Search for dissertations about: "innovation corporate"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 58 swedish dissertations containing the words innovation corporate.

2. 1. Cross-boundary knowledge work in innovation : Understanding the role of space and objects

   Author : Marta Caccamo; Karin Hellerstedt; Daniel Pittino; Sara Beckman; Robin Teigland; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cross-boundary knowledge work; knowledge management; knowledge sharing; knowledge integration; sociomateriality; boundary objects; affordances; material scaffolding; collaborative innovation; open innovation; business studios; corporate hackathons; startup accelerators;

   Abstract : This dissertation studies the topic of cross-boundary knowledge work from the perspective of sociomateriality. Cross-boundary knowledge work refers to the collaboration of actors belonging to different social worlds to achieve shared knowledge outcomes. READ MORE

4. 2. Innovation in an urban context

   Author : Heidi Wiig Aslesen; Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Regional innovation systems; Social geography; Social sciences; Head-office-corporate-service complex; KIBS-client interaction; KIBS; Urban agglomerations; Innovation activity; Socialgeografi; Samhällsvetenskaper;

   Abstract : The dissertation is based on a collection of papers addressing different aspects of regional innovation systems in an urban context. The overall aim is to find explanatory factors behind the workings of regional innovation systems in urban agglomerations by looking at the innovation dynamics and innovation outcomes of the Oslo region, and secondly, by analysing how two diverse subsets of economic activity in the Oslo region (and other urban agglomerations) are able to exploit a regional innovation system (clustered manufacturing SME's and Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS). READ MORE

5. 3. Subsidiaries as Sources and Recipients of Innovations in the Multinational Corporation

   Author : Christina Hallin; Ulf Holm; Mats Forsgren; Desirée Holm; Bent Petersen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Business studies; Multinational corporation; innovation; subsidiary; innovation development; innovation transfer; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : Technological advancement and innovation lie at the core of the competitiveness of firms. For the multinational corporation (MNC), the ability to leverage innovations and value-added resources within the MNC is an important element of competitive advantage. READ MORE

6. 4. Synthesizing value creation in IORs for innovation : six studies and a stretch of perspective from the specific to the general

   Author : Sara Thorgren; Jonas Söderlund; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Entreprenörskap och innovation; Entrepreneurship and Innovation;

   Abstract : This dissertation consists of six individual studies with the overall aim to contribute to understanding value creation in interorganizational relationships (IORs), which firms establish to achieve innovation. The six research papers address several specific research questions focusing on different aspects of IORs by using qualitative, quantitative and conceptual methods. READ MORE

7. 5. Innovation Processes and Environmental Planning : Science and Technology Policies in a Regional Context

   Author : Katarina Larsen; Folke Snickars; Andrew Stirling; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation; environmental planning; science and technology parks; strategic environmental research; environmental procurement; futures studies; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik;

   Abstract : The understanding of environmental change and how it is influenced by innovation processes and advances in science and technology is multifaceted given the inherent uncertainty of the pace and direction of technology change, but also given the limits to anticipate future environmental effects of new technology. The doctoral thesis is organised in two parts. READ MORE