Search for dissertations about: "Boards"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 166 swedish dissertations containing the word Boards.

  2. 1. Boards and governance in SMEs: An inquiry into boards’ contribution to firm performance

    Author : Jonas Gabrielsson; CIRCLE; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Företagsledning; management; Management of enterprises; stakeholders; SMEs; firm performance; governance; contingencies; Boards of directors; board working style;

    Abstract : The board of directors is often described as a valuable resource for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to the direction and performance of the firm. Mainstream research and literature on boards and governance has however mainly been concerned with how the board of directors best can monitor and restrain managerial action in large widely held corporations, and there is not much guidance for individuals interested in how boards can be effective instruments of governance in privately held SMEs. READ MORE

  4. 2. Contactless Test of Circuit Boards

    Author : Abdelghani Renbi; Heli Jantunen; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industriell elektronik; Industrial Electronics;

    Abstract : Electronics are still continuing to respond to the small-feature size requirement for economical, performance and environmental benefits.Due to the non-idealities in the manufacturing process of circuit boards, electronics production yield is never 100 %. READ MORE

  5. 3. Minoan games and game boards

    Author : Niklas Hillbom; Antikens kultur och samhällsliv; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; game; game board; cup-holes; Kernos; marker; astragalos; dice; Mallia; Phaistos; Gournia; Khania; ritual; cultural contacts; Ancient history; Antikens och forntidens historia; Arkeologi; Archaeology; Crete; Minoan; Knossos; gaming piece; knuckle bones;

    Abstract : The old, world-wide phenomenon of playing board games has received little attention among scholars studying the ancient cultures. This thesis collects and analyses game-related material from Bronze Age Crete, defines the field of research and provides a framework with definitions and typologies. READ MORE

  6. 4. Boards of directors in family firms : Their functions and borders

    Author : Jenny Ahlberg; Anita van Gils; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; board of directors; corporate governance; family firms; Business administration; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation explores and develops our conception of the board in familyfirms. The family firm is a specific type of organization in terms of corporategovernance, since it encompasses both the family and business systems. READ MORE

  7. 5. High Aspect Ratio Microstructures in Flexible Printed Circuit Boards : Process and Applications

    Author : Hanna Yousef; Klas Hjort; Mikael Lindeberg; Peter Leisner; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Engineering physics; flexible printed circuit boards; polyimide; through-hole vias; ion track technology; thermoelectricity; thermopiles; substrate integrated waveguides; millimeter wave devices; Teknisk fysik; Engineering physics; Teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) are used in a wide range of electronic devices today due to their light weight, bendability, extensive wiring possibilities, and low-cost manufacturing techniques. The general trend in the flex PCB industry is further miniaturization alongside increasing functionality per device and reduced costs. READ MORE