Search for dissertations about: "mature firm"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words mature firm.

  2. 1. The Dynamics of Firm and Industry Growth : The Swedish Computing and Communications Industry

    Author : Dan Johansson; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; The experimentally organised economy; Competence blocs; Industrial Dynamics; Industrial Transformation; Firm age; Small-firm growth; Turnover of firms; Computing and Communications industry; IT industry; Institutions;

    Abstract : The growth of the Swedish Computing and Communicationsindustry is studied in this thesis. Growth is seen as a dynamicprocess moved by the entry, expansion, contraction and exit offirms.The analysis is founded on the theory of the ExperimentallyOrganised Economy, which views the economy as an experimentalprocess. READ MORE

  4. 2. Insert innovation : Strengthening the innovative capability of a large, mature firm

    Author : Jenny Elfsberg; Tobias Larsson; Christian Johansson; Andreas Larsson; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

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  5. 3. Modular Innovation in Mature Structures : a study of barriers and drivers between young and established organizations

    Author : Petter Jönsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The field of interest in this study is modular innovation. This type of innovation replaces an old parr of an existing product or adds new functionality to an existing product. Modular innovations are important to increase the performance of an existing product and retain the competitiveness of the product. READ MORE

  6. 4. A Typology of Business Model Changes : Cases from Swedish Wood Manufacturing Industry

    Author : Sarah Semnani Kenlind; Staffan Brege; Tomas Nord; Anne Toppinen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business model change; mature industries; low-tech; measuring change; typology; innovation.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to contribute to a better understanding of the business model (BM) change concept. The study purpose is achieved through developing a context-specific method and framework to measure and characterize different types of BM changes. This work promotes the importance of context-specific studies in the field of BM. READ MORE

  7. 5. The unexpected implications of opening up innovation : A multi-perspective study of the role of Open Innovation practices in mature industries

    Author : Andres Ramirez-Portilla; Terrence Brown; Enrico Cagno; Marcel Bogers; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; open innovation; practices; innovation performance; industrial performance; sustainability; SMEs; manufacturing sector; automotive industry; foundry industry; food industry; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Engineering and Management;

    Abstract : The way firms innovate has notably changed in recent years. A clear example is the manufacturing sector which has been experiencing a new revolution in production and innovation. Linked to this industrial shift, manufacturing firms have been adopting more open and collaborative practices to innovate. READ MORE