Sökning: "Christina Grundström"
Hittade 4 avhandlingar innehållade orden Christina Grundström.
1. Gaining influence in standard-setting processes : a discussion of underlying mechanisms in 3G mobile telephony technology development
Sammanfattning : The environment in which companies operate is such that standards become increasingly important due to the built-in rigidities resulting from previous technology investments and network externalities. The research question is: How can a market-leading company gain influence on the formation of standards perceived as vital for the company-s continued business? The purpose of the dissertation is to explore, describe, and characterise how such influence may be gained; it thus aims to reveal some of the mechanisms underlying a technology standard-setting process. LÄS MER
2. The many faces of standards and phases of standardisation in product development : findings from two exploratory case studies involving software
Sammanfattning : Product development, in-house or in collaboration with other parties, is considered one of the key issues to consider for any company interested in developing its business. Software of some kind is increasingly central to new products. LÄS MER
3. Growth in established SMEs : Exploring the innovative and ambitious firm
Sammanfattning : The growth of firms is a complex but relevant subject for different stakeholders, such as owners, who want returns on their investment, and society, where firms are vessels for jobs and job creation. Despite the vast amount of research conducted on firm growth and factors associated with firm growth, there is no coherent body of knowledge, and the average firm is not growing. LÄS MER
4. Contextualization of Evolving Patterns in the Internationalization of Small Firms
Sammanfattning : The internationalization of SMEs has been recognized as one of the important paths to growth in SMEs. However, internationalization is also a resource and competence-demanding process. LÄS MER
