Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Aspelund, Arild"
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Resource Acquisition in New Technology-Based Firms: An International Comparative Study of New Biotechnology Firms
Waagø, Lillian (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:158, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Summary of the thesis Biotechnology firms are expected to play an increasingly important role in economic development as well as provide important products and processes in a range of industries. Human vaccines being ... -
Risk in the Internationalization Process of Norwegian SMEs
Karlsen, Andreas Bø; Dahl, Knut Einar (Master thesis, 2012)By studying the internationalization process of four Norwegian SMEs involved in a governmental-backed internationalization support program, this case study aims at uncovering how SMEs identify, evaluate and mitigate risks ... -
Safeguarding entrepreneurial mindset of Norwegian technology companies
Nadarajah, Sutharshan (Master thesis, 2021)The main purpose of this thesis is to examine how established Norwegian technology companies can safeguard the entrepreneurial mindset. The average lifespan of companies has reduced dramatically over the last 50 years, ... -
Shifting from Black to Green: A Study of Diversification in Norwegian Oil and Gas Companies
Høgset, Espen (Master thesis, 2015)As Norwegian oil and gas companies increasingly struggle with international competition, and with an environmental crisis looming overhead, now may be the time for oil and gas companies to shift from black to green by ... -
Small international firms : the emergence of international new ventures
Aspelund, Arild (Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2005:69, Doctoral thesis, 2005) -
Strategic Pathways to Business Performance - An empirical study of Norwegian exporting SMEs
Gryte, Snorre Handeland (Master thesis, 2015)Trade liberalization and increased openness between markets expose emerging market opportunities and impose increasingly tougher competition on firms participating in cross-border trade. A growing number of resource-constrained ... -
Strategiske utfordringer og muligheter i statlige etater med gjenbruk i digitaliseringen
Høydalsvik, Anders; Hansen, Geir Vengen (Master thesis, 2019)This thesis is intended to give expression to a new voice in governmental ICT policy. Our object is to address strategic issues in digital reuse, specifically challenges facing a public administration wanting to be open ... -
Subsidiary Strategy - How the Subsidiary of the Multinational Corporation Succeeds
Daltveit, Steinar (Master thesis, 2014)The objective of this study was to examine how the subsidiary of the multinational corporation succeeds. The research method used is holistic single case study with a successful subsidiary of a multinational corporation ... -
Successful Organizational Innovation in Hospitals: A Case Study of Bedre Flyt from Namsos in Norway
Tanum, Anders (Master thesis, 2013)This thesis goes into the topic of organizational innovation in hospitals. The importance of health care makes it necessary to respond to the challenges faced by hospitals in today?s society. Hence, the aim is set to provide ... -
Sustainability innovations and firm competitiveness: A review
Hermundsdottir, Fanny; Aspelund, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The purpose of this article is to map out the currently available research concerning the relationship between sustainability innovations and competitiveness and to identify the contextual factors that mediate and moderate ... -
Sustainability innovations: The role of sustainability innovations in solving the sustainability challenges and increasing firm competitiveness
Hermundsdottir, Fanny (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2023:373, Doctoral thesis, 2023)English summary This dissertation seeks to explore how the implementation of sustainability innovations in firms can help us overcome the sustainability challenges and simultaneously increase firm competitiveness. This ... -
Sustainable Paths to Growth and Profitability - An Empirical Study of Norwegian Manufacturing SMEs
Fredriksen, Kristine Bangstad (Master thesis, 2016)Internationalized small and medium-sized manufacturers are facing increasing expectations regarding their accountability and performance on environmental and social sustainability in the globalized marketplace, at the same ... -
Team dynamics in the digital age: How the soft parts of teamwork and research can benefit from the hard side of technology and digitalization
Olsen, Trond Rikard (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2021:367, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Summary of the thesis This thesis investigated dynamic conditions in teams and how the use of new technology can provide increased insight into teamwork, both through research and practical training of teams. Team leaders ... -
The birth and development of a Born Global industry: The case of microelectronics in Norway
Aspelund, Arild; Azari, Mohammad Javadinia; Aglen, Andreas Flåt; Graff, Sondre Gullord (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)It seems beyond discussion that nations benefit greatly from having internationally competitive knowledge-based or technology-intensive industries. However, the question of how to create and nurture such industries is still ... -
The Interplay Between Digital Maturity, Firm Internationalization, Corporate Sustainability, and Firm Profitability An empirical study of the Norwegian Manufacturing Sector
Christensen, Andreas Hallerud (Master thesis, 2022)De siste tiårene har det skjedd en enorm utvikling i produksjonsindustrien, som har skapt en rekke ulike veier for vekst. På grunn av raske tekniske fremskritt, mer globaliserte markeder og større vekt på bærekraftstiltak, ... -
The role of government agencies in stimulating innovation in energy technology: The case of ARPA E projects
Velo, Iver Roen; Johnsen, Nora Fredheim; Berteig, Torstein (Master thesis, 2014)The pressing need for increased sustainability in the energy system combined with underinvestment in new energy technology demonstrates the need for government initiatives to drive innovation in the energy sector. In this ... -
The transition from a linear business model to a use-oriented product-service system
Aune, Anna; Okkenhaug, Tuva Sveås (Master thesis, 2021)Stadig flere selskaper implementerer sirkulære forretningsmodeller, med en hensikt om å bli mer bærekraftige. En modell som ofte blir implementert er en bruksorientert produkt-service system (PSS). På grunn av høye ... -
Trigging av indre motivasjonsfaktorer i grupper med frivillige medlemmer
Dyngeland, Emilie Garnes (Master thesis, 2023)Når personer arbeider frivillig er det ulike faktorer som er underliggende for deres motivasjon. Denne forskningen har som formål å forklare hvordan en kan trigge frivilliges indre motivasjon, det vil uten bruk av ytre ... -
Understanding Sustainability Strategy
Aas, Kristina; Pedersen, Frida Marie (Master thesis, 2022)Det økte fokuset på bærekraft har ledet til at selskaper tar i bruk bærekraftige strategier i et stadig økende tempo. Samtidig er bærekraft i forretningssammenheng et fragmentert felt der mange grunnleggende spørsmål ... -
University-Industry Interaction and its Contribution to Economic Development in Uganda: A study of chosen projects and their interactions with the university sector in Kampala
Tveit, Grete Mollestad; Webjørnsen, Espen Koen (Master thesis, 2011)The Triple Helix model promotes interaction between the government, universities and industry through free flow of information. The model is created with a closed system in mind. Free flow of information is illustrated by ...