Search for dissertations about: "Measuring innovation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words Measuring innovation.

2. 16. Beyond bean counting : using patent information to investigate inventive productivity in academia

   Author : Danielle Lewensohn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : inventive productivity;

   Abstract : Contemporary universities have multiple missions: to provide education, to conduct research and to contribute to innovation and growth through so-called third stream activities. Examples of the last include both commercial undertakings, such as patenting, licensing, and new business creation, and non-commercial accomplishments, such as social outreach. READ MORE

4. 17. The Instrumentality of Talk : On the Creation of Sustainable Organizations Through Social Interactions

   Author : Jens Hemphälä; Jan Forslin; Tomas Backström; Manfred Moldaschl; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; social interaction; sustainable competitive advantage; knowledge exchange; social network; feedback; sustainable work systems; Work sciences and ergonomics; Arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi;

   Abstract : Working conditions are increasingly unpredictable, complex, and ungovernable creating severe health risks for employees and potential negative economic consequences for both corporations and society. Considering the growth in understanding human psychology and sociology, and the progression in measuring working conditions and health, this phenomenon is most perplexing. READ MORE

5. 18. Beyond IT and Productivity : Effects of Digitized Information Flows in the Logging Industry

   Author : Maria Kollberg; Birger Rapp; Thomas Falk; Bo Carlsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Information technology; productivity paradox; digitization; logging industry; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Economic Information Systems; Ekonomiska informationssystem;

   Abstract : The IT and productivity paradox has been the subject of considerable research in recent decades. Many previous studies, based mainly on macroeconomic statistics or on aggregated company data, have reached disparate conclusions. Consequently, the question whether IT investments contribute to productivity growth is still heavily debated. READ MORE

6. 19. Safety Culture in Sea and Aviation Transport

   Author : Åsa Ek; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; organizational climate; air traffic control; safety culture; passenger shipping; airport ground handling; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Development psychology; Utvecklingspsykologi; Applied and experimental psychology; Tillämpad och experimentell psykologi; Technological sciences; Teknik; Säkerhetsteknik; Safety technology;

   Abstract : The research presented in this thesis investigates sea and aviation transport safety culture, with a focus on perceptions and attitudes. A safety culture reflects the attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and values that individuals share in relation to safety. READ MORE

7. 20. Wireless Multi-Sensor Feedback Systems for SportsPerformance Monitoring : Design and Development

   Author : Dennis Sturm; Lars-Åke Brodin; Kjartan Halvorsen; Martin Eriksson; Kaj Lindecrantz; Richard Smith; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; kayak; paddle; mobile phone; sports performance; propulsive force; boat velocity; sampling frequency; wireless measurement; wireless sensor; Kayak XL System; sensor piconet; sensor platform; user-centred design;

   Abstract : Wireless applications have become a common part of daily life. Whether it is mobile phones, the Wi-Fi router at home, the keycard which has replaced the car key, a radio frequency identification access system to a building or a Bluetooth headset for your computer or phone, the means of modern wireless data exchange is an omnipresent technology. READ MORE