Search for dissertations about: "Managerial role"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 113 swedish dissertations containing the words Managerial role.

  2. 1. 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

  4. 2. Learning Managerial Work : First-line Managers’ Learning in Everyday Work within Swedish Elderly Care

    Author : Karin Wastesson; Maria Gustavsson; Peter Nilsson; Anna Fogelberg Eriksson; Oscar Rantatalo; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; First-line manager; Workplace learning; Managerial work; Community of practice; Gender; Elderly care; Första-linjechef; Arbetsplatslärande; Chefsarbete; Praktikgemenskap; Genus; Äldreomsorg;

    Abstract : This study’s overall aim is to contribute knowledge about first-line managers’ learning in everyday work within the context of elderly care. The study used a qualitative research approach and was carried out within four Swedish elderly care organisations. A total of 40 first-line managers were interviewed, 10 of whom kept time-use diaries. READ MORE

  5. 3. Promoting safety in organizations : The role of leadership and managerial practices

    Author : Malin Mattson; Johnny Hellgren; Ingemar Torbiörn; Magnus Sverke; Gudela Grote; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Transformational leadership; transactional leadership; safety-specific leadership; workplace safety; injuries; accidents; safety compliance; safety initiative; organizational citizenship behavior; communication; incident reporting; patient safety; incentive program; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Workplace accidents and injuries are a growing problem for organizations in Sweden as well as in many other countries. As a consequence, improving workplace safety has become an area of increasing concern for employers and politicians as well as researchers. READ MORE

  6. 4. 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

  7. 5. Puzzle or Mosaic? : On Managerial Information Patterns

    Author : Cecilia Gullberg; Alf Westelius; Pär Mårtensson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; information patterns; information behaviour; information systems; management information; management control; governance; management control as a package; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Economic Information Systems; Ekonomiska informationssystem;

    Abstract : Managers and information are key components in most management control literature, and a range of tools and concepts have been developed to better accommodate the information needs of managers so as to ensure efficient action and intelligent decisions. At the same time, the managerial work is often described as highly fragmented, unstructured and interpersonal, with little time for planning and isolated reflection. READ MORE