Essays about: "the Impact of Culture on International expansion"

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  1. 1. Expectations vs Reality: The Luring of the Red Dragon : The study of the Chinese institutional environment as perceived by Swedish SMEs

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Dasa Fridrichova; Elizabeth Pritchard; [2017]
    Keywords : Institutional theory; Institutional influence; Institutions; Perception; Swedish SMEs; Production costs; SME Internationalization; Entry modes.;

    Abstract : Since the expansion of globalization, and the opening up of the Chinese market in particular, over the last 15 years or so, Swedish SMEs have had to face increasing international competition for market share of their products and skills. In order to compete successfully, Swedish SMEs are increasingly looking to establish manufacturing units in Asian and other countries, which offer the prospect of lowering production costs and thereby increased profits. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Impact of Culture on Leadership in Healthcare Services : The case of Elekta-Greece

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Emmanouil Chatzidakis; Mustapha Issa El freiji; [2016]
    Keywords : National Culture; Leadership; Leadership Styles; Healthcare; Elekta; Greece; Filotimo;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to comprehend and analyse the impact of national culture on leadership within the healthcare industry. Method: This is an exploratory research in which qualitative data have been used. Interviews have been held with employees at Elekta-Greece EPE, Athens in Greece. READ MORE

  3. 3. Impact of Indigenous Culture on women leadership in Pakistan : How does indigenous culture of Pakistan restricts career progress and leadership abilities of females of Pakistan

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

    Author : Shafta Manzoor; [2015]
    Keywords : Indigenous culture; Female Leadership; Decision making power; Social immobility issues; Patriarchal Culture; Cultural taboos; Leadership skills; Role expectancy of females; Work and family life balance;

    Abstract : “Although the subject of female leadership is very well documented at an international level, Pakistan still lacks enough research in this area. This scarcity of research gives rise to a commonly held belief that gender equality has been achieved in Pakistan which hides the gender stereotypes and discrimination practices still prevailing in the country. READ MORE

  4. 4. Foreign Market Entry-Modes and Their Impact on Perceived Cultural Differences

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lisa Hassan; Tove Gioeli; [2014]
    Keywords : Foreign market entry; International business; Cultural differences; Entry-mode;

    Abstract : It has been proven to be a strong correlation between choice of entry-mode and culture. Different entry-modes have also been connected to varying levels of integration in the foreign market. READ MORE

  5. 5. Business in the Cloud : Internationalization of a small enterprise in the age of cloud services

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mats Severin; Stefan Knutsson; John Söderberg; [2012]
    Keywords : internationalization; internationalization process; Uppsala Model; Born Globals; SME; small and medium-sized enterprises; cloud computing; cloud service; network; culture; internationalisering; internationaliseringsprocess; Uppsalamodellen; Born Globals; datormoln; molntjänst; nätverk; kultur;

    Abstract : During the past decade, advances in information technology have facilitated the rapid international expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Cloud computing has enabled a new wave of firms to offer services on the web regardless of geographic distances. READ MORE