Search for dissertations about: "office design dissertation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words office design dissertation.

2. 1. Disruption of writing in noisy office environments

   Author : Marijke Keus van de Poll; Patrik Sörqvist; Stefan Wiens; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; background speech; writing; speech intelligibility; Speech Transmission Index; masking; sound source location; working memory capacity; inattention; noise sensitivity; task interruptions; bakgrundsprat; skriva; taluppfattbarhet; Speech Transmission Index; maskering; ljudposition; arbetsminneskapacitet; uppmärksamhet; ljudkänslighet; uppgiftsavbrott; inget Strategiskt forskningsområde SFO ; no Strategic Research Area SFO ;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the four experimental studies included in this dissertation was to investigate the influence of background speech on writing performance. In Paper I, a manipulation of speech intelligibility of background speech, by using the Speech Transmission Index (STI), revealed disruptive effects at lower STI values (i.e. READ MORE

4. 2. Support systems in use : for coordination of advanced on-the-ground work activities

   Author : Hans Kyhlbäck; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : This dissertation is about support systems in use for coordination of advanced on-the-ground work activities. Focus is given to work in domains of health care and manufacturing. READ MORE

5. 3. On Modulation and Detection Schemes for Low-Complexity Impulse Radio UWB Communications

   Author : Muhammad Gufran Khan; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; UWB; RAKE; Transmitted reference; Energy detection; Channel measurements; BPPM;

   Abstract : Due to wealth of advantages offered by short range ultra wideband (UWB) technology, such as capacity improvement, fading reduction and localization, it has gathered a considerable attention. Distinct UWB qualities also pose many system design challenges like difficulties in using digital processing, complex channel estimation and different propagation characteristics. READ MORE

6. 4. Working in underground offices

   Author : Edit Nagy; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Applied and experimental psychology; multidimensional scaling techniques; multiple sorting task; survey construction; conceptual systems; employee perceptions; underground offices; Work environment; Japan; Japan; Tillämpad och experimentell psykologi;

   Abstract : The present doctoral dissertation discusses Japanese office employees' psychological reactions to their underground work environment. Studies I and III were methodological in nature and aimed at developing and validating instruments to be used in the empirical studies. READ MORE

7. 5. Knowing and the Art of IT Management. An inquiry into work practices in one-stop shops

   Author : Sara Eriksén; Institutionen för informatik; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; systems theory; Informatics; IT management; one-stop shops; public service; Knowing; work practice; Informatik; systemteori; Knowing;

   Abstract : New information technology is developing faster than the models, metaphors and methods in use for conceptualizing the sharing and managing of information in organizations, in communities and in society in general. The way we utilize information technology today does not seem to succeed in supporting the everyday work practices through which organizations accomplish their work. READ MORE