As part of our continuing research and publications activities, a joint authored article by Eric Flamholtz, Yvonne Randle, and our Chinese affiliates Simon Kuang Yaojun, Tony Wong Xiaohong, and Ivy Sun Qian, titled "Successfully Managing the Hidden Danger of Rapid Growth: Theoretical Framework, Measurement Tools, and Practical Applications" was published earlier this year in the American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Business. Vol. 4, No. 2, 2018.

This article can be accessed online on the Science Publishing Group website (link provided below).

http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/index?journalid=328

Article Abstract:

All business organizations seek growth. Very rapid growth is celebrated as an indication of organizational success. But while growth in general, is good, too much growth too rapidly can be a very serious problem for organizations if they do not manage it appropriately. This problem is termed the “hidden dangers” of very rapid growth. Based upon decades of experience and research, this article examines how a company can identify and assess the severity of the dangers of too rapid growth.