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http://dx.doi.org/10.13106/jidb.2021.vol12.no9.19

The Necessity of Startup Cultures Enhancement in a Competitive Business Environment  

CHUN, Sung-Gil (Department of Management of Technology, Graduate School of Konkuk University)
LEE, Cheol-Gyu (Department of Advanced Industry Fusion, Graduate School of Konkuk University)
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The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business / v.12, no.9, 2021 , pp. 19-29 More about this Journal
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Purpose: To thrive a competitive advantage in the highly competitive global market, a company must establish a strong startup culture, which creates a workplace environment that values innovation and creativity in solving business-related problems. This study investigates the importance of enhancing startup culture in a competitive environment to improve organizational performance, production and hence produce higher returns. Research design, data and methodology: We conducted the qualitative content analysis and its steps seek to ensure that the researcher adheres to a systematic analysis of the data. The method is used for subjective examination of content in any text data and the five steps minimize cases of errors or repetition in used content. Results: Our investigation based on previous literature resources indicates that leading strategies and creating a pleasant working environment are vital behaviors that companies should consider adopting and implementing to achieve a beneficial startup culture full of productivity and massive returns. Conclusion: This research aimed to discuss the necessity of startup culture's enhancement for for-profit companies and found that the adoption of a startup culture in a company is critical to its success. It is vital to building a solid startup culture to grow and gain a competitive advantage in the highly competitive business world.
Keywords
Startup Culture; Firm Performance; Organizational Development;
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