Essays about: "risk taking business"

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  1. 1. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

    Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Learning Through Taking Action : An empirical study into the early-stage business model development for a novel technology

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

    Author : Daniel Maslov; Hugo Javenius; [2023]
    Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Development; Business Model Innovation Process; Business Model Tools and Methods; Action Research; Nascent Market Entry; Multi-Disciplinary Innovation; 3D Bioprinting; Affärsmodell; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Affärsmodellutveckling; Affärsmodellsinnovationsprocess; Affärsmodells-verktyg och metoder; Aktionsforskning; Begynnande marknadsinträde; Multidisciplinär innovation; 3D-bioprinting;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the critical factors shaping early-stage business model development. As a result, this paper provides insights and recommendations for the effective commercialization of innovations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
    Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

    Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainable Entrepreneurship Intention among Business Students of Developed and Developing Countries : A Comparative Study of Sweden and Pakistan

    University essay from Jönköping University/JIBS Entrepreneurship Centre

    Author : Ali Awais; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Entrepreneurship Intentions; Business Students;

    Abstract : This study compares the sustainable entrepreneurial objectives of business students in Sweden and Pakistan. The study investigates the effect of action planning, action knowledge, cultural values, educational systems, availability of resources, and business environment on entrepreneurship intention using action regulation theory. READ MORE

  6. 5. Does target firm risk differ depending on the gender of the acquiring firm's CEO?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anton Strandqvist; Malkolm Sten; [2023]
    Keywords : Chief Executive Officer; Gender; Mergers and Acquisitions; Risk aversion; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study aims to examine the relationship between the gender of the CEO and target firm risk in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Sweden. Previous research has shown that there may be differences in risk attitudes and behavior between men and women, which could affect their decision-making processes in M&A transactions. READ MORE