An exploratory investigation into the strengths-based approach in small businesses

Authors/Creators

Chamila Wijekruppu, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Alan Coetzer, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Pattanee Susomrith, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Abstract

The strengths-based approach to management is considered to be a paradigm shift from the conventional practice of management. The underlying principles of strengths-based approach emphasise the importance of leveraging people’s strengths, as opposed to fixing weaknesses in conventional practice. In this research paper we aimed to explore whether the strengths-based approach was being practised in small businesses and to understand the suitability of the strengths-based approach in the small business context. An exploratory qualitative methodology was used for this research that involved data collection through face-to-face semi-structured interviews with 30 participants from 17 small businesses in Western Australia.

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Publication

2016

Publisher

Edith Cowan University

School

School of Business and Law

RAS ID

23374

Comments

Wijekuruppu, C., Coetzer, A., & Susomrith, P. (2016, December). An Exploratory Investigation into the Strengths-Based Approach in Small Businesses. In ECU Business Doctoral and Emerging Scholars Colloquium 2016(p. 48).

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