Finnish entrepreneurs - the Swedish model?
Huovinen, Hanna-Stina (2013)
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052310499
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052310499
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The purpose of the study was to find out what it is like to be an entrepreneur in Finland and what are the main challenges of small and medium sized companies. I also wanted to analyse the Swedish model as an option for better functioning companies and economy.
The theoretical framework of the research was strongly based on comprehensive literature that was found on the subject researched. Qualitative research method was introduced as the way to execute and analyse the interviews established in the thesis. The interviews were added to the study to bring more personal view of the Finnish small entrepreneur’s situation.
Small and medium sized companies play a major role in Finnish economy and employment, which is why their welfare is important to all. The latest financial crisis has brought more interest towards the subject and the well being of the economy is everyone’s interest.
Sweden’s strong course despite the financial situation has raised it as an example of functioning economy. This is why the Swedish model has also been introduced as a model for many Finnish functions from exporting to immigrants. In the thesis I shall present few of the main subjects.
The theoretical framework of the research was strongly based on comprehensive literature that was found on the subject researched. Qualitative research method was introduced as the way to execute and analyse the interviews established in the thesis. The interviews were added to the study to bring more personal view of the Finnish small entrepreneur’s situation.
Small and medium sized companies play a major role in Finnish economy and employment, which is why their welfare is important to all. The latest financial crisis has brought more interest towards the subject and the well being of the economy is everyone’s interest.
Sweden’s strong course despite the financial situation has raised it as an example of functioning economy. This is why the Swedish model has also been introduced as a model for many Finnish functions from exporting to immigrants. In the thesis I shall present few of the main subjects.