Search for dissertations about: "business support"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 801 swedish dissertations containing the words business support.
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1. On Business Exchange Activity : Activity Systems and Business Networks
Abstract : Starting from an empirical study of a business firm’s problems with implementing an information system in its business activity, this thesis identifies a need to theoretically model and conceptually develop the general business activity of a firm. This puts the context in focus, as a well-functioning information system needs to be anchored and developed to support and enhance the activities for which it is used, that is, contextualized. READ MORE
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2. Sharecom internationalisation : Exploring business models, business ecosystems, and pathways to international expansion
Abstract : An ever-changing business landscape, rapid developments in digital technologies, and shifts in societal attitudes have paved the way for the sharing economy phenomenon. Over the past decade, sharing economy companies (sharecoms) have emerged in droves, shaking up industry structures globally with their innovative business models and novel valuecreating processes, which rely on the externalised resources. READ MORE
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3. Capturing Value from Green Offers – An Examination of Environmental Differentiation and Economic Performance
Abstract : This thesis examines how a number of Swedish firms try to create and appropriate economic value from offers that are differentiated by low environmental impact. It presents empirical, methodological and theoretical contributions to the environmental strategy literature, focusing on the appropriation of economic value by profit-seeking firms. READ MORE
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4. Circular Business Model Design : Business Opportunities from Retaining Value of Products and Materials
Abstract : Today our economy is largely based on linear material flows, and many products, such as electronics, furniture,building materials and textiles, are discarded even when they could still be used. Without urgent action, globalwaste is expected to increase by 70% by 2060 and global materials use is expected to more than double. READ MORE
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5. Artificial market actors : explorations of automated business interactions
Abstract : Digital machines (computer hardware and software) have been used to support business activities for over 50 years. During the past 10 years, these machines have changed profoundly in terms of numbers, types of application, and features. READ MORE