Search for dissertations about: "group initiative"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 swedish dissertations containing the words group initiative.

2. 1. Industrial work groups : the impact of job design, leader support and group processes on initiative and self-organization

   Author : Agneta Brav; Annika Lantz; Kerstin Isaksson; Bo Ekehammar; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Industrial work groups; job design; support from leader; group processes; potency; group initiative; self-organizational activities; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : From an organizational perspective the issue of which organizational solutions will benefit productivity, efficiency and the innovation process is central. Work groups can be an effective means. READ MORE

4. 2. Proactivity at work

   Author : Kin Andersson; Annika Lantz; Kerstin Isaksson; Annika Härenstam; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Job design; work task analysis; proactivity; unemployment; attitudes; personal initiative; job-search behaviour; group initiative; group processes; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Proactive behaviour implies taking initiative and mastering unexpected situations, and hence, is desirable in different situations. The present thesis includes three empirical studies intended to understand the consequences of proactive behaviour, as well as the factors that contribute to proactive behaviour at work and when facing unemployment. READ MORE

5. 3. Corporate strategizing : Building the group without busting the businesses

   Author : Pontus Wadström; Matti A. Kaulio; Jannis Angelis; Svante Schriber; Tobias Fredberg; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Corporate strategy; strategizing; multi-business firms; alignment; case study; participation; strategy tools; strategy professionals; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Economics and Management;

   Abstract : Purpose. This thesis contributes to the strategy literature by investigating how multi-business firm strategizing aligns with corporate and business strategy. READ MORE

6. 4. When mathematics teachers focus discussions on slope : Swedish upper secondary teachers in a professional development initiative

   Author : Anna Bengtsson; Constanta Olteanu; Kirsti Hemmi; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; teacher professional development; upper secondary mathematics teachers; collegiality; slope; rate of change; teaching culture; community of practice; learning study; Mathematical Education; Matematikdidaktik;

   Abstract : The shift towards collegiality is a new setting for many teachers. Most teachers work alone, in isolation from their colleagues and collegial collaboration requires organisational structures. READ MORE

7. 5. Exploring Game Design through Human-AI Collaboration

   Author : Alberto Alvarez; Jose Font; Julian Togelius; Steve Dahlskog; Nancy L Russo; Georgios N. Yannakakis; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer Games; Human-AI Collaboration; Mixed-Initiative; Procedural Content Generation; Quality Diversity; Computational Creativity; Interaktionsdesign; Interaktionsdesign;

   Abstract : Game design is a hard and multi-faceted task that intertwines different gameplay mechanics, audio, level, graphic, and narrative facets. Games' facets are developed in conjunction with others with a common goal that makes games coherent and interesting. READ MORE