Essays about: "small firm"

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  1. 1. Symbiosis in Open Innovation: Small Firms' Dance with Large Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Carl Fröblom; Evelina Holmstedt; Ragnvald Løkholm-Alvestad; [2024]
    Keywords : Open innovation; Licensing; Asymmetric Partnerships; Challenges; Management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges that small firms face when engaging in open innovation by out-licensing to larger companies. Additionally, it aims to investigate the strategies that these small firms use to manage the challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the Influence of Firm Size on Leverage Evidence from OMX Stockholm Small Cap

    University essay from

    Author : Albin Claesson; Jonathan Hernandez; [2023-07-06]
    Keywords : Firm size; Capital Structure; Leverage; Constraints; Crisis;

    Abstract : This study examines the relationship between leverage and firm size for a sample of 83 firms listed on OMX Stockholm Small Cap between 2018 and 2022. Additionally, it explores the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on this relationship through quarters experiencing negative GDP growth. READ MORE

  4. 3. Electric Leisure Boats: Enablers and Barriers : A case study of leisure boat manufacturers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : FREDRIK IHRFELT; [2023]
    Keywords : Leisure boats; electric boats; electrification; technology management; innovation; industrial transformation; accelerators.; Fritidsbåtar; elbåtar; elektrificering; teknikledning; innovation; industriell transformation; påskyndare.;

    Abstract : Combustion engines and fossil fuels have traditionally driven motor-powered leisure boats. Electrification is quickly transforming the transportation sector, but electric boats are rare. The primary drawback of the electric boat is the high production cost. READ MORE

  5. 4. How is triple bottom line thinking included in small-firm decision making? – A study of potato farmers in Östergötland, Sweden : hur påverkas potatisproduktionen av kvalitetskrav?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madeleine Gillheimer; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste; production losses; primary production; triple bottom line; decision theory; garbage can model;

    Abstract : Earlier research has shown a lack of studies on waste in agriculture production. Therefore, there is a need for improved screening for the cause of wastage in primary production. In addition, more research is required on how quality requirements and norms affect wastage and how waste can be prevented. READ MORE

  6. 5. Determinants of SMEs' Sustainable Practise : A case study of a Swedish financial firm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Orrmell; Jonathan Markl; Fahmid Anam Chowdhury; [2023]
    Keywords : SMEs; Sustainability; Social Performance; Resource-Based View; Stakeholder Theory; Upper Echelon Theory; Small and Medium Sized Enterprises;

    Abstract : Purpose – To find out what factors hinder and promote SMEs to practice sustainable business. Methodology – Qualitative case study based on interviews and archival data. Findings – This research resulted in five different propositions. 1. READ MORE