What is it about?

The impact of passion has been acknowledged in literature for several decades to cause growth in SMEs. The impact of compassion has not had the same focus and therefore limited research has been conducted in the context of compassion and the impact on SME-growth hitherto. This study aims for a contribution on the compassion issue. In the study is revealed that both passion and compassion has a dual impact on SME innovation and growth

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Why is it important?

Growth in SMEs are important for society as these enterprises often can provide new ideas and fresh initiatives for adding value in society.

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The insight and understanding of both compassion and passion as factors having an impact on SME growth is very important for society. Enhanced growth in society can be reached through this knowledge.

Associated Professor Tove Brink
Syddansk Universitet

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This page is a summary of: Passion and compassion represent dualities for growth, International Journal of Organizational Analysis, March 2015, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ijoa-01-2012-0542.
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