Essays about: "strategic management process and SMEs"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 26 essays containing the words strategic management process and SMEs.

  1. 21. The Internationalization Process of SMEs : A Comparative Study between Pakistani and Swedish SMEs.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Wasim Ahmad Tahir; Faisal Mehmood; [2010]
    Keywords : SMEs; Internationalization Process; Resource-Based Factors; Uppsala Internationalization model; Innovation-related model; External support;

    Abstract : This master dissertation focuses on the challenges and strategies for SMEs in the internationalization process. Particularly it focuses on perceived challenges from resource-based view. In order to describe the challenges, the study focuses on those resources that SMEs needed in the initial stage of the internationalization process. READ MORE

  3. 22. “Logistic Outsourcing Process in SMEs” - Case Studies of Four Taiwanese SMEs

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Mansoor Ali Shah; Hoyu Chao; [2010]
    Keywords : logistics outsourcing; logistics outsourcing process; logistics outsourcing process in SMEs;

    Abstract : Background: According to experts logistics outsourcing is a process and companies should develop their understanding about it as a process. Literature suggests a systematic and strategic approach for this process and also presents different models and aspects to improve logistics outsourcing as a process. READ MORE

  4. 23. Purchasing practice in SMEs : Practical impressions about the purchasing activities of small and medium sized enterprises in the manufacturing industry

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Stephanie Kulik; [2010]
    Keywords : SMEs; Purchasing Performance; Buyer-Supplier Relationship; Strategic Purchasing; Manufacturing Industry;

    Abstract : Small and medium sized companies are important to the European economy and considered as the true backbone of the European economy, being primarily responsi-ble for wealth and economic growth. Further, the purchasing function of small and medium sized companies had become more and more important to firms within the creating of competitive advantages. READ MORE

  5. 24. Capital Structure Decision : A case study of SMEs in the road freight industry

    University essay from IHH, Redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Andreas Ritterfeldt; Malin Jidéus; Pernilla Franck; [2007]
    Keywords : Capital structure decision; Road freight industry; SME; Financial risk;

    Abstract : Companies need capital in order to run their business, do necessary investments and grow larger. These actions are combined with high costs where both internal and external financing might be appropriate. Capital structure is the relation between debt and equity. In this thesis we have focused on the decision behind the capital structure. READ MORE

  6. 25. Sustainable Business at Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) : The Case of Coffee Queen AB

    University essay from Centrum för tjänsteforskning

    Author : Julia Jonas; Stefan Eriksson; [2007]
    Keywords : service management; corporate social responsibility; SME´s; sustainable development;

    Abstract : Society demands more and more that corporations take over responsibility on the effects of their business actions in a stakeholder view. Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance are catchwords in this context that stand for a management view there one focuses on more than profits and quality. READ MORE