Search for dissertations about: "explorative approach"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 169 swedish dissertations containing the words explorative approach.

2. 1. Functional product development : an explorative view

   Author : Åsa Ericson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Funktionella produkter; Functional Product Development; Computer Aided Design; Datorstödd maskinkonstruktion;

   Abstract : Embodied in the concept of functional products is a shift in view for manufacturing companies as providers of physical artefacts to service providers. Furthermore, differentiation by offering added value, increased commitment towards customers, life-cycle commitment for the physical artefact and close collaboration between manufacturing companies are characteristics of the concept of functional products. READ MORE

4. 2. Restaurant meal experiences from customers' perspectives : a grounded theory approach

   Author : Kai Victor Hansen; Inga-Britt Gustafsson; Øystein Jensen; Tommy Andersson; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : Customers; meal; grounded theory; à la Carte restaurants; meal experience categories; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Culinary Arts and Meal Science; Måltidskunskap; Måltidskunskap; Culinary Arts and Meal Science;

   Abstract : The purpose of this doctoral dissertation has been to increase the knowledge of customers’ view on relation to commercial restaurant meals and thereby to increase the knowledge within the restaurant industry about customers’ perspectives about meals. The dissertation is based on four studies of customers’ meal experiences in á la Carte restaurants in Norway. READ MORE

5. 3. Exploring patient safety in home healthcare : a resilience engineering approach

   Author : Marléne Lindblad; Mirjam Ekstedt; Maria Flink; Maria Unbeck; Peta Sjölander; Henning Boje Andersen; KTH; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; patient safety; home healthcare; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis is to increase knowledge and understanding of patient safety in home healthcare.This thesis has an explorative mixed-methods design, with both qualitative (Papers І and ІІ) and quantitative (Papers ІІІ, ІV and V) methods. Data for Papers І and ІІ were collected at three specialised home healthcare units. READ MORE

6. 4. ICT Security Readiness Checklist for Developing Countries : A Social-Technical Approach

   Author : Charles N. Tarimo; Louise Yngström; Helen Armstrong; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer and systems science; Data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : The consequences of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution on society are almost impossible to enumerate. New types of ICT products, services and capabilities are finding their way into our offices, schools and homes - almost on daily basis; impacting the way we work, learn and live. READ MORE

7. 5. Sustainable Electromobility : A System Approach to Transformation of Transportation

   Author : Harrison John Bhatti; Mike Danilovic; Rune Wigblad; Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Energy system; Transportation System; System Approach; Symbiotic Business Model; Innovation Ecosystem; Technology Readiness; Political Readiness; Societal Readiness; Economic Readiness;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explore, analyze, and develop knowledge that leads to an understanding of identifying the key actors and their symbiotic relationships and dependencies in transforming the energy and transportation system from fossil-based to renewable and fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric. The research was explorative and categorized into two studies. READ MORE