Search for dissertations about: "external actors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 166 swedish dissertations containing the words external actors.

  2. 1. Trust between entrepreneurs and external actors : Sensemaking in organising new business ventures

    Author : Leif Sanner; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies; företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with trust for new business ventures. In the literature trust is seen as important for successful establishment of the new venture, but the issue has been neglected so far regarding indepth empirical studies covering the business start and the first few years. READ MORE

  4. 2. Landslides in the central Kenyan highlands : Risks and actors

    Author : Michaela Nylund; Lars-Ove Westerberg; Ingmar Borgström; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Physical Geography; naturgeografi;

    Abstract : Measures taken to prevent and mitigate landslides are often based on geotechnical solutions. However, to understand local effects of landslides, people’s perception, knowledge and experiences are important, as this influence the level of vulnerability, and the efficacy of adaptive and mitigating measures. READ MORE

  5. 3. External collaborations in multinational pharmaceutical companies

    Author : Francesca Bignami; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : R D collaborations;

    Abstract : Traditionally, the internal research and development (R&D) departments of multinational companies (MNCs) have served as a main driver of MNCs innovative capacity. Today’s high pace of change and competitive landscape have forced MNCs however to look beyond their organizational boundaries and to involve external organizations in their R&D for technological advancement and innovation. READ MORE

  6. 4. Manager and civil servant : exploring actors' taken-for-granted assumptions in public administration

    Author : Tom S. Karlsson; Karin Jonnergård; Gert Paulsson; Jonas Gerdin; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Public Sector Reforms; Management; Civil Service; Taken-for-granted assumptions; Institutional Theory; Structuration Theory; Business administration; Företagsekonomi; Public Sector Reform; Management; Civil Service; Taken-for-granted Assumptions; Institutional Theory; Structuration Theory;

    Abstract : Manager and Civil Servant is an exploration of actors' taken-for-granted assumptions that govern perceptions concerning how public administration should be undertaken within contemporary welfare states. It is argued that more than 30 years of continuous reforms directed towards public administration have caused dilemmas to arise. READ MORE

  7. 5. Open Service Innovation in Industrial Networks

    Author : Per Myhrén; Lars Witell; Anders Fundin; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Open Innovation; Service Innovation; Open Service Innovation; Radical Innovation; Incremental Innovation; Role Constellations; Innovator Actors; Innovation Roles; Business Administration; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : Constant development of new technologies in a rapidly changing and globalized world decreases product life cycles. Time-to-market is crucial for commercial success. This development requires resources to create new knowledge and skills within organizations and together in networks with other firms. READ MORE