An investigation into the death of organisations from old age in Turkey
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the models which are used to analyse organisations as evolutionary adaptations to their environment.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses empirical data on the survival of business organisations in the Canakkkale region of Turkey to investigate the probability that they will cease to exist in any period of their operation.
Findings
There are indications of the effects predicted by both approaches; companies face heightened risk of death in three stages of their life.
Research limitations/implications
The number of companies in the study is small, and consequently the results have to be viewed with caution.
Originality/value
This study shows how information about actual organisations can be used effectively.
Keywords
Citation
Kasimoglu, M. (2006), "An investigation into the death of organisations from old age in Turkey", European Business Review, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 14-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/09555340610639824
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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