Essays about: "sample thesis on SMEs"

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  1. 1. Managing Innovation in Knowledge-Intensive SMEs: A Multiple Case Study of Balancing Exploration and Exploitation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anders Persson; Filip Mannefred; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : Ambidexterity; Innovation management; Innovation Strategy; Innovation Processes; Knowledge-Intensive firms; SMEs;

    Abstract : Managing the innovation processes and strategies is a common challenge for companies due to the complexity and difficulties of creating processes that favor exploitation and exploration, and not limiting the capabilities to one or the other. Being able to have a split focus and balancing these capabilities constitutes a paradox since stability and predictability are associated with exploitation, and since risk and unpredictability are associated with exploration. READ MORE

  2. 2. From Data to Dollars: Unraveling the Effect Data-Driven Decision-Making Has on Financial Performance in Swedish SMEs

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Elliot Stowe; Emilia Heidar; Filip Stefansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Data-Driven Decision-Making; DDDM; Big Data Analytics; SMEs; Financial Performance;

    Abstract : Background: Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) has emerged as a primary approach to decision-making in many organizations. It uses data and analytics to guide decision-making processes and can lead to better business outcomes. READ MORE

  3. 3. Navigating Complexity: Understanding the Multifaceted Roles of the Accountant : A Quantitative Study of the Roles Assumed by Accountants in Swedish Family SMEs From the CEOs perspective

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    Author : Malin Nygårds; Shabnam Rashidi; [2023]
    Keywords : Roles of the Accountant; Family Business; Beancounter role; Advisory role; Decision-maker role; Protector role; Role theory; Socioemotional Wealth Theory; Organizational Demography;

    Abstract : Purpose: The objective of this master's thesis is to investigate the factors that trigger the accountants to assume the diverse roles in Swedish SMEs within various business contexts.  Theoretical perspective: To satisfy the aim of this thesis we relied on role theory, organizational demography and socioemotional wealth. READ MORE

  4. 4. Diffusion of innovation through the Bowling Alley Strategy : Using ANT to examine ICT adoption among skilled construction labor SMEs

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : boban stjepanovic; Jonas Andersson Thordeman; [2022]
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    Abstract : Introduction One industry that has fallen behind regarding ICT adoption is the SCL industry, due to the complex environment and several identified determinants. There is a gap within ICT-research in Sweden, especially in the SME-SCL industry in recent years, indicating there is a need for further research from an organizational perspective. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Dilemma of Disrupting Under Pressure: Exploring the sensemaking of entrepreneurial SMEs’ environmental innovations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Natali Bremer; Joel Rikardsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Environmental Innovation; Disruptive Innovation; Entrepreneurial SME; Isomorphic processes; Stakeholder pressures.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Innovations with the goal of creating a more sustainable economy and industry has been a topic of study for many researchers over the recent decades. This comes to no surprise since large organizations flag for the problematic consumption and production patterns that could lead to environmental problems at a global scale. READ MORE