Developing Small Business Effectiveness in the Context of Congruence

Interest in small business management and development is flourishing today (Carland, Hoy, Boulton, and Carland, 1984; Peterson, 1989). Many small business owners are seeking and identifying sources to assist in the successful management of their businesses (Davig 1986, Stoner 1987). A small business is defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines as an organization that has fewer than 500 employees and sales that do not...