Essays about: "business network insider"

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  1. 1. Internationalization and business networks: From a network outsider to an insider A multiple case study in Rwanda

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sandro Aničić; Erik Broström; [2021-06-28]
    Keywords : Business networks; Network facilitators; Network insidership; Africa; Rwanda;

    Abstract : Previous research on business networks has devoted considerable efforts towards studying their characteristics, dynamics and outcomes. However, it is unclear how a business goes from being an outsider to becoming an insider in a business network, and what the role of third-party network facilitators is in this endeavor. READ MORE

  2. 2. The role of Networking in Internationalization - The case of Swedish fashion firms’ internationalization

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Melina Amel Sayyah; Karl Rydberg; [2019-08-08]
    Keywords : Networks; Networking; Internationalization; Foreign market entry; Fashion firms; Fashion industry; Sweden;

    Abstract : Research has shown that networking is a crucial factor for successful internationalization of firms. The role of both formal and informal networks has been stressed as essential to access networks abroad. READ MORE

  3. 3. Local networks’ facilitation of small wineries’ foreign market entry: A case study of a South African wine cluster

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elin Ingves; Frida Hedenskog; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : Local networks; Cluster; SME internationalization; Foreign market entry; Wineries; Stellenbosch;

    Abstract : Prior research has emphasized the role of networks for SMEs’ internationalization in order to successfully expand into foreign markets. Attention has mainly been directed on the importance of establishing contacts in foreign networks, where both business and social relationships have been seen to foster SMEs’ international expansion. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Importance of Relationships to become a Business Network Insider. Foreign micro-enterprises entering Shanghai

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Helena Bengtsson; Rebecca Skogsén; [2015-07-10]
    Keywords : Internationalization; Uppsala model; business network insider; business network position; relationships; social bonding; micro-enterprise; guanxi;

    Abstract : Abstract In a world that is shrinking with distant markets becoming more accessible and at a lower cost, this enables even smaller businesses such as micro-enterprises the opportunity to invest and establish abroad. In recent years there has been a rise in interest of business networking as a major part of the internationalization process regarding how a new business is to establish itself as a newcomer in a foreign market. READ MORE

  5. 5. Big Fish in a small pond? : A quantitative study about independence and the social networks among corporate boards in Denmark, Finland and Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jessica Bergmark; Atte Soidinmäki; [2014]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Board independence; Interlocking directorate networks; Corporate Elite;

    Abstract : While the European Union is striving towards harmonization among the member countries, interlocks (connections) are a social phenomenon that has an implication on the Corporate Code but it is more implicitly pointed out with words like “other relevant information” or ”other significant board positions” that might affect the individual board member’s independence and ability to fully commit to the company. Although the board often is referred to as one single entity, it consists of many board members that individually can have an agenda that might deviate from all stakeholders’ goal. READ MORE