Mertia, B;
(2008)
Entrepreneurship construction consultancy.
Doctoral thesis , UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
This study is an exploration of entrepreneurship in its relation to consultancy in the construction industry. Highly skilled and specialised knowledge based professional service sector has been the fastest growing business sector across industries in the past two decades. Despite this growth, understanding of entrepreneurship in this business segment is limited. Lack of information has created a gap in the knowledge about new business entities establishing themselves in this sector. The study endeavours to bridge this gap. Nine interviews were conducted with ten entrepreneurs and senior managers of consultancy firms operating in the city of London. Their experience of establishing and running a professional practice is captured, analysed and presented. The study builds upon previous research done on entrepreneurship, and interviews with business founders in this sector. Various aspects of entrepreneurship are explored to understand how a new business practice is established and developed in this industry segment. The study discovers that previous research done was not sufficient to understand entrepreneurial behaviour within this sector. Respondents of this study have provided with additional information that is complementary to previous research. Key words: Entrepreneurship Construction consultancy Professional services Small business and Young practices or firms.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Title: | Entrepreneurship construction consultancy |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Thesis digitised by ProQuest. |
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| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1568351 |
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