Search for dissertations about: "innovation management 2010"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words innovation management 2010.

  2. 1. Radical Innovation: Management and policy for electric and hybrid electric vehicle development

    Author : Hans M Pohl; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; first-mover; hybrid; policy; electric vehicle; interparadigmatic; innovation; evolutionary; radical; Paradigm; automotive;

    Abstract : Technological change can be divided into two categories: in line with the mainstream trajectory or paradigm (continuous, incremental), or breaking with it (discontinuous, radical). This thesis aims to increase understanding of the latter type: paradigmatic shifts in technology. READ MORE

  4. 2. A case-based multi-modal clinical system for stress management

    Author : Mobyen Uddin Ahmed; Peter Funk; Ning Xiong; Bo von Schéele; Nosrat Shahsavar; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; stress management; diagnosis and treatment; multi-purpose and multi-modal; Case-based reasoning; textual information retrieval; rule-based reasoning; and fuzzy logic; Computer science; Datavetenskap; Computer Science; datavetenskap;

    Abstract : A difficult issue in stress management is to use biomedical sensor signal in the diagnosis and treatment of stress. Clinicians often make their diagnosis and decision based on manual inspection of physiological signals such as, ECG, heart rate, finger temperature etc. READ MORE

  5. 3. Towards Sustainability-driven Innovation through Product Service Systems

    Author : Anthony Thompson; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; sustainable product innovation; sustainable product development; strategic sustainable development; product-service systems PSS ; decision support tools; life cycle management;

    Abstract : Increasing awareness of anthropogenic impacts on the planet has lead to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts in product development for several decades. Benefits to companies who focus on sustainability initiatives have been put forth more recently, leading to many efforts to incorporate sustainability considerations in their product innovation processes. READ MORE

  6. 4. Achieving competitiveness through externally oriented capabilities : an empirical study of technology-based small firms

    Author : Vinit Parida; Mats Magnusson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Entreprenörskap och innovation; Entrepreneurship and Innovation;

    Abstract : Small firms are regarded as the growth engine of the European economy. They are a major source of employment, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation. However, many small firms also fail or struggle to survive. READ MORE

  7. 5. A Design Process Based on Visualization

    Author : Anders Wikström; Mats Jackson; Sofia Ritzén; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : The global market of today is tough and the competition between companies demands new ways of developing products and services. The current challenge for the design research community is to provide designers with a wider range of methods and tools to support specific activities within the design process and to improve its overall coordination. READ MORE