Search for dissertations about: "approachability"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word approachability.

  1. 1. How to Set Rational Environmental Goals : theory and applications

    Author : Karin Edvardsson; John Cantwell; Erik Carlson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; goal-setting; rationality; precision; evaluability; approachability; motivity; coherence; operationalization; goal conflicts; environmental objectives; sustainable development; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : Environmental goals are commonly set to guide work towards ecological sustainability. The aim of this thesis is to develop a precise terminology for the description of goals in terms of properties that are important in their practical use as decision-guides and to illustrate how it can be used in evaluations of environmental policy. READ MORE

  2. 2. Goal-setting and goal-achieving in transport policy

    Author : Holger Rosencrantz; Sven Ove Hansson; Jan Odelstad; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; rationality; goals; policy goal; transport policy; road safety; goal conflicts; priority; value uncertainty; restriction; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : The thesis aims at developing new, alternative approaches and methods based on suggestions and ideas originating from moral philosophy and philosophical decision theory. More precisely, the thesis aims at investigating the rationality of transport policy decisions, including goal-setting and performance evaluation. READ MORE

  3. 3. Support of mothers and their infants by the child health nurse : expectations and experiences

    Author : Astrid Fägerskiöld; Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to describe and analyse the CH nurse's support of mothers and their infants, given in order to form a good relationship md lead to favourable development of the child. In studies I, II and III, grounded theory and constant comparative method were used. READ MORE

  4. 4. Managing Quality in a Service Context

    Author : Elisabeth Johansson; Lars Witell; Mattias Elg; Ida Gremyr; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : In recent years, service organizations have had to increase the number of offerings they provide. These organizations face difficulties in changing their internal processes to provide high-quality offerings. READ MORE

  5. 5. Understanding Solution Quality

    Author : Elisabeth Johansson; Lars Witell; Mattias Elg; Henrik Ekrisson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Solution quality; solutions; quality dimensions; servitization; customer involvement;

    Abstract : The integration of services and products into solutions can open up new business opportunities for firms. This thesis concerns how firms can provide solutions that are perceived as high quality. Solutions are often provided over several years, which implies a changed customer relationship compared to product provisions. READ MORE