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1. 16. Critical factors when implementing Lean practices and Lean distribution for a micro company in the start-up phase

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Amanda Ivars; Mathias Lundberg; [2019]
   Keywords : Lean; Micro Company; Start-up; Distribution Strategy; Implementation of Lean; SME; Logistics; JIT;

   Abstract : The aim for this study is to identify the critical factors for an implementation of Lean for a micro company in the start-up phase, as well as to identify which Lean practices that are most applicable for a distribution strategy in a micro company. The aim was divided into two research questions: • RQ1: Which factors of a Lean implementation is critical for a producing micro company in the start-up phase? • RQ2: How applicable are lean tools and practices for a micro company’s distribution strategy? The research approach used to answer the aim and research questions were a literature review and a case study. READ MORE

3. 17. The Effects of Digitalization on Managing Project Teams

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Philipp Feise; Paul Philipp Maria Graf von Hatzfeldt Trachenberg; [2019]
   Keywords : management innovation; digitalization; project teams; virtual teams; agile methods;

   Abstract : Background: In various industries, market power is concentrated on a few major companies, which makes competition increasingly challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises. Those SMEs are furthermore impacted by the characteristics of their industry and need to change constantly and adapt to maintain competitive in this challenging market environment. READ MORE

4. 18. The Meeting of Cultures : Effective Leadership in Multicultural Organisations

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Simon Haile; Ebrima Jabang; [2019]
   Keywords : Leadership; Culture; Sub-Saharan Africa; Sweden; SME; GLOBE; Adaptation; Transformation;

   Abstract : Globalisation has simplified the internationalisation process for companies, and are today not only constrained to multinational companies, as SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are entering global markets in order to attain a sustainable competitive advantage. As a result, more Swedish SMEs are now operating abroad, and SSA (sub-Saharan Africa) is a region that has shown great potential. READ MORE

5. 19. Small enterprises’ marketing strategy in the digital era : A study of hotels in Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Tobias Pettersson; Daniel Tadesse; [2019]
   Keywords : Marketing Mix; Hotel Industry; Digitalization; Social Media Marketing; Customer Satisfaction.;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to explore small enterprises’ marketing strategy and the digital tools that can improve their odds in the market against competitors and gain competitive advantage. Method: Qualitative study was conducted using primary and secondary data for this study, where primary data was collected through ten semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

6. 20. Leadership styles in SMEs - a quantitative study of the leadership styles exhibited by managers of SMEs in Sweden through the use of the multifactor leadership questionnaire

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Charles Abernethy; Elna Dahlberg; [2018]
   Keywords : SMEs; Sweden; transformational leadership; transactional leadership; passive-avoidant leadership; multifactor leadership questionnaire; MLQ; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Despite the large quantity of studies done on the field of leadership and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), current literature lacks the link between these two topics and very little research has actually been done to examine the relationship between leadership styles and management within SMEs operating in Sweden. Taking into account the relevance of this research topic, this thesis aims to recognise and understand leadership styles in SMEs as observed by the employees of the company. READ MORE