Search for dissertations about: "dissertation on small and medium enterprises"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words dissertation on small and medium enterprises.

2. 1. 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. 2. In the middle : on sourcing from China and the role of the intermediary

   Author : Jenny Balkow; Högskolan i Borås; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; international sourcing; low cost country sourcing; intermediary; intermediary roles; people s republic of china; smes; supply chains; quality; Företagsekonomi; Handel och IT; Bussiness and IT;

   Abstract : In the past three decades China’s rapid transition from a closed economy to become the factory of the world has astonished economists all over the world. Surveys among sourcing practitioners show that China is the most interesting market for sourcing and research points to lower costs as the main reason. READ MORE

5. 3. Unplanned managerial work : A driver for knowledge creation and innovation capabilities in manufacturing SMEs

   Author : Kristina Sollander; Annika Engström; Nina Edh Mirzaei; Joakim Wikner; Andreas Wallo; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Managerial Work; Manufacturing SMEs; Knowledge Creation; Innovation Capabilities; Ledningsarbete; Tillverkande SMF; Lärande; Innovationsförmåga;

   Abstract : Manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are important as they contribute to economic growth, employment opportunities and social integration. Their innovation capability is central to strengthening competitiveness, adaptability, and developing new sustainable solutions. READ MORE

6. 4. Towards facilitating BI adoption in small and medium sized manufacturing companies

   Author : Kristens Gudfinnsson; Jeremy Rose; Anne Persson; Mattias Strand; Mikael Berndtsson; Robert Winter; Högskolan i Skövde; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Information Systems; Informationssystem IS ;

   Abstract : This work concerns how to support Small and Medium sized Manufacturing Enterprises(SMMEs) with their Business Intelligence (BI) adoption, with the long term aim of supporting them in making better use of their BI investments and becoming (more)data-driven in their decision-making processes. Current BI research focuses primarily on larger enterprises, despite the fact that the majority of businesses are small or mediumsized. READ MORE

7. 5. How organizations incorporate insights from stakeholder communication : The role of media and modal affordances

   Author : Thomas Cyron; Leona Achtenhagen; Massimo Baù; Per Davidsson; Joep P. Cornelissen; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Organizations are increasingly opening up to external voices that might carry new insights and help organizations to find their place in society. But the context through which organizations communicate with their stakeholders shapes how communication unfolds. READ MORE