Search for dissertations about: "Organisational Change"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 188 swedish dissertations containing the words Organisational Change.

  2. 21. Organisational Self-understanding and the Strategy Process : Strategy Dynamics in Scania and Handelsbanken

    Author : Olof Brunninge; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; strategy; organizational identity; history; change management; organizational self-understanding; continuity; scania; handelsbanken;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the role of organisational self-understanding in strategy processes. The concept of organisational self-understanding denotes members’ understanding of their organisation’s identity. The study illustrates that strategy processes in companies are processes of self-understanding. READ MORE

  4. 22. Knowledge Utilisation in Swedish Neonatal Nursing : Studies on Guideline Implementation, Change Processes and Contextual Factors

    Author : Lars Wallin; Uwe Ewald; Karin Wikblad; Alison Kitson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatrics; neonatal nursing; knowledge utilisation; quality improvement; change processes; clinical practice guidelines; evidence-based nursing; contextual factors; research utilisation; Pediatrik; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study the implementation of guidelines, change processes and contextual variables from the perspective of improvements and neonatal nursing care’s endeavours to be more evidenced-based. Because health care is exposed to extensive change pressure and because the impact of effectiveness research on clinical practice is limited, it becomes urgent to understand how knowledge utilisation initiatives can be facilitated. READ MORE

  5. 23. On Stage : Acting for development of businesses and ergonomics in woodworking SMEs

    Author : Johan Karltun; Jörgen Eklund; Gunnela Westlander; Matti Vartiainen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; organisational change; ergonomics; woodworking; SME; Work sciences and ergonomics; Arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi; Manufacturing engineering and work sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis reports findings and results from studies of development work and change processes in the secondary woodworking industry. The purpose with the research is to increase the knowledge on how companies can initiate change and to increase their ability to change. READ MORE

  6. 24. Model for change in production systems triggered by environmental requirements : considerations, drivers, key factors

    Author : Anna Sannö; Mats Deleryd; Mats Winroth; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; change management; environment; sustainable development; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Industry is a key player in the transition to a sustainable society where manufacturing companies need to respond to the challenges of environmental concerns in several ways. Still, even if several efforts have been made in practise and academia, more research within operations management is addressed in relation to implementing sustainable solutions. READ MORE

  7. 25. Institutional Change and Foreign Market Entry Behaviour of the Firm : A Longitudinal Study of Three Swedish Firms in China

    Author : Pao-Tsung Kao; Martin Johanson; Desirée Holm; Poul Houman Andersen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Internationalisation; regulative institutions; institutional change; market opportunity; market commitment; emerging market; China; case study; longitudinal study; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : China’s status as the world’s top destination for foreign direct investment and the largest trading nation is likely to attract more international firms seeking market entrance, and increase the speed of expansion by those already present in the market. Its progress in reaching this point has been accompanied by significant changes in laws and regulations. READ MORE