Evaluation of the role of Enterprise Ireland and Irish indigenous companies

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would take this opportunity to thank my research supervisor, family and friends for their support and guidance without which this research would not have been possible.

DECLARATION

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ABSTRACT

In this study, there has been attempt to explore the development of Enterprise Ireland in Irish indigenous companies. The main focus of the research is the Evaluation of the role of Enterprise Ireland and Irish indigenous companies. The research also analyses many aspects of the corporate world in Ireland. It tries to gauge its effect in the private sector and the benefits it can create for the company. Finally the research describes various factors that plays crucial role in the overall development of Irish Companies. Secondly, the future developments that are taking place in the Irish Companies has been analysed as well and the impact it can create on the corporate sector in Ireland. Lastly, the way it is considered as an enhancement or alternative approach for the private Sector organisations. All these issues have been discussed in detail in this topic.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement1

Research Aims and Objectives1

Rationale/ Nature of the study2

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW3

Historical Context - Economical Development and Government Policies in 1930- 1960's3

1970s - 1980s4

1990s - 2000s5

Role of IDA and Foreign Direct Investment7

The importance of UK in this scenario14

Conclusion17

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY19

Introduction19

The Research Question and Objective20

An Evaluation of Enterprise Ireland and the support provided to indigenous companies20

The Research Process21

Research Philosophies22

Research Method22

The Questionnaire23

Limitations of Questionnaires24

Documentary Analysis24

Semi-Structured Interview25

Analysis26

Conclusion26

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS28

Questionnaire - Anthony Cunningham, AIT 8th August 201128

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION55

Scope of the Research55

Limitations55

Recommendations56

REFERENCES57



CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

This chapter reviews the literature relating to the role of Enterprise Ireland and the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and sets the scene for my research question. It provides a general background to the subject area of enterprise and job creation or assistance and its relationship with Foreign Direct Investment, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. The literature review traces the links between Government Policy at the strategic level and small to medium sized enterprise. It examines different emerging discourses with a particular emphasis on the influence of policy and the role of Enterprise Ireland and other enterprise agencies. It particularly explores the contribution of Enterprise Ireland in supporting indigenous companies. This provides the backdrop to examine business and economic frameworks used in other countries and contrasts the different approaches adopted to support small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs.

Problem Statement

The problem statement that shall be used as primary parameter for the purpose and analysis is “Evaluation of the role of Enterprise Ireland and the support provided to Irish indigenous companies”

Research Aims and Objectives

There are three main objectives ...