Search for dissertations about: "early project phase"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 87 swedish dissertations containing the words early project phase.

2. 1. Organizing the early project phases for frequent innovation in hypercompetitive industries

   Author : Thomas Biedenbach; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; hypercompetition; organizational change; organizational design; organizational structure; change capabilities; combinative capabilities; dynamic capabilities; project capabilities; multi-project capabilities; innovation; pharmaceutical R D; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : This licentiate thesis contributes to the understanding of the early project phases and dynamic capabilities as key elements for frequent product innovation in the hypercompetitive pharmaceutical industry. The main purpose of the licentiate thesis is to investigate how organizations organize the early project phases of R&D in hypercompetitive environments for frequent innovation by utilizing a dynamic capabilities perspective. READ MORE

4. 2. Organising the Early Design Phase in a Large Infrastructure Project

   Author : Therese Eriksson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Large physical infrastructure projects are complex, lengthy endeavours usually initiated on a political level and managed by public clients. Many important decisions are made in early design phases, when the knowledge of numerous technical specialists is integrated to balance cost, quality and scope over the whole project lifecycle. READ MORE

5. 3. Organizing boundaries in early phases of product development : The case of an interorganizational vehicle platform project setting

   Author : Thommie Burström; Nils Wåhlin; Jessica Eriksson; Johan Packendorff; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : organizing; projects; boundaries; boundary-actors; activities; objects; tensions;

   Abstract : This dissertation concerns the development of a new interorganizational vehicle platform in the truck industry. The studied project setting was large, and can be referred to as a mega project. READ MORE

6. 4. Uncertainty, Worth, Identity : How Early Career Academics Navigate Evaluative Landscapes

   Author : Jonatan Nästesjö; Utbildningsvetenskap; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Akademiska karriärer; Akademiskt arbete; Socialisation; Identitet; Värde; Värdering; Utvärdering; Uncertainty; Erkännande; Belöning; Projektifiering; Projektbaserade karriärer; Meningsskapande; Gränser; Gränsarbete; Moral; Utvärderingslandskap; Högre utbildning; Unga forskare; Statsvetenskap; Historia; Sverige; Academic Careers; Academic Work; Socialization; Identity; Worth; Valuation; Evaluation; Uncertainty; Recognition; Reward; Projectification; Project-Based Careers; Meaning-Making; Boundaries; Boundary work; Morality; Evaluative Landscapes; Higher Education; Early Career Academics; Political Science; History; Sweden;

   Abstract : This dissertation explores the interplay between valuation and academic socialization, addressing the question: how do early career academics navigate evaluative landscapes? Having completed their doctoral education but yet to find stable employment, early career academics are generally viewed as the most vulnerable group of academic staff. Comparing how individuals within this group seek to demonstrate their worth in order to be recognized by others and advance in their careers, I try to make sense of their world. READ MORE

7. 5. Modelling the early to mid-Holocene Arctic climate

   Author : Marit Berger; Arne Johansson; Rodrigo Caballero; KTH; []
   Keywords : Arctic; early Holocene; mid-Holocene; climate modelling; paleoclimate; sea ice; climate change;

   Abstract : In the recent past it has become evident that the Earth's climate is changing, and that human activity play a significant role in these changes. One of the regions where the ongoing climate change has been most evident is in the Arctic: the surface temperature has increased twice as much in this region as compared to the global average, in addition, a significant decline in the Arctic sea-ice extent has been observed in the past decades. READ MORE