Essays about: "the impact on sme s"

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  1. 16. LEMONS & CHERRIES: THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN ACQUISITIONS ON THE REGIONAL EMBEDDEDNESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN TERMS OF SOURCING PRACTICES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Kyle T. Johnson; Paul Järvinen; [2020-06-29]
    Keywords : Foreign acquisition; International business IB ; Multinational corporations MNCs ; Regional embeddedness; Small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs ; Sourcing;

    Abstract : Prior research has highlighted that the highest performing SMEs (cherries) and the lowest performing SMEs (lemons) are most susceptible to be acquired by foreign MNCs, who then often invest in the acquired SME to fulfill a specific motive. However, there has been little research conducted as to how the regional activity and embeddedness of these SMEs is then impacted by these acquisitions, particularly in terms of their sourcing patterns. READ MORE

  3. 17. Managing Strategic Entrepreneurship in SMEs : Top Managers Engaging in Advantage-Seeking and Opportunity-Seeking

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jacqueline Scharunge; Anna-Catherina Franziska Puth; [2020]
    Keywords : Strategic Entrepreneurship; Top Manager; SME; Performance-seeking; Opportunity-seeking; Entrepreneurial Orientation;

    Abstract : Background: Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are major contributors to wealth,economy as well as society. In today’s uncertain times, the challenge for SMEs’ top managerslies in choosing the right strategic approach to generate a competitive advantage and wealth. READ MORE

  4. 18. Uncertainty in process innovations : A case study on the adaption of search engine optimization

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jonathan Samuelsson; Lovisa Skoglund; [2020]
    Keywords : Process innovation; uncertainty; uncertainty management; SEO; SME;

    Abstract : Process innovation is an important topic in business research. It enables competitive advantages for companies if managed properly. READ MORE

  5. 19. Promoting sustainable market development : a case study of wooden multi-story buildings

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Gustaf Braunstein; [2020]
    Keywords : innovation; market development; regional innovation systems RIS ; small and medium-sized enterprises SME ; sustainable development; wooden multi-story construction WMC ; flervåningshusbyggande i trä; hållbar utveckling; marknadsutveckling; regionala innovationssystem; små- och medelstora företag;

    Abstract : Our planet and societies are about to radically change in becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. Particular drivers for change can be identified as massive environmental and social challenges, such as climate changes, poverty and financial crises. READ MORE

  6. 20. Impacts of Industry 4.0 on Swedish Manufacturing SMEs Context

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Karandeep Singh Chatha; [2019]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; The fourth Industrial Revolution; Industrie 4.0; Digitization; Value chain; Supply Chain; Manufacturing; SME; Impacts; Barriers;

    Abstract : Abstract Purpose- Industry 4.0 as a concept has created a wave of innovation in the manufacturing sector. In Sweden, the goal for the Swedish manufacturing SMEs is to be leaders in digitalization and stay competitive. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to understand the impacts of Industry 4. READ MORE