Search for dissertations about: "global business"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 355 swedish dissertations containing the words global business.

2. 1. Globalisation and Competitive Sustenance of Born Global : Evidence from Indian knowledge-intensive service industry

   Author : Nishant Kumar; Ali Yakhlef; Axèle Giroud; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; early internationalisation of firms; Indian knowledge-intensive born global firms; capability-based view; international entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial orientation; organisational learning; customer orientation; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

   Abstract : The survival and sustained competitiveness of born global firms constitute a complex and dynamic process that evolves under conditions of disruptive change and pervasive uncertainty. To date, whereas much of the research in the area has focused on the early and rapid internationalisation stages of the development of born global firms, it is not clear how these firms manage to survive the challenges of the early internationalisation stage and gain a sustainable competitive position in the global economy. READ MORE

4. 2. Beyond Going Global : Essays on business development of International New Ventures past early internationalization

   Author : Jan Abrahamsson; Vladimir Vanyushyn; Håkan Boter; Maria Bengtsson; Svante Andersson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; International New Ventures; business models; business model innovation; Sweden; business development; international entrepreneurship; internationalization; dynamic capabilities;

   Abstract : The notion of International New Ventures, or INVs, emerged in academia in the early-to-mid 1990s and generally refers to entrepreneurial firms that tend to internationalize very early in their life-cycle, and whose expansion into foreign markets occurs much more quickly than predicted by earlier theories of the incremental internationalization process. Previous literature proposes effective networking with market partners and, more recently, internationally viable business model among key distinguishing features of INVs that allow for such early and rapid entry into international markets. READ MORE

5. 3. Creating value from science : Interaction between academia, business and healthcare in the Uppsala PET Centre case

   Author : Anna Launberg; Enrico Baraldi; Linda Wedlin; Frans Prenkert; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; interaction; commercialisation; science; science use; value; academia; business; healthcare; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

   Abstract : Recent decades have seen greater focus, both national and global, on universities’ role in boosting economic growth. Besides teaching and conducting research, universities are urged to contribute directly to the economy by commercialising research findings and interacting with industry. READ MORE

6. 4. Leading IT-Enabled Change Inside Ericsson : A Transformation Into a Global Network of Shared Service Centres

   Author : Einar Iveroth; Jan Lindvall; Lars Engwall; Andreas Werr; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; IT-enabled change; global organisational change; ERP; shared service centre; change agent; actor; structure; practice.; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to explore—from a managerial perspective—how IT-enabled change is designed, led, and sustained from-within an organisation. This is an issue of central concern because there is a considerable lack of research that directly incorporates IT in management and organisational change studies. READ MORE

7. 5. Circular Business Model Design : Business Opportunities from Retaining Value of Products and Materials

   Author : Julia L.K. Nußholz; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Circular Economy; business model innovation; circular business model; Resource efficiency; Reuse; Life cycle management; Value creation; sustainability assessment; Circular business model tools;

   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