problems with growth Flashcards

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why can quick organic growth be a risky strategy

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may have different objectives and cultures

oneed time to learn new procedures, reduction in customer service, loss of sales

reducncy costs make recue profitbality

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why may a business not want to grow as much as possibl;e

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want to keep the culture of the business

become more complicated to manage if bigger

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why might a business choose to stay small

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kays distinctive capabilties

production porcess would not be appropirate for mass production, lose USP
highly differentiated tgaft offers bespokse service
e.g etsy sells hadnamde products
innvovation kays distncitve capabilties

cflexibiltiy in repsonsinf to customers needs, being small means quick and easy for staff to communicte with customers
create good relationship (archetcture)

results in more personal and higher quality customer service experience

can be run by orinal ownere

strengthen reputation

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