Essays about: "impact of globalization on sme"

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  1. 1. Facilitating internationalization through business models - A multiple case study of Swedish Cleantech SMEs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Markus Näslund; Hannes Svensson; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Replication; Internationalization; Networks; SME;

    Abstract : Globalization has seen an increase in the last decades and has increased the need for sustainable development and sustainable technologies in light of energy shortages. Cleantech is the definition of innovations reducing the environmental impact and Sweden is one of the leading actors within the segment. READ MORE

  2. 2. CSR- leading the way or not? A comparative study about how CSR can influence SMEs internationalization process within the food industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hanna Eurenius; Katarina Hedencrona; [2021-06-28]
    Keywords : SME Internationalization; CSR Strategy; International Market Selection IMS ; Entry Mode Selection EMS ;

    Abstract : Due to increased globalization and increased sustainability awareness, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have become increasingly internationalized, as well as more involved in addressing sustainability issues. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to examine how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy influences the internationalization process for SMEs operating within the food industry. READ MORE

  3. 3. Finding innovative capabilities and obstacles in a SME with outsourced production processes : A case study of a Swedish manufacturer of electric devices

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Mattias Norling; [2018]
    Keywords : Innovation Management; Innovation; Outsourced production;

    Abstract : Introduction and purpose: Innovation has become an increasingly important part of organizational development, both product development and process development. This due to globalization and increased competitiveness on the market. READ MORE

  4. 4. Expectations vs Reality: The Luring of the Red Dragon : The study of the Chinese institutional environment as perceived by Swedish SMEs

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Dasa Fridrichova; Elizabeth Pritchard; [2017]
    Keywords : Institutional theory; Institutional influence; Institutions; Perception; Swedish SMEs; Production costs; SME Internationalization; Entry modes.;

    Abstract : Since the expansion of globalization, and the opening up of the Chinese market in particular, over the last 15 years or so, Swedish SMEs have had to face increasing international competition for market share of their products and skills. In order to compete successfully, Swedish SMEs are increasingly looking to establish manufacturing units in Asian and other countries, which offer the prospect of lowering production costs and thereby increased profits. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Drives of Internationalization of Chinese Small and Medium Enterprises - An empirical study of Wenzhou footwear SMEs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Meijun Tao; [2014-12-05]
    Keywords : Internationalization; drivers; international performance; small and medium-sized enterprise; Wenzhou; footwear industry;

    Abstract : Business internationalization is an inevitable trend. As the development of globalization, significant challenges have to be taken by SMEs. READ MORE