Essays about: "SME Innovation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 86 essays containing the words SME Innovation.

  1. 1. How do Swedish SMEs overcome the barriers of open innovation in practice?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Alexander Thyrestam; Carl Fredriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Open innovation; Swedish SMEs; Overcoming barriers challenges;

    Abstract : As the closed innovation model requires firms to be strongly reliant on their own R&D- capabilities in order to generate new innovations (van de Vrande et al., 2009, p. 425), a new approach has emerged over the last decade: The open innovation model. READ MORE

  3. 2. Idea Management in Practice- An Investigation of Idea Management Challenges in Manufacturing SME

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Mikael Bohman; Fredrik Falk; [2023]
    Keywords : Idea Management; Idea Management System; SMEs; Idea Utilization; Knowledge Utilization; Idéhantering; Idéhanteringssystem; SMEs; Idéutnyttjande; Kunskapsutnyttjande;

    Abstract : The image of employees as an internal source of knowledge has grown as a result of the increasingly competitive business climate. An increased interest in employee ideas has led to more small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)engaging in idea management to promote innovation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Swedish SMEs' Perception of the Corporate Income Taxation System's Treatment of Online Data Collection

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

    Author : Arnold Kramer; Gentrit Dobreva; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Income Taxation; Corporate Income Taxation System; Tax Perceptions; SMEs; The Slippery Slope Framework; Complexity; Distributional Fairness; Retributive Fairness; Procedural Fairness; Growth; Tax Benefits; Privacy; Punishment; Trust;

    Abstract : Purpose - The paper aims to analyse the perception SMEs in Sweden have of the corporate income tax system's treatment of online data collection. Methodology – This study employs a qualitative research approach in which the authors implemented a deductive phenomenological research approach. READ MORE

  5. 4. Small but Mighty: A qualitative study investigating characteristics of SMEs in their utilisation of ICT for sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Hilma Svalander; Måns Larsén; [2023]
    Keywords : ICT; SME; Sustainability; ICT for Sustainability; Utilisation; Agility; Risk Behaviour and Risk Management; Investments and Resources; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This master's thesis seeks to address the problems associated with the utilisation of sustainable Information Communication Technologies (ICT) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to various barriers such as cost, limited resources, and lack of awareness. The research question seeks to examine the internal factors and characteristics of SMEs that influence their utilisation of ICT for sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Unlocking the Potential of Sustainability in SMEs within the Pharmaceutical Industry: The Role of Managers in Fostering Sustainability for Organizational Long-term Success

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Valerie Garcia Martinez; Edwin Ahlnäs; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability management; sustainability commodification; sustainable innovation; stakeholder engagement; stakeholder communication; strategic integration; core operations; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Sustainable development requires companies to do their part. Managers are central to the partaking of sustainability in their organizations, having responsibility towards internal and external stakeholders to ensure the organization's long-term survival while being mindful of other things than maximizing profit. READ MORE