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Publication date: 28 June 2013

Tana Chanyatipsakul and Winai Wongsurawat

The purpose of this study was to document the problem‐solving styles of SME entrepreneurs operating in an emerging market.

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to document the problem‐solving styles of SME entrepreneurs operating in an emerging market.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors conducted in‐depth interviews with ten successful company founders around Bangkok, Thailand. The discussion focused on the entrepreneurs' experiences during the early days of their businesses.

Findings

Entrepreneurs embraced risk. They emphasized learning‐by‐doing, leveraging current strengths and preparedness to fail before succeeding.

Originality/value

The authors describe some useful problem‐solving approaches that may be useful to leaders of big companies.

Details

Strategy & Leadership, vol. 41 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1087-8572

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Article
Publication date: 14 January 2014

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Strategy & Leadership, vol. 42 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1087-8572

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