Search for dissertations about: "Quality Management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1479 swedish dissertations containing the words Quality Management.

  2. 21. Quality Management in Hospital Departments : Empirical Studies of Organisational Models

    Author : Stefan Kunkel; Ragnar Westerling; Urban Rosenqvist; Lars Borgquist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Social medicine; Quality Management; Organisational Models; Hospital Departments; Socialmedicin;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to empirically explore the organisational characteristics of quality systems of hospital departments, to develop and empirically test models for the organisation and implementation of quality systems, and to discuss the clinical implications of the findings. Data were collected from hospital departments through interviews (n=19) and a nation-wide survey (n=386). READ MORE

  4. 22. Quality management and sustainability : exploring stakeholder orientation

    Author : Peter Johansson; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

    Abstract : In today's society, organisations are exposed to stiff competition, and wants and expectations might change rapidly. In order to survive, all organisations must meet wants and expectations from a number of actors who can cause the organisation to fail. These actors are called stakeholders. READ MORE

  5. 23. Container Logistics and its Management

    Author : Lars A. R. Hultén; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; demand management; management; fleet management; logistics; modelling; transport systems; decision support systems; container; cybernetics;

    Abstract : In this work research on container logistics and its management is presented. Contrary to the common approach of treating this as a mathematical problem and addressing it by operations research methods, this work regards the problem in a wider perspective. READ MORE

  6. 24. COPD management : exploring conditions for, and experiences of, evidence-based care and eHealth

    Author : Sarah Marklund; André Nyberg; Karin Wadell; Per Liv; Lisa Skär; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; COPD; eHealth; interview; eHealth tools; reference equations; muscle dysfunction; COPD management; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and premature death worldwide. It is a systemic disease that affects the whole person, although dyspnea is the mostprominent symptom. READ MORE

  7. 25. Creating a Quality Management Culture : Focusing on Values and Leadership

    Author : Pernilla Ingelsson; Håkan Wiklund; Ingela Bäckström; Stefan Lagrosen; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Quality Management; Organizational culture; values; leadership; Lean; TQM; Kvalitetsledning; organisationskultur; värderingar; ledarskap; Lean; TQM;

    Abstract : When applied successfully, the QM initiatives TQM and Lean enhance an organization´s ability to meet and exceed the expectations of the customers as well as co-workers and other stakeholders. There are however also QM initiatives that fail and one reason for this is the organization’s inability to create a supportive culture, a culture that rests on a number of values which aim at improving the quality and thereby customer satisfaction. READ MORE