The majority of employees currently working in the private sector are now employed in small firms, yet little is known about their working conditions. This collection of essays addresses this gap. Based on theoretical analysis supported by contemporary empirical evidence, the book explores key...

Introduction -- Human resource management practices in SMEs -- HRM in SMEs in emerging economies I : Asia & Pacific -- HRM in SMEs in emerging economies II : Africa -- HRM in SMEs in emerging economies III : Latin America -- Transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe -- Challenges for...

Small firm formation and regional economic development / edited by Michael W Danson -- Corporate venture capital : bridging the equity gap in the small business sector -- Kevin McNally -- The quality business : quality issues and smaller firms / Julian North, Robert A. Blackburn, and James...

Foreword -- Preface -- Overview -- Introduction -- Small business and the LIAISE framework -- A study of Australian small tourism businesses -- The Australian small tourism business vignettes -- Small Australian tourism businesses and LIAISE -- A study of English coastal small businesses -- The...