Search for dissertations about: "value functions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 375 swedish dissertations containing the words value functions.

2. 1. Managing Value Creation and Appropriation

   Author : Joakim Björkdahl; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Strategy; ICT; Innovation; Value creation; Manufacturing companies; Diversification; Business model; Value appropriation; Competencies;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how large Swedish manufacturing companies try to create value and appropriate financial returns by renewing their product offerings through the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in their established product categories, and the related challenges and opportunities this produces.While much attention has been given to the technology dimension of diversification, the economic and commercial domains have been rather ignored in the literature. READ MORE

4. 2. Zero magic : Shifting the Valuation Convention

   Author : Simon Goldin; Manuel Borja-Villel; Kungl. Konsthögskolan; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Goldin Senneby; Simon Goldin; Jakob Sennebt; Malin Nilsson; Théo Bourgeron; artistic research; magic trick; patent; finance; financial markets; short selling; value; valuation; Fine Art; Fri Konst; Goldin Senneby; Simon Goldin; Jakob Senneby; Malin Nilsson; Théo Bourgeron; Art; Artistic research; Magic; Trick; Patent; Finance; Financial markets; Short selling; Value; Valuation; Secrets;

   Abstract : Zero Magic is a trick for the financial markets, which has the capacity to undermine the perceived value of a publicly traded company and profit from this. Short selling is a way of profiting from loss: Making money if and when a target company loses in value. READ MORE

5. 3. The Value of ITS on Supply Chain Operations

   Author : Vahid Mirza Beiki; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; functions; transportation; smart goods; performance dimensions; information; Value of information VOI ; traceability.; Intelligent Transportation System ITS ; Supply Chain SC ;

   Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis is to identify the components of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for freight transportation. In addition, the purpose is to show in what way the ITS affects freight transportation functions and performance. READ MORE

6. 4. Hedonism as the Explanation of Value

   Author : David Brax; Praktisk filosofi; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Value; Pleasure; Hedonism; naturalism; affective science; Meta-ethics;

   Abstract : This thesis defends a hedonistic theory of value consisting of two main components. Part 1 offers a theory of pleasure. Pleasures are experiences distinguished by a distinct phenomenological quality. This quality is attitudinal in nature: it is the feeling of liking. READ MORE

7. 5. Capturing Value in Conceptual PSS Design : Perspectives from the Automotive Supply Chain

   Author : Massimo Panarotto; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Engineering Design; Product Development; Conceptual Design Phases; Product-Service Systems; Business Model Innovation; Simulation Driven Design; Value Assessment;

   Abstract : Manufacturing companies have traditionally focused their design and development activities on realizing technical and engineered aspects of physical artifacts based on performance requirements. The ever-changing business climate, with its increased pace during the past decades, has forced industries to continuously innovate their approach toward the development of new products. READ MORE