Search for dissertations about: "Kristen Snyder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Kristen Snyder.

  2. 1. Exploring Trends, Patterns and Characteristics of Quality Management Through Text Mining

    Author : Daniel Carnerud; Ingela Bäckström; Kristen Snyder; Raine Isaksson; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Quality Management; Total Quality Management; TQM; Quality Movement; Quality Revolution; Business Excellence; Text Mining; Systems Thinking; Kvalitetsteknik; Offensiv Kvalitetsutveckling; Systematiskt Kvalitetsarbete; Quality Management; Total Quality Management; TQM; Text Mining;

    Abstract : At frequent intervals, new reports and papers are published stressing the importance of high quality and quality improvement measures in the public and private sector if Sweden is to survive as a welfare state and industrial nation. The situation seems not to be unique for Sweden: similar opinions can be heard in other parts of the world as well. READ MORE

  4. 2. Text Mining The Quality Paradigm(s)

    Author : Daniel Carnerud; Ingela Bäckström; Kristen Snyder; Ton van der Wiele; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Quality Paradigm; Quality Movement; Quality Revolution; Quality Management; QM; Total Quality Management; TQM; Business Excellence; Text Mining; Data Mining; Kvalitetsparadigm; Kvalitetsrörelsen; Kvalitetsteknik; Offensiv Kvalitetsutveckling; Text Mining; Data Mining;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis orbits around an examination of the formation of a quality paradigm. In this inquiry, the exploration and application of text mining have been used to provide new insights into quality as a paradigm. READ MORE

  5. 3. Quality Management Competencies-in-use : exploring competence and practice perspectives on quality management work

    Author : Jason Martin; Mattias Elg; Ida Gremyr; Andreas Wallo; Kristen Snyder; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Quality management; competence; practice; work; organisation; individual; structure;

    Abstract : Quality management is an established, widespread and well-researched management concept. Yet, surprisingly little research can be found on understanding the potential for action that is required in order to perform quality management work. READ MORE

  6. 4. Insights in Lean values: Exploring links to sustainable development

    Author : Anna Mårtensson; Kristen Snyder; Pernilla Ingelsson; Yvonne Lagrosen; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Lean; sustainable development; organisational development; organisational culture; values; Lean; hållbar utveckling; värderingar; organisationsutveckling; organisationskultur;

    Abstract : The Quality Management initiative Lean is a popular method used by organisations to engage in organisational development. The Lean philosophy is grounded in numerous values. The organisations must implement and apply these values to achieve the desired results. READ MORE

  7. 5. Make the Future a Part of Today : Awaken Long-term Thinking in Quality Management Practices

    Author : Anna Mårtensson; Pernilla Ingelsson; Kristen Snyder; Peter Cronemyr; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Long-term thinking; future; quality management; sustainable development; leader; leadership; culture;

    Abstract : Individuals and organisations need to consider the future since actions taken today will have implications for the future. Long-term thinking as a concept encompasses consideration of the future and is identified in both quality management and sustainable development. READ MORE