The dissertation focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the innovation processes in growth-oriented microenterprises, highlighting the role of entrepreneurs’ motivation, capabilities, and support needs. The research makes a valuable contribution to the field of entrepreneurship studies, offering practical recommendations and strategies to foster the development and innovation capacity of microenterprises. You can read the doctoral thesis here.
Anneli Bäck was awarded a PhD in the field of Management and Organisation.
The supervisors of the dissertation were:
- Associate Professor Kätlin Pulk, PhD (Estonian Business School)
- Associate Professor Kyllikki Taipale-Erävala, PhD (University of Eastern Finland)
The chair of the defence committee was Professor Emeritus Tiit Elenurm, PhD (Estonian Business School), and the opponents were Professor Ulla Hytti, PhD (Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Finland) and Professor Emeritus Tõnis Mets, PhD (University of Tartu)
The EBS academic community warmly congratulates Dr Anneli Bäck on this remarkable achievement! Her dedication, the depth of her research, and her contribution to the field of entrepreneurship are an inspiration to all who strive for academic and professional excellence.
