Search for dissertations about: "management perspectives 2012"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words management perspectives 2012.

  2. 1. Mapping management accounting and trust : an extended literature review

    Author : Gabriella Wennblom; Jonas Gerdin; Sven Helin; Tobias Johansson; Christian Ax; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; management accounting; trust; system trust; control; performance evaluation; interorganizational relationships; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : More than three decades ago the notion of trust was introduced into the management accounting (MA) literature, and a growing stream of empirical papers elaborating on the relation between MA controls and trust signals the importance andvitality of this research area. However, a closer look at the literature shows that while major insights have been made, there is also considerable confusion around both research models and the meanings of key concepts. READ MORE

  4. 2. On systems thinking in logistics management - A critical perspective

    Author : Magnus Lindskog; Martin Rudberg; Mattias Elg; Britta Gammelgaard; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Logistics management; Systems thinking; Systems theory; Systems approach; Critical; Interpretive; Actors;

    Abstract : Systems thinking. Systems theory. The systems approach. All these concepts have in various guises been claimed as central to logistics management, since its dawning in the mid twentieth century. READ MORE

  5. 3. Life Cycle Thinking and Waste Policy : Between Science and Society

    Author : David Lazarevic; Maria Malmström; Nils Brandt; Nicolas Buclet; Karel Mulder; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Life cycle thinking; life cycle assessment; waste policy; waste hierarchy; coordination; conventions; legitimacy;

    Abstract : This study investigates the application of life cycle thinking (LCT) and life cycle assessment (LCA) in the field of waste management from perspectives based in the social sciences. LCT is explored through the theoretical construct of regimes, drawing theoretical resources from a combination of the ‘pragmatic turn’, the economics of conventions and transition theory. READ MORE

  6. 4. Understanding and managing cardiovascular disease risk factors in Vietnam : integrating clinical and public health perspectives

    Author : Quang Ngoc Nguyen; Peter Byass; Lan-Viet Nguyen; Stig Wall; Lars Weinehall; Ruth Bonita; Göran Bondjers; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiovascular disease risk factors; epidemiology; prevention; hypertension; Vietnam; yếu tố nguy cơ bệnh tim mạch; dịch tễ học; dự phòng; tăng huyết áp; Việt Nam; Cardiology; kardiologi;

    Abstract : Background: Vietnam, like other low-income countries, is facing an epidemic burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVDRFs). The magnitude and directions of CVDRF progression are matters of uncertainty. READ MORE

  7. 5. Overcoming inertia to sustainable stormwater management practice

    Author : Annicka Cettner; Sarah Bell; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; VA-teknik; Urban Water Engineering;

    Abstract : In Sweden, there is a growing receptivity for change to more sustainable stormwater practices using green infrastructure approaches. Unlike piped drainage systems they can have multiple benefits in use including flood control, pollutant removal and can add to the quality of urban space supporting green infrastructure through irrigation and providing cooling and an additional water source for supply. READ MORE