Kirsten W Kininmonth
Biographic Data
| ID | 4587780 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kirsten W Kininmonth |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kirsten W |
| FAMILY NAME | Kininmonth |
| SIGNATURE | KININMONTH K W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Adam Smith Institute |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Cocooned: Path dependence and the demise of Anderson & Robertson Ltd, Scotland’s last silk throwsters
This study applies the insights of path dependence theory to a Scottish yarn producing firm which existed from 1877 to 1964. Previous longitudinal studies of firms and their strategies have concentrated on larger entities, but the present one tests the relevance of path dependence to smaller firms. The article explains why the firm studied may be seen as an example of path dependence and lock-in, going on to point out why the generally accepted t…
Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic: A case study of Scottish entrepreneurs, the Coats Family of Paisley
This study examines the potential of Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic (PWE) to illustrate the growth, development and business philosophy of J & P Coats, a thread manufacturer from Paisley. The company grew from humble beginnings in 1826 to dominate the world thread market in a comparatively short period of time. The article will begin with a synopsis of the key arguments from the PWE, before moving to a summary of many of the debates, both past and…
Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic: A case study of Scottish entrepreneurs, the Coats Family of Paisley
This study examines the potential of Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic (PWE) to illustrate the growth, development and business philosophy of J & P Coats, a thread manufacturer from Paisley. The company grew from humble beginnings in 1826 to dominate the world thread market in a comparatively short period of time. The article will begin with a synopsis of the key arguments from the PWE, before moving to a summary of many of the debates, both past and…
Cocooned: Path dependence and the demise of Anderson & Robertson Ltd, Scotland’s last silk throwsters
This study applies the insights of path dependence theory to a Scottish yarn producing firm which existed from 1877 to 1964. Previous longitudinal studies of firms and their strategies have concentrated on larger entities, but the present one tests the relevance of path dependence to smaller firms. The article explains why the firm studied may be seen as an example of path dependence and lock-in, going on to point out why the generally accepted t…
Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic: A case study of Scottish entrepreneurs, the Coats Family of Paisley
This study examines the potential of Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic (PWE) to illustrate the growth, development and business philosophy of J & P Coats, a thread manufacturer from Paisley. The company grew from humble beginnings in 1826 to dominate the world thread market in a comparatively short period of time. The article will begin with a synopsis of the key arguments from the PWE, before moving to a summary of many of the debates, both past and…
Cocooned: Path dependence and the demise of Anderson & Robertson Ltd, Scotland’s last silk throwsters
This study applies the insights of path dependence theory to a Scottish yarn producing firm which existed from 1877 to 1964. Previous longitudinal studies of firms and their strategies have concentrated on larger entities, but the present one tests the relevance of path dependence to smaller firms. The article explains why the firm studied may be seen as an example of path dependence and lock-in, going on to point out why the generally accepted t…
Economics (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Management (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Relevance (law (2 works) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (1 works) · Business Strategy and Innovation (1 works) · Capitalism (1 works)