Search for dissertations about: "Organisational productivity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Organisational productivity.

  2. 1. Improving productivity in design and construction of bridges

    Author : Johan Lagerkvist; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Design Bid-Build; Design-Build; Productivity; Lean Construction; Bridge design; Standardisation; Early Contractor Involvement; Bridge construction;

    Abstract : Building new infrastructure is an essential part of developing society. The construction industry is also an important part of economic growth, accounting for 13% of the world's GDP. At the same time, the construction industry lacks behind in increasing its productivity. READ MORE

  4. 2. Software Testing in Agile Development : Technological and Organisational Challenges

    Author : Adnan Čaušević; Sasikumar Punnekkat; Feldt Robert; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; software testing; agile development; test-driven development; role of testers; empirical study; controlled experiment; Software engineering; Programvaruteknik; Computer Science; datavetenskap;

    Abstract : The emerging industrial trend towards agile software development processes brings forth new concerns, challenges as well as opportunities. One of the main concerns is with respect to the achievable quality levels of the final product, for which testing is the well-known assurance mechanism. READ MORE

  5. 3. Improvement of Labour Performance and Productivity in Uganda´s Building Industry

    Author : Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe; Byggproduktion; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; performance improvement; Labour productivity; building industry; Uganda;

    Abstract : Productivity of labour is particularly important especially in developing countries where most of the building work is still carried out on manual basis. Previous research has pointed out that productivity in the building industry is low and in some cases declining. READ MORE

  6. 4. Telecommuting : organisational impact of home-based telecommuting

    Author : Jon Rognes; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Telecommuting has recieved significant attention over the last few years, and organisations have considered having people work form home part of the time. This study focuses on how telecommuting have developed in three cases. The organisational impact when a group of people telecommuted was studied. READ MORE

  7. 5. Reliability-centred maintenance : identification of management and organisational aspects when introducing RCM

    Author : Fredrik Backlund; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

    Abstract : Increased demands on productivity, quality and cost-efficiency affecting manufacturing trends towards increased complexity and higher degree of process automation. A major break down in such a manufacturing system may generate severe damage on productivity, environment and personnel. READ MORE