Essays about: "SME networks"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 essays containing the words SME networks.
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1. Utilization of digital technologies in internationalization processes. A case study of high-tech SMEs in Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis explores the role of digitalization in the internationalization process of Swedish Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). In today's global economy, digitalization has become increasingly important for firms to remain competitive. READ MORE
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2. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE
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3. Market Entry Through Networks : A Case Study of a Swedish SME
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälleAbstract : Purpose – This study aims to look into how foreignness and outsidership affect the market entry of a SME and the individual firm's ability to access the correct network as well as look at which support structures are available for the individual firms entering into a new market. Theory/Design & Research Questions – By looking through the lens of Social Network theory, aspects of trust, legitimacy, nodes, foreignness and outsidership, this study has looked into the journey of a large hamburger chain in Sweden that has successfully entered into different markets outside of Sweden. READ MORE
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4. How important are digitalization and social media for an internationalization process in present time? : A qualitative study based on Swedish SME companies
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)Abstract : The internationalization processes of entrepreneurship have long been a topic that has interested both entrepreneurs and researchers. In today's society with digitalization tightly integrated in our society, and with the SME business's wide range of e-stores, this study examines the importance of digitization and the use of social media in an internationalization process for Swedish SME businesses. READ MORE
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5. Small but Mighty: A qualitative study investigating characteristics of SMEs in their utilisation of ICT for sustainability
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatikAbstract : 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
