Essays about: "competitiveness"

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  1. 1. EMPTYING THE SCHOOL OF ATHENS A quantitative analysis of the link between the Eurozone crisis and declining worker productivity in the Greek economy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mikael Hemlin; [2019-09-13]
    Keywords : Greece; euro crisis; worker productivity; human capital transfers; optimum currency area theory; worker flexibility;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the causes of Greece’s worker productivity declinein the aftermath of the euro crisis. Through the employment of three groups of time-seriesregressions, the empirical analysis of the thesis demonstrates that: 1) there exists anunambiguous correlation between the unfolding of the euro crisis and Greece’s declining worker productivity – a correlation which is entirely disconnected from the progression of thecountry’s competitiveness; 2) the progression of the crisis is intimately correlated withGreece’s recent surge in human capital emigration; and 3) this outflow of human capital-richworkers may explain a large portion of Greece’s worker productivity decline since 2008. READ MORE

  3. 2. Internationalization through business models - a case study of Swedish cleantech firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Axel Erikson; Fredrik Rydqvist; [2019-08-08]
    Keywords : Business models; internationalization; international business models; Swedish cleantech; strategy;

    Abstract : MSc in International Business and Trade.... READ MORE

  4. 3. Transfer of organizational practices in an MNC - A case study at SKF

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adam Larsson; Erik Lingegård; [2019-08-08]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; Practice transfer; Brand protection; MNC; Headquarter; subsidiary;

    Abstract : MSc in International Business and Trade.... READ MORE

  5. 4. Supporting regional innovation through Clusters - A multiple-case study of five clusters in Innovation Leading + European Regions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Prodromos Iatridis; [2019-07-09]
    Keywords : Business clusters; Regional innovation performance; Innovation leading regions in Europe; Contribution of clusters; Cluster activities; Introducing innovation; Facilitate SMEs collaborations; Promote sales of new to market or new to firm innovations;

    Abstract : Nowadays, emerging megatrends foster a fierce competition around the world. Authors are constantly studying the impacts of clustering on regional innovation and in turn economic growth and competitiveness of regions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Capturing Supplier Innovation - Single Case Study of how Kongsberg Automotive can Facilitate Supplier Innovations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rasmus Tyft; [2019-07-09]
    Keywords : Innovation; Supplier Innovation; New product development; Early Supplier Involvement;

    Abstract : MSc In Innovation and Industrial Management & MiM in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.... READ MORE