by
Karen McKeefry
300065582
Supervisor: Professor Pak Yoong
Submitted to the School of Information Management
Victoria University of Wellington
In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Information Management
16 October 2009
Abstract
Typically internet start-ups (e-ventures) are innovative, independent, original companies that focus on information as their competitive factor. They are characterised by enormous growth potential, giving rise to technical and market risk. Resourcing these ventures can be daunting usually requiring significant financial and human capital and once the venture is formed they are subject to a liability of newness with no track record, legitimacy or endorsement for the product/service. Whilst entrepreneurs bring their own resources and skills to the business it is necessary to seek additional complementary resources through sustainable exchange relationships to ensure the ventures success … …
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