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Les effets de la centralité sur la restructuration : le cas du passage de la TPE à la PE

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  • Mickaël Géraudel
  • Katherine Gundolf

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The objective of this article is to study the role of centrality in the reconfiguration of entrepreneurial teams in terms of leadership. Using the theory of social networks, we stress the importance of interpersonal relationships inside microfirms, on the one hand, and the role of the centrality of the actors in the choice of the organization?s leader, on the other hand. Taking the case of a venture ? composed of 11 French doctors ? in a growth situation, we explore, based on semi-structured interviews and an analysis of centrality performed under UCINET, the issues of change management and the crucial role of centrality in the choice of the CEO. Centrality appears to be multidimensional. Indeed, it takes into account the influence of the actor over the others, its ability to provide advices, and the emotional proximity with its collaborators. Two of the three tested dimensions support our proposal that the most central actor becomes the natural CEO of the microfirm.

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  • Mickaël Géraudel & Katherine Gundolf, 2016. "Les effets de la centralité sur la restructuration : le cas du passage de la TPE à la PE," Revue de l'Entrepreneuriat, De Boeck Université, vol. 15(1), pages 15-33.
    • Handle: RePEc:cai:rendbu:entre_151_0015
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