01631nas a2200169   4500008004100000245010000041210006900141260000900210300001200219490000700231520099500238653003201233100002501265700002101290700002001311856013001331       2005                        eng d00aA Quantitative Content Analysis of the Characteristics of Rapid-growth Firms and Their Founders0 aQuantitative Content Analysis of the Characteristics of Rapidgro  c2005  a663-6870 v203 aA group of firms that is attracting attention are rapid-growth firms. These firms are of particular interest because rapid growth is an indication of market acceptance and firm success. By studying rapid-growth firms, researchers can help all firms better understand the attributes associated with firm growth. Despite these positive outcomes, however, rapid firm growth is difficult to achieve and maintain.This study adds to the literature through a quantitative content analysis of the narrative descriptions of 50 rapid-growth firms and a comparison group of 50 slow-growth companies. The purpose of the study was to draw from the narratives a list of empirically grounded growth-related attributes that are associated with rapid-growth firms. The findings of the study resulted in the advancement of a conceptual model of the attributes of rapid-growth firms in four areas: founder characteristics, firm attributes, business practices, and human resource management (HRM) practices. 
10aStrategy & Entrepreneurship1 aBarringer, Bruce, R.1 aJones, Foard, F.1 aNeubaum, Donald  u/biblio/quantitative-content-analysis-characteristics-rapid-growth-firms-and-their-founders-0