Essays about: "sme characteristics"

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1. 6. Evolution of Management Control System in Early-Stage Enterprises : A Multiple Case Study in European SMEs

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Gauti Thormar; Sándor Renáta Gabriella; [2022]
   Keywords : Balanced Scorecard; Management Control Systems; Performance Management Systems;

   Abstract : Background – Over the years, management control has become an agenda in the research field, and new frameworks have been developed to study organizational control and measure company performance. Management Control Systems (MCS) development has gained attention with the trend of young, technology-driven companies becoming substantial contributors to the economy. READ MORE

3. 7. Barriers in the Pre-Decision Stage of Blockchain Adoption for Supply Chain : A Single Case Study in a Swedish Small Enterprise

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Lisa Klug; [2021]
   Keywords : Technological Innovation Adoption; Blockchain; Pre-Decision Stage; Barriers; TOE Framework; Supply Chain; Small and Medium-sized Enterprise SME ;

   Abstract : Background: Blockchain is a technological innovation, and its benefits such as decentralized transactions without a trusted third party, improvements in traceability and efficiency can potentially facilitate complex challenges faced by supply chains (Hughes et al., 2019; Saberi et al., 2019). READ MORE

4. 8. Challenges in University-Industry Collaborations : Organisational Differences Leading to Challenges in University-Industry Collaborations in Student-Based Innovative Projects

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Johannes Fussenegger; David Casado Lopez; [2021]
   Keywords : university-industry collaborations; innovation; SMEs; organisational differences; student-based projects;

   Abstract : Background: Collaborations between universities and industries are common to foster innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises. Participants of these collaborations face several challenges related to these collaborations. Universities and Industries work in different environments and value different priorities. READ MORE

5. 9. Which firm characteristics determine access to finance for SMEs within the East African Community?

   University essay from

   Author : Joseph Fridner; Emil Jonsson; [2020-06-29]
   Keywords : SME; access to finance; East African Community; sub-Saharan Africa; logit; FDR; asymmetric information;

   Abstract : Financial constraints among SMEs are generally more prevalent in the developing world than in the developed world, but SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa stand out as being particularly constrained. Previous studies also show causal links between access to finance and company growth and increased prosperity. READ MORE

6. 10. 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