An exploration of the transition of a startup enterprise in the shared accommodation business

Abstract

The study is a qualitative research using interview data to determine the characteristics of the startup enterprise in the shared accommodation business. The data was analyzed using inter-coding analysis for qualitative study. The startup reveals characteristics typical of the organizations the creativity phase of Greiner’s organization growth were systems needs to be organized and leadership and management need to set up the strategic direction for the company including better operational management systems. The management and employees aspire to survive this initial phase amidst steep market competition in the sharing accommodation. They need internal process development and set out with a shared future direction. The recommendations in this study is a response to its current situation transitioning to its desired future phase of development.