Search for dissertations about: "Improvisation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the word Improvisation.

  2. 21. Biological mechanisms in creativity and flow

    Author : Örjan De Manzano; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : What would the world and our lives look like, if creativity had not evolved? Defined as the ability to have ideas and produce artifacts that are at the same time novel and meaningful, creativity is arguably one of the faculties that has given the human species adaptive ability beyond any other organism. The goal of this thesis was to elucidate some of the biological mechanisms that enable creative thinking. READ MORE

  4. 22. Bridging Boundaries in the Borderland of Bureaucracies : Individual Impact on Organisational Adaption to Demanding Situations in Civil and Military Contexts

    Author : Aida Alvinius; Gerd Lindgren; Göran Ahrne; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Boundary spanners; uniformed organisations; bureaucratic organisations; adaption; systems theory; contingency; stressful environment; civil-military relations; disaster management; emotional labour; Gränsöverskridare; uniformerade organisationer; byråkratier; anpassning; systemteori; contingency; påfrestande förhållanden; civil-militära relationer; katastrofhantering; emotionellt lönearbete; Sociologi; Sociology; Ledarskap under påfrestande förhållanden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to reach a deeper understanding of how boundary spanners are bridging boundaries between uniformed bureaucratic organisations and their environment, characterised by demanding conditions.The main part of this thesis is based upon empirical data gathered through 71 interviews with Swedish civil and military informants from several uniformed organisations. READ MORE

  5. 23. Exploring Tactical Command and Control : A Role-Playing Simulation Approach

    Author : Jiri Trnka; Erland Jungert; Björn Johansson; Tim Grant; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : This thesis concerns command and control (C2) work at the tactical level in emergency and crisis response operations. The presented research addresses two main research questions. The first question is whether it is feasible to simulate and study C2 work in the initial stages of response operations by means of role-playing simulations. READ MORE

  6. 24. An improvisational, practice-oriented approach to innovation : Examples from the fashion industry

    Author : Sara Öhlin; Ali Yakhlef; Jan Löwstedt; Louise Wallenberg; Matt Watson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; innovation; practice; fashion; improvising; planning; routines; practice memory; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

    Abstract : Fashion and innovation interrelate in multiple and complex ways. With its routinized, cyclical production yet creative context, the fashion industry is sustained by an ongoing tension between stability and change. As a consequence, innovative activities are performed in everyday work routines. READ MORE

  7. 25. Preparing for Preparedness - Shaping Crisis Planning Processes in Local Authorities

    Author : Kerstin Eriksson; Avdelningen för Brandteknik; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ability to respond to crises; Preparedness planning process; Crisis management; Local authority; Municipality;

    Abstract : In the developed countries the public expect society to be prepared for, and step in, if something out of the ordinary happens. This public pressure appears to have increased the demand for crisis preparedness planning. READ MORE