Search for dissertations about: "small scale enterprises"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words small scale enterprises.

  2. 1. Entrepreneurs and Small-Scale Enterprises : Self Reported Health, Work Conditions, Work Environment Management and Occupational Health Services

    Author : Kristina Gunnarsson; Malin Josephson; Eva Vingård; Ing-Marie Andersson; Gunnar Rosén; Stig Vinberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; small-scale enterprises; SSE; entrepreneur; self-rated health; systematic work environment management; work conditions; social life; Occupational Health Service; OHS; Occupational medicine; Yrkesmedicin; Arbets- och miljömedicin; Occupational and Environmental Medicine;

    Abstract : This thesis focused on factors contributing to improved work environment in small-scale enterprises and sustainable health for the entrepreneurs. In Study I, implementation of the provision of Systematic Work Environment Management (SWEM) with and without support was investigated. Two implementation methods were used, supervised and network method. READ MORE

  4. 2. The double-sided nature of lifestyle-oriented work within the Swedish equine sector : Characteristics and consequences for employee health and well-being

    Author : Åsa Bergman Bruhn; Robert MacKenzie; Alexis Rydell; Ing-Marie Andersson; Lotta Dellve; Högskolan Dalarna; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; attractive work; Attractive Work Content Model; employee health and well-being; equine sector; harness racing; lifestyle-oriented work; meaningful work; motivation; non-profit association; NOSACQ-50; occupational culture; occupational health and safety; riding schools; safety climate; Self Determination Theory; small-scale enterprises; sustainable employment; sustainable work; systematic work environment management; working conditions; work-life balance; anställda; attraktivt arbete; arbetsförhållanden; arbetsmotivation; hållbar anställning; hållbart arbete; hälsa och välbefinnande; hästnäringen; ideella föreningar; livsstilsorienterat arbete; meningsfullt arbete; modellen Attraktivt arbete; NOSACQ-50; ridskolor; Self Determination Theory; små företag; systematiskt arbetsmiljöarbete; säkerhetsklimat; travanläggningar; yrkeskultur; Working Life Science;

    Abstract : This thesis considers the nature of lifestyle-oriented work, i.e. making a livelihood based on leisure interest or personal lifestyle, and focuses on the perspective of employees within the Swedish equine sector. READ MORE

  5. 3. Internationalization and Performance among Small and Medium-sized Firms : A study of furniture producers in Sweden

    Author : Åsa Devine; Anders Baudin; Anders Pehrsson; Staffan Brege; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; export; furniture producer; internationalization; perception of export barriers; performance; small and medium sized enterprises SMEs ; strategy competence; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Forestry and Wood Technology; Skog och träteknik;

    Abstract : Furniture production in Sweden still exists on a comparably small scale. The majority, or more than 99 percent, of all furniture producers in Sweden are small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 250 employees. Despite their size, these firms are, to a large extent, involved in export. READ MORE

  6. 4. Studies on Industrial-Scale Thermal Modification of Wood

    Author : Ola Dagbro; Lidia Gurau; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Forestry and Wood Technology; Skog och träteknik; Wood Physics;

    Abstract : Wood as a raw material is useful for many purposes even though some properties are less than optimal, for example, dimensional stability and durability. These characteristics can however be improved by different treatment methods. READ MORE

  7. 5. The perceptions of managers of SMEs on sustainable tourism development in least developed countries (LDCs), using The Gambia as a case study

    Author : Foday Drammeh; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Least Developed Countries; Small scale and medium size enterprises; destination capital; indigenous local knowledge; sustainable tourism development;

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