Startups are full of opportunities for growth and innovation; however, they are characterized by uncertainty and risk. A challenge for effective decisionmaking is the lack of comprehensive information about how stakeholders in startups make decisions in different scenarios. The current dissertation provides an overview of previous research on hierarchy within well established companies and startups and decision-making in startups. The research methodology involved conducting nine interviews to examine participants’ perceptions on variables related with decisionmaking. The results of the dissertation contribute to improving decision-making practices within startups by examining key topics such as organizational structure, hierarchy, and volatility.
| Date of Award | 3 May 2023 |
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| Original language | English |
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| Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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| Supervisor | Cristina Mendonça (Supervisor) |
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- Decision-making
- Startups
- Hierarchy
- Organizational structure
- Volatility
Exploring stakeholder impact on decision-making processes in startups: an analysis of organizational structure and volatility
Gonçalves, M. D. A. (Student). 3 May 2023
Student thesis: Master's Thesis