Search for dissertations about: "Capability acquisition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words Capability acquisition.

2. 1. Acquisition of electronic commerce capability : the cases of Compaq and Dell in Sweden

   Author : Michael Kaplan; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Electronic commerce is in a state of growth and the number of firms engaging in electronic commerce has increased rapidly during the late 1990s. As a result, electronic commerce has become an essential part of commercial life. As firms have struggled to implement electronic commerce there have been successes and failures. READ MORE

4. 2. Public Private Business Models for Defence Acquisition - A Multiple Case Study of Defence Acquisition Projects in the UK

   Author : Thomas Ekström; Andreas Norrman; Peter Tatham; Teknisk logistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Defence transformation; military logistics; supply chain; support chain; defence acquisition; Business Model; Public Private Participation; Cooperation and Partnership; Value-for-Money; performance; risk; multiple case study; misalignment; transformation av försvaret; militär logistik; försörjnings- och underhållskedja; försvarsanskaffning; affärsmodell; offentlig privat samverkan; valuta för pengarna; prestation; multipel fallstudie; inkonsekvens; defence transformation;

   Abstract : Since the ending of the Cold War, the defence sector, particularly the areas of military logistics and defence acquisition, has been undergoing a comprehensive transformation. There are several factors that explain this transformation: changes in defence and security policies for nations and organisations; reductions in defence expenditure; participation in Peace Support Operations; Lessons Learned from these operations, especially in the area of logistics; revolutionary development in the area of Information and Communication Technology; emergence of novel Commercial Best Practises in the areas of business and business logistics; and changes in the legislation regarding the conduct of public procurement in Europe. READ MORE

5. 3. Fostering Dynamic Capabilities of SMEs. The Impact of Inward International Licensing on Absorptive Capacity and Networking Capability : A Multiple Case Study in Pharmaceutical Industry

   Author : Mohammad Reza Saeedi; Hossein Dadfar; Staffan Brege; Peter Ekman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Absorptive capacity; networking capability; inward international licensing; dynamic capabilities; SMEs; Iran;

   Abstract : Resource limitation and inadequate capabilities are the SME’s major problems. On this basis, alliances as vehicles of inter-firm collaboration provide opportunities for SMEs to obtain complementary capabilities and critical resources to overcome resource limitations. READ MORE

6. 4. Acquisition of Capabilitities through International Technology Transfer

   Author : Sverker Alänge; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Industrialization; Technology transfer; Network; Entrepreneurship; Industrial economics; Innovation; Diffusion; Developing countries; Infant industry; Motivation;

   Abstract : The focus in this thesis is on the acquisition of static and dynamic capabilities in LDC industry. This has been studied in small industries in Tanzania, which were started through international technology transfer, in which small producing firms from Sweden acted as technology suppliers (The Sister Industry Programme). READ MORE

7. 5. Improvement Capability at the Front Lines of Healthcare : Helping through Leading and Coaching

   Author : Marjorie M. Godfrey; Helle Wijk; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : Health care improvement; interprofessional teams; leadership of improvement; team coaching; clinical microsystem;

   Abstract : SUMMARY This thesis addresses improvement capability at the front lines of healthcare with a focus on interprofessional health care improvement teams who provide care and improve care. The overall aim is to explore high performing clinical microsystems and evaluate interventions to cultivate health care improvement capabilities of frontline interprofessional teams. READ MORE