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The case is a longitudinal field study of an entrepreneur’s control of his Australian-based multinational packaging machinery supplier with annual sales in excess of $A60 million. The field study began over 10 years ago. It was first written up in 1992 and updated in 1995. At that time it was reviewed by the entrepreneur, who provided clarification and additional information. The case was updated in 1999 and again in 2001. Again, the entrepreneur reviewed the paper, corrected some minor errors of fact and amplified certain points.
The field study data was collected through meetings over the 10-year period. These took place largely outside the Monday–Friday 9–5 working day and were in locations such as the entrepreneur’s or researcher’s home, or in a restaurant or pub. During these meetings, which took place throughout the field study period, the researcher was able to collect data from the entrepreneur and from a variety of organizational participants,......

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