Search for dissertations about: "KNOWLEDGE CREATION"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 410 swedish dissertations containing the words KNOWLEDGE CREATION.

  2. 6. Fashioning a Knowledge Intensive Entrepreneur?

    Author : Erik Gustafsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; knowledge intensity; entrepreneurship; fashion; higher education; creative industries; creative knowledge; entrepreneurial intentions;

    Abstract : This PhD dissertation explores fashion design graduates as potential knowledge-intensive entrepreneurs through the relationship between knowledge and other resources, and different pathways post-graduation. Explorative qualitative studies are used to analyse how fashion designers reflect and act after graduating from fashion school, applying theories about knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intentions. READ MORE

  4. 7. Perspectives on Knowledge and Growth

    Author : Ola Olsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Growth theory; knowledge; human capital; technology; university policy; biogeography; epistemology; long-run development;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with various aspects of the relationship between knowledge and economic growth. It contains a general introduction and five separate essays. Essay I is a literature overview on the appearance of knowledge in modern growth theory. READ MORE

  5. 8. Towards Effective and Efficient Business Model change : Opportunities and challenges for software-intensive product development companies

    Author : Magnus Wilson; Krzysztof Wnuk; Kari Smolander; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; business modeling; business flexibility; Learning organization; digitalization; governance; value capture; value creation; knowledge creation; knowledge management;

    Abstract : Digitalization initiates and drives significant changes to the process level, organization level, and business level of software-intensive product development (SIPD) companies and their customers. Digitalization creates new opportunities through digital transformation strategies of the business environment. READ MORE

  6. 9. Balancing knowledge creation : examining organizational slack and knowledge creation in product development

    Author : Anders Richtnér; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Over the last few years there has been a downturn in business. As a response, many companies have initiated various downsizing activities – often on a short-term financial basis – in order to improve the competitive position of the company. READ MORE

  7. 10. Knowledge Unplugged. An Action Research Approach to Enhancing Knowing in R&D Organizations

    Author : Jonas Roth; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; knowledge; R and D organization; pharmaceutical industry; action research; knowledge management;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with how knowledge is shared and converted into action in organizational settings. Managers in knowledge-intensive organizations have shown increasing interest in knowledge management literature, while at the same time great attention is being paid to knowledge by theorists who are proclaiming that knowledge is one major source of competitive advantage. READ MORE