Essays about: "sme characteristics"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 45 essays containing the words sme characteristics.

1. 16. Pursuing Value from IT-investments through IT-governance for SMEs: A supply-side perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Anton Johansson; Christian Widell; [2016-09-20]
   Keywords : SME; IT-governance; information technology; decision-making process; IT-investments;

   Abstract : Background and problem: Investments in Information Technology (IT) are not only assets but also enablers of capabilities for organizations, such as enhanced performance through alignment between strategy and IT. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently increasing their IT-investments while the failure rate of IT-investments remains high, primarily due to a lack of IT-governance. READ MORE

3. 17. Masters of Agility : A Study of How Small- and Medium-Sized E-Businesses Use Their Human Resource Management to Succeed in a Complex Environment

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU; Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Miguel Carnero; Laura Weishaupt; [2016]
   Keywords : Business agility; human resource management; e-businesses; small- and medium-sized enterprises;

   Abstract : SMEs are a type of business that has been intensively studied with regards to many different aspects, given that they are known as the engines of economies. Also, the adoption of the e-channel by SMEs has been researched widely. READ MORE

4. 18. Management of Key Account Relationships in SMEs : A Resource-Based View

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Simon Johansson; David Gedda; [2016]
   Keywords : Relationship Marketing; Key Account; Key Account Management; Customer Relationship Mangement; SME; High- performing firms;

   Abstract : Title: Management of Key Account Relationships in SMEs: A Resource-Based View Authors: David Gedda & Simon JohanssonLevel: Master thesis, 30 hpKeywords: Relationship Marketing, Key Account, Key Account Management,Customer Relationship Management, SME, High-performing firms Background: Management of firms most valuable customers, the key accounts,are of great importance for firms in general. This is in particulartrue for SMEs which battles with notably constrained resources. READ MORE

5. 19. Smart Energy Solutions as TechnologicalConfigurations : Implications on theOrganizational Strategy

   University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och industriell dynamik

   Author : NADA OSMAN; IBRAHIM ELNOUR; [2016]
   Keywords : Smart Energy Solutions; Energy efficiency; Smart home; Technological Configurations; Innfusion; Smart Energy Solutions; Energieffektivitet; smarta hem; tekniska konfigurationer; Infusion;

   Abstract : Den länge stabila elbolagssindustrin genomgår stora förändringar. Regelverk, miljömässiga problem, framsteg inom förnybar generering och ICT har orsakat allvarliga tryck på affärsmodellerna för konventionella elbolag. READ MORE

6. 20. Beyond Access to Finance - A Micro- and macro level study of determinants of SME growth

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ena Bilic; [2015-12-01]
   Keywords : SME; Almi; EU; Public financial support; access to finance; growth; employment;

   Abstract : The present study analyses the weaknesses and strengths of the “tools” used by governments to promote the Small- and Medium sized enterprise (SME) sectors as much as it aims to assess the policy responses to the evolving policy context by conducting a two-level study of both qualitative and quantitative characteristics using EU member states as well as Swedish SMEs as units of analysis. As the trade-and industry sector, in addition to scholars and policymakers, have recognized the importance of SMEs to employment and the domestic economy, attention has been focused on the capital market imperfections that have arisen as an effect of the financial crisis. READ MORE