Search for dissertations about: "Internalization of production"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Internalization of production.

  2. 1. Learning in production systems : a study of operator work in highly automated process and manufacturing industry

    Author : Bo Davidson; Per-Olof Svedin; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The aim of this monograph is to study the work of operators with regard to the conditions of developmental on-the-job learning. This objective can be further described in the following questions: (1) What characterizes the conditions of developmental on-the-job learning for operators in highly automated industry? (2) How are the conditions realized of developmental on-the-job learning? (3) What is the importance of vocational education, personnel training and on-the-job learning as regards their effects on the operators' vocational competence?Based on activity theory and action theory we have chosen to define learning as relatively lasting changes in the competence of an individual as a result of the individual's participation in an activity. READ MORE

  4. 2. The Internalization of External Effects in Swedish Transport Policy - A Comparison Between Road and Rail Traffic

    Author : Lars Hansson; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Commercial and industrial economics; rail traffic; road traffic; transport policy; internalization; External effects; pricing-relevant costs; Industriell ekonomi;

    Abstract : Transport is a key factor for economic growth. It has enabled both the economic scale of production and an increase in competition. No one can question this role of transportation. There is, however, a back-side to the coin: the environmental challenge. READ MORE

  5. 3. Essays on restructuring and production decisions in multi-plant firms

    Author : Katarina Hakkala; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of four self-contained essays. The common theme of the essays is the behavior of multi-plant firms. READ MORE

  6. 4. Mechanisms for Targeting of Proteins to Secretory Lysosomes of Haematopoietic Cells

    Author : Hanna Rosén; Avdelningen för hematologi och transfusionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hematologi; extracellulära vätskor; Haematology; extracellular fluids; haematopoietic cells; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; secretory lysosomes; protein targeting;

    Abstract : The cells of the innate immune system are essential for the host's first line defence against infection. Among these cells the neutrophil granulocyte has a central role by the production of antibiotic proteins and peptides. READ MORE

  7. 5. The Economics of Technology-Related Ownership Changes. A study of innovativeness and growth through acquisitions and spin-offs

    Author : Åsa Lindholm; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; R D; innovativeness; quasi-integration; acquisition; entrepreneurs; integration; spin-off; technology-related; growth;

    Abstract : The study reported in this thesis describes and analyzes technology-related acquisitions and spin-offs. The basic idea is that an economic system where large and small firms interact through technology-related ownership changes is highly conducive to overall innovativeness and long-term growth, given certain conditions. READ MORE