language: English
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Role of adopting response strategies to manage the Front-End phase of a project.: An exploratory study of the Italian Innovative SMEs
The study explores the critical Front-End phase in project management within innovative SMEs, focusing on managing uncertainty, equivocality, and complexity. Through literature review and interviews with six Italian SMEs, it identifies strategies for handling these challenges, noting a consensus on uncertainty’s predominance. The research suggests that a company’s size influences the range of strategies available,…
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Measuring the benefits of ICTs in social enterprises: an exploratory study
The study explores how social enterprises benefit from ICTs, using case studies of four Italian companies. It identifies six indicators of social mission fulfillment through ICT: market access, income generation, employment, social training, sponsor relations, and social outsourcing. The research concludes that ICTs significantly benefit social enterprises if they align with at least one of…
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SME Performance and Its Relationship to Innovation
This thesis critiques current SME performance models for their focus on financial metrics, overlooking non-financial factors and SME diversity. It proposes the Survival Index Value (SIV) model, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative inputs, and acknowledges the importance of innovation activities. The SIV model considers SMEs’ internal and external environments, suggesting innovation capital as a key…
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An in-depth analysis of the approach towards“Environmental sustainability” and “Greenmarketing” from SMEs restaurant perspective in Sweden
The study explores the environmental sustainability challenges faced by SME restaurants, particularly focusing on sushi establishments in Umeå, Sweden. It examines owners’ motivations towards sustainability, including packaging, waste management, procurement, and environmental certification, particularly under KRAV. The research distinguishes between motivations based on morality versus those combining profitability and morality, and discusses how green marketing…
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The benefits of e-business adoption: an empirical study of Swedish SMEs
This study assesses the impact of web-based e-business on Swedish SMEs, highlighting its benefits in enhancing operational efficiency, profitability, and competitive stance. Data analysis offers insights for manufacturing and service SME executives, demonstrating that e-business adoption significantly contributes to SME performance.
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The Role of ICT in Scaling Up the Impact of Social Enterprises
ICTs empower social enterprises and organizations addressing global sustainability and human development to scale their social impact. They enhance program value by recognizing needs, adapting services, and mobilizing social and environmental actions (depth scaling), and expand reach through networking, increasing visibility, and creating new access channels (breadth scaling). This analysis highlights ICTs’ dual role in…
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Social Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of SIFE Umeå University
This study explores social entrepreneurship through the lens of SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) at Umeå University, focusing on socioeconomic and personal development. It highlights SIFE’s hybrid nature, combining elements of voluntary organizations and social enterprises, and underscores the importance of entrepreneurial skills and partnerships across societal sectors. The process is structured into six steps,…
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Digital kompetens
Being visible on the internet and social media is crucial for companies, but mere presence isn’t enough. A well-thought-out strategy enables companies to extend their reach and establish a strong profile in areas that matter most. To assist in crafting a successful strategy, a series of informational videos is available, focusing on this very topic.
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INNO-WISEs
This course, aimed at Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) and useful for any business professional, provides insights into innovation and marketing strategies. It begins with the INNO-WISEs Project, sharing experiences from WISE workers, then explores dynamics at individual, team, and organizational levels affecting innovation. The final part focuses on developing effective business and marketing strategies,…
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RIGHTS TO GROW
A number of case studies that illustrate social entrepreneurship