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... > social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization studies encyc > issues in organizational structure > small and medium-sized enterprises

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small and medium-sized enterprises  

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  • Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are independent businesses that are usually managed, funded, and operated by their owners, and with staff size, financial resources, and assets comparatively limited in scale. Conceptual Overview Small and medium businesses are the most common form of organizing business worldwide. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises]

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