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  2. 1. Designing and Managing Cross-Functional Make or Buy Decision Processes

    Author : Anna Moses; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; management; cross-functional; decision process; make or buy decision; design;

    Abstract : Cross-functional make or buy decision processes are strategic decision processes. The outcome of a make or buy decision affects competitive advantage, strategic development and leads to changes in internal and external relations. READ MORE

  4. 2. Sourcing decisions for military logistics in Peace Support Operations : A case study of the Swedish armed forces

    Author : Per Skoglund; Susanne Hertz; David Moore; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; military logistics; public procurement; sourcing; peace support operations;

    Abstract : What role has sourcing for the logistical outcome when Swedish Armed Forces (FM) plan for and conduct Peace Support Operations (PSOs)? What are the logistic needs to support the operating units? Can logistics in itself contribute to the overall goals with the PSOs? It depends of course on how the logistics are organised and what is required in order to support the military operations. The research on military logistics in general is limited and within the conduct of small nations forces almost non-existent. READ MORE

  5. 3. Physical education policy and practice : Issues and controversies in Tanzania secondary schools

    Author : John David Kazungu; Per Gerrevall; Håkan Larsson; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Educational policy; Institutional theory; Physical Education; Secondary school; Tanzania; Idrott och hälsa; nyinstitutionell teori; skola; utbildningspolicy; Tanzania; Education; Pedagogik;

    Abstract : Schools’ decisions to offer Physical Education (PE) is among the possible ways of involving students in physical activity, which has significant effects on students’ health, lifelong participation in physical activities and participation in sport. This thesis explores the factors and the ways they influence secondary schools’ decisions on whether or not to offer PE in Tanzania. READ MORE

  6. 4. Patient characteristic, perceived health and drug prescription in primary care

    Author : Birgitta Semark; Göran Petersson; Sven Tågerud; Per Wändell; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Biomedical Sciences; Biomedicinsk vetenskap;

    Abstract : Patients have increased demands for information and involvement in decision-making including drug selection.  At the same time, society needs to limit costs, e.g. for subsidized drugs, thus entailing a challenge to in particular primary care. READ MORE

  7. 5. The Outsourcing PRocess - Strategic and operational realities

    Author : Reine Wasner; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The combination of shorter product life cycles, increased product complexity, and resource !imitations in conjunction with the globalization of the economy puts immense pressure on corporations to become more efficient, or leaner, in their operations (Alexander 1985, Sanchez 1997, Harryson 1998). One way of managing such competitive pressures has been tooutsource certain acrivities and focus internally on what has popularly been termed core competenciq thus enabling expansion and growth without having to carry the entire financial burden This is especially true for the increasing number of firms that have assumed (whether by choice or as an imperative) the systems integrator role, which implies migrating upwards in the value chain. READ MORE