated and described using bibliometric software. Findings The authors highlight an absence of tailored theoretical approaches to understanding CG in SMEs, which differs from the governance of larger entities. They also find evidence of alternative governance structures in SME CG. Research limitations/implications Further research should embrace management and other theoretical perspectives and expanded methodologies, nuances in understanding offered in contextualised settings and awareness of practical implications to better understand the specific setting of CG in SMEs. Practical implications SMEs seek to access the scarce resources and skills external to their formal CG structures. Regulators and resource providers should mobilise facilitation and training for this expansion. Originality/value The authors synthesise a large body of literature to extract findings specific to SMEs. A unique contribution is our focus on alternative forms of CG in SMEs. Evidence of alternative boards points to resolutions for human capital shortages in SMEs.

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Section: Discussion and Future Researchmentioning

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confidence: 99%

Section: Many Theoretical Insights Into How Small and Medium-sized En...mentioning

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Molloy

2022

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Running up that hill: a literature review and research agenda proposal on “gazelles” firms

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Loia,

Aquilani

et al. 2024

Rev Manag Sci

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In recent years, “gazelles”—a small set of high-growth firms—have attracted considerable interest from researchers for their capacity to contribute significantly to the competitiveness of nations. However, in management literature, the research on this topic is still incomplete, and a broad but focused review is needed to understand the phenomenon fully. Therefore, the paper aims to analyse in depth the literature on “gazelles” published in the Business, Management, and Accounting and Decision Sciences fields, shedding light on opportunities arising from emerging research topics related to the phenomenon. In meeting this aim, the work is built on a systematic literature review, and Elsevier’s Scopus database was selected and scanned to access publications. The analysis identifies in the sample under investigation the quantitative characteristics (temporal distribution of publications, journals included in the sample, and methodological approach adopted by authors), as well as seven main topics resulting from the qualitative coding process (performance, policy and employment, innovation, entrepreneurship, corporate governance and decision-making, human resources, and strategy). Finally, a comprehensive outlook and a critical analysis of the state-of-the-art research on these specific high-growth firms have been provided through the proposal of a conceptual framework. This study also proposes a research agenda for scholars while providing insightful suggestions from a practical point of view.

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Corporate governance in high-growth firms

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SME corporate governance: a literature review of informal mechanisms for governance

SME corporate governance: a literature review of informal mechanisms for governance

Running up that hill: a literature review and research agenda proposal on “gazelles” firms

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