Search for dissertations about: "NON PROFIT ORGANISATION"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words NON PROFIT ORGANISATION.

2. 1. Information Technology for Non-Profit Organisations : Extended Participatory Design of an Information System for Trade Union Shop Stewards

   Author : Sofie Pilemalm; Toomas Timpka; Henrik Eriksson; Yrjö Engeström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Informations system; trade unions; Non-profit organisations; information technology; Participatory Design; Informatics; computer and systems science; Informatik; data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : The conditions for the third, non-profit sector, such as grassroots organisations and trade unions, have changed dramatically in recent years, due to prevailing social trends. Non-profit organisations have been seen as early adopters of information technology, but the area is, at the same time, largely unattended by scientific research. READ MORE

4. 2. They are so damn grateful : A longitudinal study of how postcolonial attitudes influence the innovation process in social ventures

   Author : Ruth Brännvall; Monica Lindgren; Anna Wahl; Malin Tillmar; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; social innovation; social entrepreneurship; post-colonialism; co-creation; innovation management; social innovation; socialt entreprenörskap; innovationsledning; postkolonial teori; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Economics and Management;

   Abstract : This research is a longitudinal study of three start-ups that are aiming at launching innovative products for underserved markets. Prior research has showed that the ability to design services, which support all parties in the processes of value creation and including the customer into creating the experience, becomes a source of competitive advantage for the firm. READ MORE

5. 3. Building Physics Tools: Needs, Use and the Lack of Use in the Building Process. Modelling Non-Isothermal Moisture Flow and Frost Penetration

   Author : Stephen Burke; Avdelningen för Byggnadsfysik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; isothermal; costs; building physics tools; moisture damages; learning loop; experience; causal loop diagrams; non-isothermal; moisture transport;

   Abstract : Despite advances in material science, computers and building technology, building failures related to building physics continue to occur. These failures range from a building not meeting its energy use target to a building causing people to become ill from exposure to various chemicals or biological organisms. READ MORE

6. 4. Organisational Adoption of Innovations : Management Practices and IT

   Author : Erik Lundmark; Alf Westelius; Nils-Göran Olve; Pär Mårtensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Innovation; adoption; Non Profit Organisations; NPO; SME; ISO 9000; information technology; IT; ICT; communication; Technology Acceptance Model; TAM; Sport; Information technology; Informationsteknik; Economic Information Systems; Ekonomiska informationssystem;

   Abstract : This thesis describes effects of use and reasons for using three different organisational innovations: ISO 9000, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and an administrative tool (the YAF-module) in the Swedish Sports Confederation’s system Swedish Sports Online. This is done through three separate studies. READ MORE

7. 5. New Product Newness and Benefits : A Study of Software Products from the Firms’ Perspective

   Author : Sanjay Verma; Esbjörn Segelod; Lennart Bogg; Johan Frishammar; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; New Product Newness; New Product Benefits; Computer Software Product; Software Firm; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Industrial Economics and Organization; industriell ekonomi och organisation;

   Abstract : It is widely believed among researchers as well as practitioners that there is a link between new product newness, or innovativeness, and benefits to the firm developing and marketing a product; more innovative products are generally expected to create more profit and growth. However, research findings are conflicting—positive-, negative-, and no-relationship have been reported between product newness and benefits by different researchers. READ MORE