Search for dissertations about: "effectuation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the word effectuation.

  2. 1. Understanding the Role of Intellectual Property in Digital Technology-based Startups: Decisions and Dynamics

    Author : Sarah van Santen; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Intellectual property; effectuation; decision making; entrepreneurship; digitalization;

    Abstract : Intellectual property (IP) has taken a central place as a source of competitive advantage in firms’ strategies. However, our knowledge on how IP is used by these firms in the digital age is still limited. READ MORE

  4. 2. Well, that makes sense! : Investigating opportunity development in a technology start-up

    Author : Hanna von Schantz; Jan Löwstedt; Robin Teigland; Ivo Zander; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial processes; opportunity development; business models; effectuation; sensemaking; digital entertainment industry; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

    Abstract : Digital technologies have profoundly reshaped many industries in the past years and we are continuously witnessing the creation of new ventures designing and serving entirely new markets. At the heart of these initiatives lies decisions to act, take risk and pursue ideas in the form of entrepreneurial opportunities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Ways forward : Effectual and causal approaches to innovation in the Swedish magazine industry

    Author : Anette Johansson; Patrik Wikström; Karl Erik Gustafsson; Alexander McKelvie; Gry Agnete Alsos; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation builds on a study of key decision makers in the Swedish magazine publishing industry with a particular focus on how they think and act in their work to innovate their industry. This industry, much like the rest of the media industry, is facing increased unpredictability regarding for example the impact of new technology on the business and future demand. READ MORE

  6. 4. Entrepreneurial Opportunity Exploitation for New Venture Performance

    Author : Nerine Mary George; Vinit Parida; Joakim Wincent; Sergey Anokhin; Darek M. Haftor; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Entreprenörskap och innovation; Entrepreneurship and Innovation;

    Abstract : New ventures drive innovation and economic growththrough commercializingideas, products and businesses when the market has a need for it and create the market need to bring about socioeconomic development. However, most new ventures struggle with survival and achieving early stage financial performance. READ MORE

  7. 5. Housing finance methods in urban Tanzania : The case of households in Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Author : Egino Millanzi; Mats Wilhelmsson; Agnes Mwasumbi; Washington H.A. Olima; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Housing finance; finance methods; finance system; urban development; Bostadsfinansiering; finansieringsmetoder; finanssystem; stadsutveckling; Fastigheter och byggande; Real Estate and Construction Management;

    Abstract : Effective housing finance methods require the interrelationships between the housing finance system components such as banking and capital markets, land registry, the housing sector, and macroeconomic and socioeconomic aspects. Nonetheless, despite the exclusion of the majority of the households by formal long-term housing finance methods, Tanzania has experienced substantial improvement in housing development in the last two decades. READ MORE