Search for dissertations about: "Managerial work"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 152 swedish dissertations containing the words Managerial work.

  2. 21. Product Platform Development. Managerial Issues in Manufacturing Firms

    Author : Niklas Sundgren; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product platform development; platform characteristics; platform project; platform concept; managerial issues;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with product platform development - the development of a set of subsystems and interfaces that form a common structure from which a stream of derivative products can be efficiently developed and produced. A platform approach to product development can reduce lead time and product cost throughout a firm's internal value chain by reaping benefits from economies of scale. READ MORE

  4. 22. Managerial Challenges in the Development of Integrated Solutions

    Author : Siri Jagstedt; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; servitization; managerial challenges; Integrated solutions; solutions development; product-service offerings; integration;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate managerial challenges related to the development of integrated solutions. This purpose is in line with a trend towards moving into solution provision in manufacturing, and the complexity that arises in the development of so called integrated solutions compared to the development of physical products. READ MORE

  5. 23. The Leader as a Facilitator of Learning at Work : A study of learning-oriented leadership in two industrial firms

    Author : Andreas Wallo; Bodil Ekholm; Per-Erik Ellström; Birgitta Södergren; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Leadership; learning; learning-oriented leadership; facilitative leadership; managerial work; leader roles; human resource development; Ledarskap; lärande; ledarskap för lärande; chefers arbete; ledares roller; HRD; personalutveckling; Education; Pedagogik;

    Abstract : This thesis concerns the leader as a facilitator of learning at work. More specifically, the aim of the study is to increase knowledge about leadership in relation to co-workers’ learning and development at the workplace. READ MORE

  6. 24. The Logics of Healthcare - In Quality Improvement Work

    Author : Christian Gadolin; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; quality improvement; quality improvement work; healthcare organizations; healthcare professionals; institutional logics; institutional work; Medarbetarskap och organisatorisk resiliens FORE ; Followership and Organizational Resilience; quality improvement; quality improvement work; healthcare organizations; healthcare professionals; institutional logics; institutional work;

    Abstract : Quality improvement (QI) has become a cornerstone in contemporary healthcare organizations with the aim of enabling management that facilitates efficiency and effectiveness, while providing a consistent correlation between health spending and indicators of access to and quality of care. However, despite years of reform which have attempted to change healthcare professionals’ practice, traditional professional modes of working remain relatively stable and entrenched. READ MORE

  7. 25. Managers’ Work, Working Conditions and Wellbeing in Small Companies with Profitable Growth

    Author : Elena Ahmadi; Gloria Macassa; Daniel Lundqvist; Gunnar Bergström; Magnus Sverke; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; small businesses; business growth; managers; wellbeing; psychosocial working conditions; managerial work activities; leadership behaviours; job demands; job resources; occupational health; små företag; företagstillväxt; chefer; välbefinnande; psykosociala arbetsvillkor; chefsarbetsaktiviteter; ledarbeteende; arbetskrav; arbetsresurser; arbetsmiljö; Health-Promoting Work; Hälsofrämjande arbete;

    Abstract : Background Managers’ work, working conditions and wellbeing are important determinants of occupational health in organizations. Nevertheless, little research has investigated these factors in the context of small growing businesses, which are known to contribute to employment, economic growth and social stability. READ MORE