Essays about: "small and newly founded firms"

Found 3 essays containing the words small and newly founded firms.

  1. 1. A case study of a small architecture start-up: Strategic considerations to aid innovation in the construction industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adam Grufvisare; Mattias Karlsson; [2017-07-06]
    Keywords : construction innovation; project-based innovation; small and newly founded firms;

    Abstract : This paper examines innovation within the Swedish construction industry with the purpose of identifying key factors for small and/or newly founded firms to increase their innovative capacity and long-term competitiveness. The paper presents a theoretical framework of driving and hindering factors raised by the literature along with an introduction to the Swedish market and important segments on the market. READ MORE

  2. 2. Collaborate? Let me check if I need you right now! : Collaboration and openness initiatives and activities in six Greek start-ups

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Sofoklis Dais; Dimitrios Stylianidis; [2015]
    Keywords : start-ups; collaboration; openness; partnerships; innovation; growth phases; lifecycle; Greece; Greek online start-ups; service; software;

    Abstract : Context: Start-ups have recently emerged as an operational model for small and newly-founded firms globally. This increasing business acceptance is present within the European markets, as well as within the Greek. Researchers also complied to the ”commands” of the industry and startup research followed the same, to practice, increasing course. READ MORE

  3. 3. Attract and Retain : The importance of employees in small firms

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mattias Tholén; Guz Hamberg; [2010]
    Keywords : Knowledge intensive; Newly founded firms; Attracting employees; Employee Rentition;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how a knowledge-intensive, small, young firm, in a highly competitive environment, deal with difficulties in their recruitment process.. Given their assumed disadvantages, how does the firm attract and retain key personnel? A case study was conducted of a small young firm in Silicon Valley. READ MORE