Essays about: "SME policy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words SME policy.

  1. 1. Spatial dependence in the regional innovation performance of small- and medium sized enterprises : A spatial econometric approach to identifying the drivers of SME innovation in European NUTS regions

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Felix Sebastian Veit Ginzinger; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography in Innovation; SME Innovation; Spatial Dependence; Regional Science;

    Abstract : Being a crucial sector in Europe’s economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) require involvement in innovative activities to perpetuate their competitiveness. Nevertheless, European-wide funding programs that aim to foster innovation at the regional level have been criticized for not being adequately tailored to SMEs’ innovation patterns and dynamics. READ MORE

  3. 2. Supporting SMEs in the Circular Economy Transition : Perspectives from Swedish Intermediaries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Linn Forsander; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Circular Economy; Small and medium-sized enterprises SME ; Circular Transition; Circular Business Model Innovation; Intermediaries;

    Abstract : There’s increasing evidence that activities from humans are affecting the earth system to a degree that is crossing the planetary boundaries. During the last decade, Circular Economy has gained attention from both academia, companies, and policymakers and is seen as one way to address economical and sustainability issues. READ MORE

  4. 3. Unlocking the Potential of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Climate-neutral Cities Mission | A case study of Malmö and Lund in the Region Skåne, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Kyle Lavelle; [2021]
    Keywords : SME; climate-neutral cities; mission-oriented innovation policy; Region Skåne; urban sustainability transition; intermediaries; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Through the national innovation program Viable Cities, the City of Malmö and the City of Lund in the Region Skåne of southern Sweden have recently undertaken a mission to become climate-neutral by 2030, requiring the commitment and participation of the entire local, urban system in the pursuit and uptake of bottom-up, radical solutions. While small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the backbone of the region’s economy, their importance to the mission’s success has not been fully conceptualized, despite evidence indicating that some SMEs are suited for developing radical innovations while others will struggle to decarbonize their business. READ MORE

  5. 4. HRM digitalization in emerging economies : A qualitative study on the factors influencing the implementation of digital HR tools in Russian SMEs

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Mariia Churilina; [2021]
    Keywords : HRM digitalization; digital HR tools implementation; SME; emerging economies; DMC; RBV; Institutional theory;

    Abstract : Background: Digital technologies have been revolutionizing the corporate world during the last few decades. Companies that want to keep their competitive positions are forced to adapt. READ MORE

  6. 5. Which firm characteristics determine access to finance for SMEs within the East African Community?

    University essay from

    Author : Joseph Fridner; Emil Jonsson; [2020-06-29]
    Keywords : SME; access to finance; East African Community; sub-Saharan Africa; logit; FDR; asymmetric information;

    Abstract : Financial constraints among SMEs are generally more prevalent in the developing world than in the developed world, but SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa stand out as being particularly constrained. Previous studies also show causal links between access to finance and company growth and increased prosperity. READ MORE