ORGANIZATIONAL DETERMINANTS OF CORPORATE SPIN-OFF SUCCESS

Authors: Charnez Elloumi & Habib Affes

ABSTRACT

This study aims to identify and analyze the key factors driving the success of corporate spin-off strategies. In particular, it seeks to improve the understanding of entrepreneurial spin-offs as a managerial phenomenon by examining the influence of organizational determinants on spin-off performance within the Tunisian context.

To achieve this objective, a conceptual framework is developed and a set of hypotheses is empirically tested using data collected from spin-off entrepreneurs originating from public enterprises that have adopted the corporate spin-off charter in Tunisia. The empirical analysis relies on a sample of 50 newly established spin-off firms and employs regression techniques to determine the main drivers of spin-off success.

The findings reveal that access to information does not significantly affect the performance of spin-off firms. In contrast, spin-off success is strongly associated with the support provided by the parent firm or dedicated spin-off units, as well as with the strength of the relationship between the parent organization and the spin-off venture.

Keywords: Corporate spin-offs; Information accessibility; Entrepreneurial support; Parent–spin-off relationship.

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