Essays about: "strategic IMPORTANCE OF IT IN BUSINESS"

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  1. 1. Venturing Through Economic Disruptions An In-Depth Analysis of Early-Stage Venture Capital in Sweden and Strategic Guidelines for Startup Success in Economic Challenging Times

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Astrid Lundgren; Felicia Muukka; Frida Sandgren; [2024-03-07]
    Keywords : Early-stage venture capital; entrepreneurship; investment decisions; economic disruption; startups;

    Abstract : This thesis thoroughly investigates the impact of economic disruptions from 2019 to 2023 on early-stage venture capital in Sweden. It focuses on shifts in investment decisions during financial disruptions, aiming to clarify how economic fluctuations influences investors' decision-making. READ MORE

  2. 2. Comparative Study of the Role of Digital Technologies in Implementing Circular Economy Practices in Product-Service Systems (PSS) : An Analysis Across Varying Organizational Scales

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Ajay Surya Gnaneswaran; [2024]
    Keywords : Product Service Systems; PSS; Circular Economy; CE; Digital Technology; DT; Industry 4.0; Circular Strategies; Barriers and Opportunities; Qualitative; Product-tjänste system; PSS; Digitala Teknologier; DT; Cirkulär Ekonomi; CE; Cirkulära Strategier; Industri 4.0; Utmaningar och Möjligheter; Kvalitativ.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the integration of digital technologies (DT) within Product-Service Systems (PSS) and their role in promoting Circular Economy (CE) practices. Despite increasing recognition of digitalization in industries with PSS offerings, research on DT as a catalyst for CE, especially across organizations of various sizes, remains limited. READ MORE

  3. 3. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

    Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

  4. 4. How macro factors influence decision-making in the fashion industry value chain

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Filippa Johnsson; Roos Kramer; [2023-07-19]
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    Abstract : The complexity of the macroenvironment and value chains within the fashion industry has increased the importance of strategic value chain configurations. The global influence and awareness of macro factors has made it more challenging for decision-makers to integrate macro-environmental changes in their strategic decisions. READ MORE

  5. 5. Breaking the Status Quo? - An Analysis of Sustainability Managers' Change Efforts

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lucas Rennkamp; Alicia Schmidt; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Sustainability Managers; Institutional Entrepreneurship; Sustainability Logic; Sustainable Business Development; Institutional Theory; Institutional Logic; Qualitative Research;

    Abstract : Societal expectations towards corporations to include social, environmental and ethical considerations have grown in importance, and corporations largely depend on so-called sustainability managers to help them meet these expectations. This thesis provides one of the first studies into how sustainability managers work and asks: how do sustainability managers work to change their organisation for a more sustainable future? Through interviews with 18 senior sustainability managers and an analysis of the empirical findings through institutional entrepreneurship and institutional logics theory, this study identifies sustainability managers as individual actors who adopt strategic approaches and work practices similar to institutional entrepreneurs and shows their efforts to institutionalise sustainability by hybridising it with the perceived dominant market logic and by establishing legitimacy. READ MORE