Essays about: "importance of entrepreneurship to the economy"

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1. 6. Scaling Frugal Innovation Based Startups to Accelerate Sustainable Development : A Minor Field Study in Cape Town, South Africa

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Sofia Johansson; [2020]
   Keywords : Frugal Innovation; Entrepreneurship; Emergent Markets; Sustainable Development Goals; Ecosystem; Minor Field Study;

   Abstract : With the rise of a global economy and the growing importance of emerging markets, socioeconomic and environmental issues are becoming the main driving forces for many innovation practitioners. As a result of the recognition that traditional ways of managing innovation are not sustainable and that more inclusive and accessible efforts are needed, the exploration of frugal approaches to innovation has emerged. READ MORE

3. 7. How Important is Sustainability for Start-ups? : An Investigation on the Sustainability Transition within Stockholm Ventures

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : SIMONE PAULA BULHA LOPES PEREIRA; CONSTANTIN IONEL DRAGAN; [2020]
   Keywords : sustainability; start-ups; social economy; sustainability transition; sustainable entrepreneurship; multi-level perspective; hållbarhet; nystartade företag; social ekonomi; hållbarhetsövergång; hållbart entreprenörskap; flernivåperspektiv;

   Abstract : This thesis seeks to explore the importance of sustainability within start-up organisations and investigate the sustainability transition within selected ventures. The research conducted applies a multiple case study design, combined with a literature review to answer the research question: ‘How Important is Sustainability for Start-ups?’. READ MORE

4. 8. Internationalization of Family Firms : The effect of family-specific resourceson internationalization decisions

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Radeeka Vithanage; Solongo Oyuntugs; [2019]
   Keywords : family firms; family business; SMEs; internationalization; resources; family-specific resources; Resource-Based View RBV ; heterogeneity;

   Abstract : Background: Sweden is known for encouraging entrepreneurship where 99.9% of the business organizations are SMEs. Including Sweden, several other countries in the world provide significant importance to family firms, as their contribution is noteworthy to the global economy. READ MORE

5. 9. Sustainability entrepreneurship in Transition Economies: Role of sustainability in Sustainability Entrepreneurship in case of Russia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Ivans Abelmazovs; [2018]
   Keywords : Sustainability entrepreneurship; Transition economies; Sustainability transitions; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Sustainable development and sustainability entrepreneurship are the hot topic in the academic literature. With high importance of the context where entrepreneurships operate, it is vital to study sustainability beyond the border of the developed countries. On the one side, transition economies are complex places to start sustainable startups. READ MORE

6. 10. Entrepreneurship matters in Europe, but what matters for Entrepreneurship?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Sara Johnsson; [2017]
   Keywords : National Innovation System; Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial Ecosystems; Innovation; Porter’s Diamond of National Advantage; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Economies have long been based on systems that emphasize production and explain results. In today's increased global competitiveness, the maturing capitalism advocates varied and lasting spatial concentrations as well as country-specific characteristics, National Innovation Systems. READ MORE