Search for dissertations about: "Innovations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 433 swedish dissertations containing the word Innovations.

2. 1. Nurturing Innovations : idea development in R&D projects

   Author : Anna Karlsson; Martin Steinert; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Produktinnovation; Product Innovation;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to encourage the realization of innovations through supporting individuals involved in idea development activities, within or related to R&D projects. This is of interest because R&D projects have become fundamental units for achieving innovation, particularly in large companies, and innovations require the implementation of creative ideas. READ MORE

4. 2. Diffusion of dynamic innovations : A case study of residential solar PV systems

   Author : Emrah Karakaya; Cali Nuur; Antonio Hidalgo; Anna Bergek; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Dynamic innovations; diffusion; residential solar; photovoltaics; time; space; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Engineering and Management;

   Abstract : In the literature on diffusion of innovations, it is widely known that the characteristics and socio-environmental settings of adopters do evolve in space and time. What about innovations themselves? During the diffusion process, don’t some innovations continuously alter in space and time? If so, how does the dynamic character of an innovation influence the diffusion process? In previous research, it has been often assumed that innovations do not continuously alter or get modified when diffusing from a source to potential adopters. READ MORE

5. 3. Democratic innovations in political systems : towards a systemic approach

   Author : Magnus Adenskog; Joachim Åström; Jan Olsson; Henrik Serup Christiansen; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Democratic innovations; online political participation; political institutions; political trust; political systems;

   Abstract : There are many indicators that the representative democratic system is currently facing serious legitimacy challenges. Two central indicators of these challenges are changing patterns of political participation and a decline in system support. READ MORE

6. 4. Organisational Adoption of Innovations : Management Practices and IT

   Author : Erik Lundmark; Alf Westelius; Nils-Göran Olve; Pär Mårtensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Innovation; adoption; Non Profit Organisations; NPO; SME; ISO 9000; information technology; IT; ICT; communication; Technology Acceptance Model; TAM; Sport; Information technology; Informationsteknik; Economic Information Systems; Ekonomiska informationssystem;

   Abstract : This thesis describes effects of use and reasons for using three different organisational innovations: ISO 9000, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and an administrative tool (the YAF-module) in the Swedish Sports Confederation’s system Swedish Sports Online. This is done through three separate studies. READ MORE

7. 5. Turning opportunities into innovations

   Author : Christopher Palmberg; KTH; []
   Keywords : diversity; learning; sources of innovation. Absorptive capability; science-based innovation;

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