Essays about: "Local Businesses"

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  1. 1. “All we have is this beautiful place. But we don’t have the money”: The effect of foreign direct investment and global power structures on local female entrepreneurship in Coron Town, the Philippines

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Hannah Johansson; [2023-10-25]
    Keywords : Foreign direct investment; female entrepreneurship; global power structures; westernization; feminist economics; capital;

    Abstract : Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global South indicates both to create and obstruct local entrepreneurship opportunities in host countries. However, foreign business owners' large capitals, and global development policies encouraging FDI in the tourism industry play a significant role in this relation. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Challenges of Social Enterprises in Balancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Tradeoffs: Comparative Case Study of Hybrid Organizing- Swedish Context.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Teame Gebremedhn Gebrai; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : hybrid organizing; long-term collaboration; creating shared values; common initiatives; socioeconomic vulnerable; societal transformation; co-creation of values; cross-sector functional teams; inclusive and circular models;

    Abstract : Purpose -This master thesis is to investigate the challenges of sustainability and to understand how massive effort of collaborative hybrid organizing, involving multiple stakeholders from private, public, and civil societies balance or aligns the activities that generate economic, social, and environmental impacts. And to analyze the effects of competition between the investors interested in the joint collaborative initiatives. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do SMEs in Inflationary countries carry potentials for Internationalization: Illustration from Sri Lankan Economy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Thilini Dushyanthi Atapattu; Hasini Anchala Chandrasekara Hetti Arachchige; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Inflation; hyperinflation; internationalization; Small and medium sized; developing countries;

    Abstract : External environmental effects always create challenges to the business world. Current uncertain conditions around the world with unexpected natural as well as human interventions make the global business activities more complicated. READ MORE

  5. 4. Collaboration for Environmental Sustainability on Gotland, Sweden. Nature’s Blueprint: Biomimicry as a Potential Strategy.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Thao Le; [2023]
    Keywords : Local Development; Sustainability; Development; Sustainable Destination Development; Collaboration; Environmental Sustainability; Environment; Biomimicry; Natural Phenomena; Cherry Trees; Hermit Crabs; Qualitative Research; Nature; Trust; Trust-Building; Strategies; Diverse Actors; Entrepreneurs; Businesses; Competition; Sequential Orders; Interdisciplinary; Humans and Nature; Social Sustainability; Gotland; Sweden;

    Abstract : This master's thesis explores the potential for collaboration among diverse actors on the island of Gotland to achieve environmental sustainability. The study employs the concept of biomimicry, utilising selected natural phenomena as a source of inspiration. READ MORE

  6. 5. Att vara och verka på en plats : en studie om små livsmedelsföretagare i Falköpings kommun

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Kristina Isaksson; [2023]
    Keywords : företagande; livsmedelsföretag; nätverk; plats; platsidentitet;

    Abstract : I denna uppsats undersöks små livsmedelsföretagare på landsbygden och deras relation till plats och nätverk. Studien utgörs av fyra kvalitativa intervjuer med små livsmedelsföretagare i Falköpings kommun. READ MORE