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- Bas, Turker, et al.
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A Validation of a Conscientious Corporate Brand Framework – a Turkish Study
- 2013
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - Olney : InderScience Publishers. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 10:2, s. 173-184
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This study tests a construct of Conscientious Corporate Brand (hereinafter called CCB) introduced by Rindell et al. (2011). It assesses the dimensions of environmental and climate change issues, and the internal and external corporate codes of ethics. Subsequently, it builds upon and validates previous research in the field of ethical branding. The study was performed in business-to-business relationships of large Turkish companies. Copyright © 2013 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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- Bergh, Pontus, 1976-
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Entrepreneurs in learning networks : problems, opportunities, and implications for program design
- 2010
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - : Interscience Publishers. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 5:2, s. 147-168
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Critiques of most existing competence development programs with respect to small firms is that they are not fully relevant to the firms; entrepreneurs in small firms need alternatives. An experiential learning approach, based on collaborative learning and work-related problems in learning networks, may fit the needs of the entrepreneur better than traditional methods based on passive theory centered lecturing. The distinctive nature of learning in small firms and the appropriateness of programs to support learning and development in those firms are largely unexplored from an empirical perspective. The purpose of this article is to suggest how different conditions related to learning networks may facilitate an appropriate learning situation for entrepreneurs. The findings show that for entrepreneurs to gain useful learning in learning networks, the management of the network should be demanding and various constructs in the learning situation must be considered.
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- Bergh, Pontus, 1976-
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Swedish inter-organisational learning network : Outcomes in three dimensions
- 2008
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - : Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 2:1, s. 56-71
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Based on findings from a national Swedish competence development project, known as krAft, this study focuses on the relevance of inter-organizational learning networks set up to support managerial competence development in SMEs. The networks that comprise the project are coordinated by a University consortium made up of four Universities in Sweden. Owner-Managers from SMEs in this project were combined into various networks, where a primary focus placed on learning. Interpretations of data from interviews with participants from one of these learning networks suggest constructed inter-organizational network an effective method to support learning of Owner-Managers from SMEs. This paper categorizes learning outcomes, as cognitive (knowledge), psychodynamic (emotion), and social (collaboration). A synthesis of these three types of learning outcomes can be used to further develop one’s business. The analysis demonstrates that the network method in relation to more traditional learning methods has strengths in developing psychodynamic and social outcomes.
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- Berglund, Karin, 1967-, et al.
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What do teachers do when they do entrepreneurship education? … and How can we ask about it?
- 2008
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 2:4, s. 354-372
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this article we take our point of departure in the research project ”Entrepreneurship Education 2007” (EDU07) which focused on the earlier stages of the educational system as well as on what teachers do when they do entrepreneurship education. More specifically, the purpose here is to discuss the method - focus group interviews - applied in this research project and in what way it can, without putting words in the mouths of the respondents, answer the question: What is really being taught in entrepreneurship education? In addition to providing researchers with the research result, it is argued that focus group interviews work as an arena for reflection and action.
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- Haftor, Darek
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Adapting to local ethical standards: a case of a global company
- 2011
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - : Inderscience publishers. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 7:3, s. 367-385
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The normative challenges that emerge from a global-local tension, particularly with regard to the supra-legal normativity structures, such as ethical, aesthetical, or creedal, are addressed here. This study investigates a globally operating company that successfully adapted to the local ethical conditions, which contributed to its achievement of business success. Theoretically regarded, it is not clear how the phenomena of globalisation should be conceived. This investigation assumes a novel approach to the conceptual elaboration of globalisation, based upon some selected components from the Cosmonomic philosophy of H. Dooyeweerd. A multi-modal analysis of this case is presented, which uncovers inherent normativity structures governing the involved actors. This in turn provides a rationale for why the alignment between the ethical and economic norms may be congruent and positive. In this way, some initial and tentative proposals are advanced here for an alternative approach to the conception of the phenomena of globalisation.
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- Lee, Tzong-Ru, et al.
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A Conscientious Corporate Brand Model – A Taiwanese Assessment
- 2012
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - Olney : InderScience Publishers. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 8:2, s. 256-267
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A construct of conscientious corporate brands (hereinafter called CCBs) is tested by examining the environmental and climate change issues, and the internal and external corporate codes of ethics as dimensions of CCBs. The objective is to validate research in ethical branding by testing 'the conscientious dimension' of a corporate brand. The study is based upon Taiwanese business-to-business relationships. Copyright © 2012 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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- Melén, Sara
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SMEs’ knowledge development in foreign markets : the effects of knowledge intensity
- 2010
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - : Inderscience. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 4:2, s. 147-162
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Existing research on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has emphasised that a firm’s knowledge resources are a key predictor of its internationalisation. However, few studies have examined SMEs’ knowledge development in foreign markets. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of SMEs’ knowledge intensity – the extent to which firms depend on the knowledge inherent in their activities and outputs as a source of growth – on their development of specific customer knowledge. The structural equation modelling technique LISREL was used to analyse data from 188 Swedish SMEs. The results contribute to SME research by showing that the knowledge intensity of a firm has positive direct effects on its development of in-depth knowledge about its foreign customers’ needs, demands and ways of solving problems. Knowledge intensity also has positive indirect effects on the development of such specific customer knowledge when mediated by the SME’s international knowledge.
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- Pehrsson, Tobias, 1988-
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Market entry mode and performance : capability alignment and institutional moderation
- 2015
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - Olney : InderScience Publishers. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 15:4, s. 508-527
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The selection of mode of entering a foreign market is a key decision in a firm's internationalisation. Building on the resource-based view, this study examines important antecedents of firm's selection of a wholly-owned subsidiary and collaboration with other firms. Based on analysis of empirical data from Swedish manufacturing firms operating on several foreign markets the study found that: 1) greatermarket orientation (MO) and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) capabilities favour firm's selection of a wholly-owned subsidiary; 2) greater institutional distance between the domestic market and the foreign market favours collaboration with local firms; 3) an entry mode that is aligned with the capabilities and institutional distance is positively associated with firm's performance on the foreignmarket after the entry phase. Contributions to literature are discussed. Copyright © 2015 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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- Yazdanfar, Darush, 1955-
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Agency costs theory and the financing life cycle, Empirical Evidence from Swedish firm-level data’
- 2012
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - : InderScience Publishers. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 8:2, s. 226-238
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the financing life cycle pattern of micro-firms in Sweden from the agency costs theory perspective. The study shows that the financing structures of firms change over the firms' life cycles. Firms generally rely on internal financial sources such as equity capital and retained profits, particularly at the start-up stage. They also use short-term debt as the second most important financial source at this stage. As firms age and develop, the use of short-term debt decreases and the use of both equity capital and long-term debt simultaneously increase. The financing patterns of firms in different industries over their life cycles follow the general pattern of the total sample. The results from the statistical tests support the applicability of the financial life cycle model and the agency costs theory to explain it.
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- Yazdanfar, Darush, 1955-, et al.
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Ethnicity and aquisition of external capital at start-up stage : differences between small native Swedish- and immigrant-owned firms
- 2012
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In: International Journal of Business and Globalisation. - 1753-3627 .- 1753-3635. ; 9:4, s. 442-460
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of the study was to explain empirically the differences in external financing between native- and immigrant-owned small businesses in terms of ethnicity and other relevant variables. A sample of 2,814 native- and immigrant-owned small businesses, based on a unique and comprehensive database gathered through interviews, was analysed employing several univariate and multivariate methods. The results suggest that ethnicity is an important explanatory variable differentiating between acquisitions of external capital at start-up stage. Owner characteristics such as age, experience of starting businesses and education also have an impact on finance-seeking behaviour and thereby on the acquisition of external capital. The findings indicate that characteristics of the firm, such as personal start-up capital, firm size, legal form and industrial sector, do partly influence access to external capital. Since knowledge about this issue is limited, the results of this study add to our understanding of variables affecting the behaviour of small business endeavours in seeking funding at start-up.
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