Search for dissertations about: "Literature review of SMEs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Literature review of SMEs.

2. 1. Adoption of quality management in SMEs

   Author : Marcus Assarlind; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; adoption process; SMEs; lean production; literature review; six sigma; implementation; continuous improvement; interventions; Quality management;

   Abstract : Since its dawn several decades ago, quality management (QM) has become established as a concept for improving organisations. It is often manifested in companies today in various initiatives, such as “lean”, “Six Sigma” or “the Company Production System”. However, adoptions of QM are scarce in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). READ MORE

4. 2. Digital internationalization of SMEs : A phenomenon-based study on the video game industry

   Author : Kevin Walther; Desirée Blankenburg Holm; David Sörhammar; Martin Johanson; Cecilia Lindh; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; digital internationalization; digital economy; video game industry; digital platforms; online community engagement; born global firms;

   Abstract : Digital technologies, platforms, and infrastructure have changed how business is conducted in many industries. In particular, digital platforms have evolved as a facilitator of internationalization of small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). READ MORE

5. 3. Boards and governance in SMEs: An inquiry into boards’ contribution to firm performance

   Author : Jonas Gabrielsson; CIRCLE; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Företagsledning; management; Management of enterprises; stakeholders; SMEs; firm performance; governance; contingencies; Boards of directors; board working style;

   Abstract : The board of directors is often described as a valuable resource for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to the direction and performance of the firm. Mainstream research and literature on boards and governance has however mainly been concerned with how the board of directors best can monitor and restrain managerial action in large widely held corporations, and there is not much guidance for individuals interested in how boards can be effective instruments of governance in privately held SMEs. READ MORE

6. 4. Design of Product-Service Systems in SMEs : Exploring challenges and the influence of firm characteristics

   Author : Jennie Åkesson; Glenn Johansson; Koteshwar Chirumalla; Angelina Sundström; Matilda Watz; Mälardalens universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Product-Service Systems; Small and medium-sized enterprises; Servitization; challenges; SME characteristics; manufacturing companies; circular economy; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : The manufacturing industry is essential in the transition towards a Circular Economy and a more sustainable society. One way manufacturing companies can become more sustainable and contribute to a resource-efficient society is by offering Product-Service Systems (PSS). READ MORE

7. 5. International and export behavior of firms : a critical review and empirical assessment

   Author : Dafnis Coudounaris; Arthur Money; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Industriell marknadsföring; Industrial Marketing;

   Abstract : The current thesis examines exporting as a leading discipline in International Business and sheds light into various exporting issues which have not been thoroughly investigated in the past. The thesis is divided into two parts. The first part includes two studies based on literature review, specifically on International Management and Exporting. READ MORE