Search for dissertations about: "John Bessant"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words John Bessant.

  1. 1. Innovation groups : Before innovation work is begun

    Author : Mikael Johnsson; Tomas Backström; John Bessant; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; innovation management; innovation group; innovation team; innovation work; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : This research project was begun during the financial crisis of 2009 with the objective of increasing the competiveness of SMEs’ (Small and Medium sized Enterprises) by developing their innovation-management capabilities. The research presented in this licentiate thesis (thesis) is a part of the project in which newly-formed innovation groups at two SMEs in Eskilstuna, Sweden have been studied before they began innovation work. READ MORE

  2. 2. Adapting to dynamic conditions through continuous innovation in manufacturing

    Author : Lina Stålberg; Anders Fundin; Mats Jackson; Mats Deleryd; John Bessant; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : The speed of change increases due to the pace of technological change and globalisation, and many industries that usually have acted in more stable settings will in the future act in more dynamic marketplaces. In order to be able to manage dynamic conditions, the organisation needs to continue delivering effectively in existing business areas while developing new systems, products and processes to take advantage of new opportunities in the future. READ MORE