Search for dissertations about: "mature field"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 95 swedish dissertations containing the words mature field.

  2. 1. Modular Innovation in Mature Structures : a study of barriers and drivers between young and established organizations

    Author : Petter Jönsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The field of interest in this study is modular innovation. This type of innovation replaces an old parr of an existing product or adds new functionality to an existing product. Modular innovations are important to increase the performance of an existing product and retain the competitiveness of the product. READ MORE

  4. 2. Inside the Box - Cultures of Innovation in a Mature Industry

    Author : Yaqian Wang; Institutet för Ekonomisk forskning; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Innovation; Organizational Culture; Innovation Culture; Dynamics; Mature Industry;

    Abstract : Innovation has been regarded a crucial means by which organizations adapt to the changes in the environment. Previous studies have identified organizational culture as a key factor that influences innovation, suggesting that a culture with certain characteristics can lead to superior innovation performance. READ MORE

  5. 3. Phytophthora and Oak Decline - Impact on Seedlings and Mature Trees in Forest Soils

    Author : Ulrika Jönsson Belyazid; Biologiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Växtekologi; Plant ecology; microbial competition; carbon allocation; nutrients; water availability; soil chemistry; mature oaks; seedlings; acid soils; Phytophthora quercina; Quercus robur;

    Abstract : This thesis investigated the occurrence of soilborne species of the plant pathogenic genus Phytophthora in southern Swedish oak forests and their possible involvement in southern Swedish oak decline. The emphasis was on the impact of P. quercina on Quercus robur in acid forest soils. READ MORE

  6. 4. Above Ground Durability of Swedish Softwood

    Author : Åsa Blom; Mikael Bergström; Thomas Thörnqvist; Birger Eikenes; Växjö universitet; []
    Keywords : above ground; durability; field test; mass loss; Mycologg; Norway spruce; permeability; Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris; Scots pine; FORESTRY; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES and LANDSCAPE PLANNING; SKOGS- och JORDBRUKSVETENSKAP samt LANDSKAPSPLANERING;

    Abstract : This thesis describes aspects of durability of Swedish softwood in above ground applications. The thesis consists of a summary of nine papers, which all aim to explain the existing variation in above ground microbial durability and moisture sensitivity of Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). READ MORE

  7. 5. A Typology of Business Model Changes : Cases from Swedish Wood Manufacturing Industry

    Author : Sarah Semnani Kenlind; Staffan Brege; Tomas Nord; Anne Toppinen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business model change; mature industries; low-tech; measuring change; typology; innovation.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to contribute to a better understanding of the business model (BM) change concept. The study purpose is achieved through developing a context-specific method and framework to measure and characterize different types of BM changes. This work promotes the importance of context-specific studies in the field of BM. READ MORE