Search for dissertations about: "Organisations"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 748 swedish dissertations containing the word Organisations.

  2. 11. The Revival of Chapter VIII of the UN Charter : Regional Organisations and Collective Security

    Author : Gustaf Lind; Ove Bring; Christian Walter; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; international law; United Nations; UN Charter; regional organizations; collective security; International law; Folkrätt;

    Abstract : A new regionalism has shaped the modern world since the Cold War. This has revived international law as applicable to regional organisations. This study analyses the legal framework in relation to the roles and functions of regional organisations in collective security. The starting point is Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. READ MORE

  4. 12. Bridging Boundaries in the Borderland of Bureaucracies : Individual Impact on Organisational Adaption to Demanding Situations in Civil and Military Contexts

    Author : Aida Alvinius; Gerd Lindgren; Göran Ahrne; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Boundary spanners; uniformed organisations; bureaucratic organisations; adaption; systems theory; contingency; stressful environment; civil-military relations; disaster management; emotional labour; Gränsöverskridare; uniformerade organisationer; byråkratier; anpassning; systemteori; contingency; påfrestande förhållanden; civil-militära relationer; katastrofhantering; emotionellt lönearbete; Sociologi; Sociology; Ledarskap under påfrestande förhållanden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to reach a deeper understanding of how boundary spanners are bridging boundaries between uniformed bureaucratic organisations and their environment, characterised by demanding conditions.The main part of this thesis is based upon empirical data gathered through 71 interviews with Swedish civil and military informants from several uniformed organisations. READ MORE

  5. 13. Does distance matter? : On geographical dispersion in organisations

    Author : Jörgen Lindström; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer science; Datavetenskap; Economic Information Systems; Ekonomiska informationssystem;

    Abstract : In the discussion on organisations and organisational form, several concepts have appeared to denote what is said to be new organisational forms. These concepts many times imply a geographical dispersion of organisations. READ MORE

  6. 14. Tensions and Contradictions in Information Management

    Author : Karen Nowé Hedvall; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; information management; information behaviour; information strategies; activity theory; voluntary organisations; peace organisations;

    Abstract : The thesis aims to contribute to the research on the management and use of information in organisations by providing a holistic understanding of the various information practices and needs as well as attitudes towards information at different levels in the broader socio-historical context of a specific organisation. To this end, findings and approaches from research traditions in library and information science, management studies and organisational theory are combined in an activity-theoretical approach with some neo-institutional aspects. READ MORE

  7. 15. Towards Dynamic Performance Measurement Systems : A framework for manufacturing organisations

    Author : Mohammed Salloum; Magnus Wiktorsson; Stefan Tangen; Mälardalens högskola; []
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    Abstract : Consensus prevails that performance measurement systems should reflect the strategic direction of a company. Strategies are dynamic in nature while existing measurement systems are stable and predictable. The paradox of combining strategies with measurement systems has created problems for companies as the strategic context alters. READ MORE