A Program for Rural Development from Inception Through Implementation

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In a state in which rural to urban population migration was deemed to be dysfunctional, a small business assistance program was initiated for the purpose of private sector job creation. A multidisciplinary panel directed a research investigation into the conditions and problems of small rural firms. The results of the investigation indicated that a majority of rural business managers were characterized by a single problem-solving style, which may influence their effectiveness in accomplishing organizational goals. Patterns were observed in problems being faced, and evidence suggested that managers perceived many problems to be beyond their control. These findings provided the foundation for an assistance program designed to aid managers of small rural firms while avoiding dependency relationships.

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