Essays about: "Business growth in Italy"

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  1. 1. Unveiling the Influence of Organizational Culture on Innovation in Family Businesses : Lessons from Sweden and Italy

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Emma Liedholm; Alice Röström; [2023]
    Keywords : Family Business; Organizational Culture; Innovation;

    Abstract : Family businesses are a significant part of the global economy, contributing to employment and GDP growth. However, they face challenges in a dynamic and competitive landscape, requiring a shift in traditional approaches and a focus on innovation. READ MORE

  2. 2. From photovoltaics to microgrids : A case study on Loccioni and how its tailored solutions compete with standardized products in the energy utility industry

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Jakob Mehlig; Simon Rosén; [2023]
    Keywords : Niche markets; Tailored solutions; Standardization; Customer relationship management; Dominant logic;

    Abstract : Global industries are undergoing significant sustainability transitions, presenting new opportunities for R&D and innovation-driven companies. Rather than competing in large markets, these companies thrive in specialized niches. READ MORE

  3. 3. To innovate or not - that is the question A study investigating how the number of patents applications has been affected by the EU ETS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alma Hemberg; [2021-08-23]
    Keywords : aviation; business enterprise investments; cement; difference-in-differences; emissions; environmental regulation; EPO; Espacenet; the EU ETS; GDP growth; gross domestic investments; innovation; IPC; manufacturing of iron and steel; OECD; patent applications; patents; Porter Hypothesis; R D;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how patent applications (as a proxy measure for innovation) in regulated sectors were affected by the implementation of the European Emission Trading System (the EU ETS) in 2005. The studied EU ETS-regulated sectors are cement and manufacturing of iron and steel with aviation sector as a placebo check. READ MORE

  4. 4. Techno-economic Analysis and Market Potential Study of Solar Heat in Industrial Processes : A Fresnel Direct Steam Generation case study

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

    Author : Guillermo de Santos López; [2021]
    Keywords : Solar heat in industrial processes; techno-economic analysis; market potential; direct steam generation; Fresnel technology;

    Abstract : The industrial sector not only has a big contribution to global emissions but also a low share of renewable energy for heat demand. Knowing that most of the energy consumption in industry is heat and that half of it is at medium-low temperature (below 400 ºC), it is a great market for the integration of solar thermal technologies. READ MORE

  5. 5. M&A processes in the Italian multi-utility industry: accomplishment of a political project, chance for growth and value creation. An industry analysis starting from a case study of Acea S.p.A.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Massimiliano Casellato; [2018-01-18]
    Keywords : Regulated business; Regulated industry; Municipal companies; Liberalization process; Multi-utility industry; Italian multi-utilities; Business mix; Local utilities; Public utilities; M A process; External growth; Value creation; M A trends; Industrial policy; Political interference; Industrial organization; Market structure.;

    Abstract : This M.Sc. Thesis aims to investigate on the reasons at the basis of the M&A operations that, in the last few years, are radically changing the structure and the dynamics of the multi-utility industry in Italy. READ MORE