Essays about: "Firm location"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 72 essays containing the words Firm location.

1. 31. How firms can reduce the risks with fixed price contracts

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Alexander Aniol; [2017]
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   Abstract : Firms have had difficulties in dealing with the risks that occur when providing fixed price contracts (FP) for both small – scale and large – scale projects to involved customers. This is general for the most companies surveying customers with the development for a product or service in the IT – industry. READ MORE

3. 32. The role of talent in firm location decision:A multiple-case study of clean-tech firms in Uppsala

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Catharina Schröder; Sara Azargoon; [2016]
   Keywords : Firm; Location; Decision; Talent; Clustering; Soft and Hard Factors; Personal Networks;

   Abstract : The shift from an industrial-based to a knowledge-based economy has impacted market conditions and created a demand for a talented and skilled workforce in knowledge-intensive industries. This paper investigates what the role of talent is, when firms decide for a location by carrying out two studies. READ MORE

4. 33. Managing Employee CSR Engagement : A study of employee's perceptions and expectations

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alexandra Haidari; Hanna Strandberg; [2016]
   Keywords : CSR; Employee Engagement; Internal Marketing; Stakeholder;

   Abstract : Background- CSR is a highly relevant subject for corporations today, since there is an increased stakeholder demand to report corporate social, economic and environmental performance. CSR may convey numerous benefits for a firm, such as a competitive advantage, increased trust and improved corporate image, as well as many outcomes related to the employee. READ MORE

5. 34. OPTIMIZATION OF FACILITY LOCATION : A case study focusing on the re-location of production and distribution of Extruded Polystyrene Foam (XPS) in Europe

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Itziar Ocon Garay; [2016]
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   Abstract : The literature study done in location problems and parameters that a company should consider when taking a location decision for a factory, has been used to solve the Case Study. The case is addressed for a Spanish company that manufactures Extruded Polystyrene Foam (XPS) among other products for building isolation. READ MORE

6. 35. The choice to syndicate and its effect on exit dynamics : A study on Venture Capital firms active in Sweden

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Marika Eskilsson; Johanna Conradson; [2016]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Syndication; Exit dynamics; Survival Analysis; Competing Risk model;

   Abstract : Venture capitalists enter into an investment with the intent of realising a substantial profit on theventure after a number of years; this realisation is usually labelled the exit. The disinvestment decisionis a critical issue in the venture capital industry, as the return of the investment is realised upon exit. READ MORE