Search for dissertations about: "Managerial behavior"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words Managerial behavior.

  2. 1. Managerial work and learning in small firms

    Author : Henrik Florén; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Managerial learning; Managerial work; Managerial behavior; Owner-manager; Small firms; Direct observations; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with how managerial work sets the agenda for managerial learning in small firms. Although studies of learning in organizations are numerous, research on managerial learning in the small-firm context is limited. READ MORE

  4. 2. Performance measures and managerial work : a modified behavior setting approach to the study of usage of performance measures in managerial meetings

    Author : Mattias Elg; Allan W. Wicker; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : The application of different technologies in managerial work has received widespread attention among both academics and practitioners. Performance measures constitute one such technology related to planning, coordination, control and improvement of organizational activities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Opportunistic Behavior in Industrial Marketing Relationships

    Author : Raeesah Chohan; Esmail Salehi-Sangari; Leyland Pitt; John B. Ford; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Opportunistic behavior; moral hazard; adverse selection; principal-agent; Agency Theory; professional agent; Theory of Relationship Constraints; client-advertising agency relationship; ex-ante; ex-post; formal constraint mechanisms; social constraint mechanisms; Industrial Marketing; Industriell marknadsföring;

    Abstract : As humans beings, we act to our advantage. In some cases, this is done to the detriment of others; also known as opportunistic behavior. READ MORE

  6. 4. Contrasting perspectives on the subjective managerial role

    Author : Monica E. Nyström; Bo Strangert; Stefan Jern; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Managerial role; role theory; organizational change; subjective role projects; role problems; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Managerial behavior often differs between individuals and situations. To understand this variation the manager’s own interpretation of the role, context and role behavior is especially important. READ MORE

  7. 5. Managerial foresight and firm performance

    Author : Martin Amsteus; Jon Aarum Andersen; Lars Bengtsson; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business administration; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : Purpose – To specify what defines managerial foresight and to assess the association between managerial foresight and firm performanceMethodology/Approach – First, previous research was reviewed and foresight was defined. Second, an instrument for measuring managerial foresight was developed. READ MORE