Essays about: "Small Medium Size Enterprises"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 100 essays containing the words Small Medium Size Enterprises.

1. 21. Internet-of-Things and cloud computing adoption in manufacturing among small to medium sized enterprises in Sweden : A multiple case study on current IoT and cloud computing technology adoption within Swedish SMEs

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Tim Kari; Wesley Kleinreesink; [2020]
   Keywords : Internet of Things; Cloud computing technologies; Manufacturing; Manufacturing industry; Swedish; Small to medium sized enterprises; SME; Adoption challenges; maturity levels; multiple case study; Exploratory study;

   Abstract : Title: Internet of things and cloud computing adoption within manufacturing among small to medium sized enterprises in Sweden. Authors: Tim Kari and Wesley Kleinreesink Background & Problem discussion: Industries in Europe are facing economic challenges related to global societal and technological developments. The adoption of industry 4. READ MORE

3. 22. The role of networks in the internationalization process of Small-and Medium-sized Enterprises

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Taha Ayed; Malin Rosén; [2020]
   Keywords : SMEs; Business relationships; Networks; Collaboration; Culture; Trust; Internationalization;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of the study is to increase the understanding of the role of networks in the internationalization process of SMEs. Method: The study applies a qualitative method based on the hermeneutic research tradition and an inductive research approach. A multi-case study research has been conducted, through ten semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

4. 23. An Analysis of M&A Activity in the European SME Market and Value Drivers of Post-Merger Performance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Callum Hutchinson; Lukas Beckmann; [2020]
   Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; SMEs; M A Performance; Europe; M A Success Factors; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Abstract This thesis investigates the impacts pre-merger characteristics play in long-term post-merger performance from a sample of small and medium sized enterprises whom conducted M&A activity within the European Union between the time period of 2011-2013. Using data collected, a quantitative analysis was performed to measure the impact of six separate factors on post-merger performance analyzing the abnormal ROA through the inclusion of pre-merger performance as a control variable. READ MORE

5. 24. Size Matters: A Comparative Study of Supply Chain Integration between SMEs and MNEs

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Johann Hagedorn; Feras Khousrof; [2019]
   Keywords : supply chain management; supply chain integration; supplier integration; small and medium-sized enterprises; multinational enterprises;

   Abstract : Background: Supplier integration is becoming increasingly important due to the increased globalisation in the business world nowadays. Today’s focal firm does not operate independently, but as a part of its supply chain which competes with other supply chains in the market. READ MORE

6. 25. Corporate Social Resposibility in Småland : A qualitative study on the CSR development of small and medium sized enterprises of CSR Småland

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Muhiyadin Ali Sharawe; Karl Lindstrand; Sherin Sedalo Biley; [2019]
   Keywords : CSR Småland; sustainability; motivations; consolidative model; economic performance; organizational change; developmental stages;

   Abstract : Background: Over the years, businesses have come under the microscope as consumers and other stakeholders such as employees, environmentalist and journalists investigate any wrongdoings. Investors are also aware of the damages caused by organizations that are only concerned with profit maximization, and now they are diverging their investment to more sustainable companies. READ MORE