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IT readiness in small and medium‐sized enterprises
Industrial Management & Data Systems, 2011PurposeSeveral studies have documented that information technology (IT) projects often do not successfully meet defined objectives regarding time, budget, and functionality. There can be multiple causes for this, and an important factor in this context is the extent to which a company is ready for an IT project.
Haug, Anders +2 more
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2015
AbstractThis paper explores whether Moroccan family small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) are more or less likely to be socially responsible than nonfamily firms of comparable size. Basing on 20 qualitative case studies, we collected qualitative data during semi‐structured interviews with SME managers in charge of corporate social responsibility ...
Laguir, Issam +2 more
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AbstractThis paper explores whether Moroccan family small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) are more or less likely to be socially responsible than nonfamily firms of comparable size. Basing on 20 qualitative case studies, we collected qualitative data during semi‐structured interviews with SME managers in charge of corporate social responsibility ...
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Historical financing of small- and medium-size enterprises [PDF]
Journal of Banking & Finance, 2006 We focus on the economies of the North Atlantic Core during the 19th and early 20th centuries and find that an impressive variety of local financial institutions emerged to supply the needs of SMEs wherever there was sufficient demand for their services.
Cull, Robert +3 more
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Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Work, Employment & Society, 1996Though both of the above texts have as their primary focus the organisation of production in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in terms of intellectual style, the mode and level of analysis and the public policy prescriptions and ambitions of their authors, they contrast sharply. Nevertheless, the texts com plement each other.
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Research on small and medium-sized enterprises and sustainability
2021Having set the scene and established some bridging points between business and sustainability, this chapter presents a strong case as to why the focus of this book should be on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While multinational enterprises (MNEs) have been highly visible under the environmental radar, and accordingly under increasing public
Factor, Aharon +2 more
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Internationalization patterns of small and medium‐sized enterprises
International Marketing Review, 2012PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the conceptual frameworks and concepts with which the research on internationalization patterns of small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) should be conducted.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive overview of concepts and a conceptual framework to study internationalization patterns ...
Kuivalainen, Olli +3 more
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Precautionary Actions within Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises [PDF]
Journal of Small Business Management, 2005 Absenteeism results in considerable costs, both for individuals, firms, and governments. One of the ways in which firms can reduce absenteeism is by taking precautionary actions, that is, improving the physical or mental working conditions of their employees.
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Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
2001The workshop was led by Gunnar Ahlborg, and held on 24–26 January 2000 at the Office of the Swedish Trade Unions in Brussels.
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Journal of Enterprise and Business Intelligence, 2022
As the level of competition rises across industries, many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) find it difficult to adapt to the rapidly transforming marketplace, develop new products, and, if required, distinguish themselves in the eyes of consumers.
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As the level of competition rises across industries, many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) find it difficult to adapt to the rapidly transforming marketplace, develop new products, and, if required, distinguish themselves in the eyes of consumers.
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Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
2010This chapter outlines the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The first focus is on the nature and importance of SMEs in Europe. The categorization of SMEs in the 1990s as well as today’s classification will be explained. This is followed by a detailed table of the new thresholds determined for SMEs within the European Union (EU).
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