Search for dissertations about: "Management of technological innovation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 74 swedish dissertations containing the words Management of technological innovation.

  2. 11. Innovation Capability within a Supply Chain Context

    Author : Faisal Iddris; Gabriel Baffour Awuah; Desalegn Abraha Gebrekidan; Aihie Osarenkhoe; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; supply chain; innovation; innovation capability; collaboration; idea management;

    Abstract : A firm’s supply chain faces challenges relating to reducing operational cost while at the same time producing innovative products and services to meet consumers’ current and potential demand. One important phenomenon in the field of innovation research is the concept of innovation capability. READ MORE

  4. 12. Addressing the need of transition by socializing and making new friends : A socio-technical perspective on large-scale change in construction

    Author : Olof Håkansson; Henrik Linderoth; Mattias Jacobsson; Annika Moscati; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Construction industry; digitalization; socio-technical system; transition; technological niches; strategic innovation program; actor-network theory;

    Abstract : This research took its point of departure in the aspiration of large-scale change of the construction industry, where existing industry structures has been frequently criticized. To facilitate innovation and change in the Swedish construction industry, a strategic innovation program has been established based on the idea that research, innovation, and development should manifest itself through the mobilization of collaborative and actor-driven networks. READ MORE

  5. 13. Organizational capabilities for managing the offshoring of product development

    Author : Petra Edoff; Christer Norström; Jayakanth Srinivasan; Stefan Cedergren; Vinit Parida; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : offshoring; outsourcing; product development; management; culture; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Large multinationals must continually innovate to produce products and services that meet the needs of a global market. In order to distribute work across multiple sites, they use techniques such as offshoring and outsourcing. This requires them to address organizational and cultural aspects to coordinate distributed product development activities. READ MORE

  6. 14. Innovative Behaviour of Small Firms : Essays on Small Firms' Internationalisation and Use of Online Channels

    Author : Vladimir Vanyushyn; Håkan Boter; Maria Bengtsson; Robert Blackburn; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Innovation; small and medium-sized enterprises; Internet; marketing; internationalisation; Sweden; Finland; Innovation; små och medelstora företag; onlinekanaler; Internet; marknadsföring; internationalisering; Sverige; Finland; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : The spread of information technology and the dissolution of international borders have had a significant impact on the challenges and opportunities faced by today's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Innovative behaviour on the part of SMEs is a prerequisite for a successful transformation of the opportunities offered by these structural changes into growth and profitability. READ MORE

  7. 15. Technological innovations in the context of public-private partnership projects

    Author : Roine Leiringer; KTH; []
    Keywords : public-pprivate partnerships; technological innovation; construction procurement; project management; risk;

    Abstract : The idea that the private sector can play an important partin the financing and creation of built assets and thesubsequent operation of public services has gained ground overthe last decade. This development has contributed to the risein public-private partnership (PPP) projects in many countriesand within many areas in the public sector. READ MORE