Masterarbeit, 2014
135 Seiten, Note: 1.3
This thesis explores the interconnectedness between innovation, growth, and profitability among online-based SMEs in Germany. The study aims to empirically investigate how these factors influence each other and what implications they have for the long-term success of these businesses.
The first chapter introduces the research problem, outlines the research questions and objectives, and provides a brief overview of the thesis structure. Chapter two delves into the background information, exploring the impact of the internet on SMEs and the specific context of online-based businesses in Germany. This chapter also defines and discusses various dimensions of innovation within the online business context.
Chapter three presents a comprehensive literature review, examining existing research on innovation-size, innovation-profitability, size-profitability, and growth-profitability relationships. This review lays the foundation for the development of hypotheses that are tested in the subsequent chapters. Chapter four outlines the analytical framework and conceptual model used in the study. It defines the key variables – innovation, growth, and profitability – and discusses the chosen measurement methods.
Chapter five details the methodology employed in the study, including a mixed-methods approach combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The quantitative research is conducted through an online survey, while qualitative data is gathered through expert interviews and short interviews with online-based SME owners. Chapter six presents the findings of the research, analyzing the data collected through the survey and interviews. This includes graphical representations of survey data and a summary of the regression analysis results.
This study focuses on the relationship between innovation, growth, and profitability in the context of online-based SMEs in Germany. It investigates key themes such as the role of the internet as a platform for business, innovation in online business models, the impact of company size on innovation, and the influence of innovation on profitability and earnings. The research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, incorporating an online survey and expert interviews to gather data and analyze the relationships between these key variables.
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