Search for dissertations about: "Small and Medium Enterprises"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 120 swedish dissertations containing the words Small and Medium Enterprises.

  2. 16. Puzzling out the choice of capital budgeting techniques : among high-growth small and medium sized firms

    Author : Zahida Sarwary; Timurs Umans; Högskolan Kristianstad; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Capital budgeting techniques; decision making; strategic investments; theory-practice gap; practice-theory gap; SMEs; First North;

    Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to explore the drivers of practitioners’ choices of capital budgeting techniques(CBT). The mainstream literature suggests that sophisticated CBT (SCBT) will best guide organizations inevaluating important strategic investments. READ MORE

  4. 17. Policy by Public Procurement : Opportunities and Pitfalls

    Author : Elon Strömbäck; Sofia Lundberg; Magnus Wikström; Carine Staropoli; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Public Procurement Auction; Environmental Policy; Regulation; Sustainability; Competition; Compliance Cost; Endogenous Entry; Supplier Incentives; Buyer Market Share; Split Award; Small and Medium Sized Enterprises; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : In Paper [I], we theoretically assess green public procurement (GPP) as an environmental policy instrument and its ability to lead to the achievement of environmental objectives. Central to our analysis is the extent to which polluting firms choose to adapt to the public sector's environmental requirements and to invest in greener technologies. READ MORE

  5. 18. Organising Corporate Social Responsibility : The Case of Employee Involvement at Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    Author : Tina Sendlhofer; Susanne Sweet; Daniel Tolstoy; Udo Zander; Arno Kourula; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Corporate social responsibility CSR ; small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs ; employees; organising;

    Abstract : Businesses often refer to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) when asked about their responsibilities toward society. In this view, CSR includes social, environmental, and economic responsibilities, of which the latter is prevalently prioritised. READ MORE

  6. 19. Manufacturing strategy formulation in small and medium-sized enterprises

    Author : Malin E S Löfving; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing strategy; formulation; SMEs; manufacturing strategy process;

    Abstract : Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of any national economy and key drivers for economic growth. To sustain their competitiveness, it is essential that SMEs take advantage of their capabilities and support market requirements. This research encourages an increased focus on work with manufacturing strategies in SMEs. READ MORE

  7. 20. Personal selling and relationships : a review and explorative essay

    Author : Lars Bäckström; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Industriell marknadsföring; Industrial Marketing;

    Abstract : The overall scope of this doctoral thesis is focusing on selling. The thesis contains two studies; Study A is a synopsis of a licentiate thesis published in 2002, while Study B contains three journal articles. Study A examined industrial selling in Swedish manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). READ MORE