Essays about: "The main characteristics of international companies"

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1. 16. Innovation Measurement Software

   University essay from Lunds universitet/CIRCLE

   Author : Arian Navvab Daneshmand Jashanica; Hoa Thanh Bui; [2012]
   Keywords : Innovation; Innovation management; Innovation Measurement; Innovation Measurement Software; Innovation Management Tools; Arian Navvab; Arian Navvab Daneshmand; Arian Navvab Daneshmand Jashanica; Arian Jashanica; Hoa Thanh Bui; Hoa Bui; Jon Mikel Zabala Iturriagagoitia; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Innovation is essential in our technological society. There exist a large number of innovative companies in the world, however, still there is a great scope for many others to join and take advantage of this treasure that have caused success for many organizations. READ MORE

3. 17. Service Firms in an Early stage of Internationalization

   University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

   Author : Ellen Flodin; Frida Jansson; [2012]
   Keywords : Service firms; Early internationalization; International business school; International entrepreneurship; Strategy research; Barriers; Enablers and the Norwegian market;

   Abstract : Purpose The aim of this study is to explore, describe and analyze how service firms overcome barriers of internationalization at an early stage. Thus, this study is aiming to increase a better understanding of what kind of preconditions these firms have in the very early stages of internationalization. READ MORE

4. 18. The Role of Knowledge in Internationalization of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Siavash Ali Madadi Jani; [2011]
   Keywords : Internationalization; Knowledge-based view; SME; Technological Knowledge; Business Knowledge; Market-specific Knowledge; competitive advantage;

   Abstract : Internationalization is one of the most complicated elements in Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) expansion. Researchers seem to agree more and more that none of the theories in this field can solely explain the dynamics of the internationalization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises particularly small knowledge- and service-intensive firms. READ MORE

5. 19. Corporate Codes of Conduct as a Local Union Strategy: The case of Indonesia

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Josephine Gustafsson; Kristian Holmberg; [2010-11-25]
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   Abstract : Today the role of companies as societal actors is subject to a vivid debate due to the ecological degradation and unethical working practices that has resulted from an increased outsourcing of production to developing countries. A commonly used method to increase the sustainability of production is by adopting codes of conduct but implementing these sustainability policies is a complex issue in developing countries partly due to the top-down design of the codes. READ MORE

6. 20. From Cravens to Veterans : A study of Swedish retailers' international purchasing activities

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Fanny Stener; Therese Hjälmner; [2009]
   Keywords : Retail Supply Chain Management; International Purchasing; Swedish Retail Industry;

   Abstract : Introduction As the world is becoming increasingly integrated, many firms search for partners overseas with hope to find benefits. Internationalization is today the industrial norm, and in this new and ever-expanding environment, international purchasing has become a major challenge that firms have to face in their daily operations. READ MORE