Scaling-up: Building, Leading and Sustaining Rapid Growth Over Time

Justin J.P. Jansen*, Ciaran Heavey, Tom J.M. Mom, Zeki Simsek, Shaker A. Zahra

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Abstract

Even as research on scaling and high growth firms (HFGs) is gaining momentum, the corpus of accumulated research remains largely fragmented and dispersed, with little in the way of a central conceptual foundation or ‘theoretical true north’ to guide empirical development. This Special Issue provides a forum for works that push the theoretical and empirical frontiers of research on scaling and HGFs. We provide a multi-dimensional conceptualization that recognizes scaling as a dynamic capability entailing routines and processes for expansion, replication, and synchronization. We also present a typology that specifies the multiple types of HGFs. Inspired by the four studies published in the special issue, we finally outline five priorities for future research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)581-604
Number of pages24
JournalJournal of Management Studies
Volume60
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2023

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