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Costing for strategy development and analysis in an emerging industry: the Newcastle upon Tyne Electric Supply Company, 1889-1914

Lookup NU author(s): Tom McLean, Professor Tom McGovern

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Abstract

A study of the NESCo provides a micro-history of the emergence of the electricity supply industry in Britain up to the First World War. This research examines the role of social capital in the establishment and growth of the NESCo, the only financially successful British electric power company. Temporal bracketing was adopted to evaluate two distinct time periods: emergence from 1889-1899; and growth from 1900-1914. Family, business and social networks together with geographical and political factors secured the company’s dominant position. The structural relationship with Merz & Mclellan contributed to growth through acquisitions, joint ventures, and access to new markets.

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Author(s): McLean T, McGovern T

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Accounting Review

Year: 2017

Volume: 49

Issue: 3

Pages: 294-315

Print publication date: 01/05/2017

Online publication date: 30/01/2017

Acceptance date: 22/01/2017

Date deposited: 24/01/2017

ISSN (print): 0890-8389

ISSN (electronic): 1095-8347

Publisher: Academic Press

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bar.2017.01.002

DOI: 10.1016/j.bar.2017.01.002

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