Search for dissertations about: "Project-based organization"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Project-based organization.

2. 6. Standardized Knowledge Transfer : A study of Project-Based Organizations in the Construction and IT Sectors

   Author : Irene Martinsson; Marianne Nilson; Anders Söderholm; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; standardization; knowledge formation; knowledge transfer; project management; knowledge management; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Administration; företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : Standardized knowledge transfer in project-based organizations is analyzed. The empirical material considered comes from 11 recurring projects from two sectors: the construction sector and the IT sector. READ MORE

4. 7. Exploring the Shadows of Project Management

   Author : Jan Wickenberg; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; informal organization; project management framework; project management; organization theory; formal organization; shadow system;

   Abstract : The project has become a preferred way of organizing work. Two major reasons for this trend are demands for increased market responsiveness and the empowering of workgroups in order to improve employee commitment. READ MORE

5. 8. Work Liminality and Liminality Competence : a study of mobile project workers

   Author : Elisabeth Borg; Jonas Söderlund; Karin Bredin; Eskil Ekstedt; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Liminality; Work liminality; Mobile Project Workers; Technical consultants; Project-Based Work; Competence;

   Abstract : This thesis is about people engaged in project-based work, a work context that is becoming increasingly common since more and more firms are relying on project-based forms of organization. More specifically, the thesis deals with a specific condition arising in projectbased work, namely that of ‘work liminality’. READ MORE

6. 9. Time-limited and complex interaction : studies of industrial projects

   Author : Jonas Söderlund; Lars Lindkvist; Graham Winch; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : project management; project organization; temporary organization; time limits; complexity; deadlines; temporary relationships; time orientation; pacing; projektledning; företag; projektadministration; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : This doctoral dissertation reports on four case studies of industrial project organizations: The studies cover product development and construction projects at ABB, Ericsson and Volvo. Generally, the studies aim at exploring the time-limited and complex character of project interaction. READ MORE

7. 10. Exploring construction challenges of the public client: a dynamic capabilities approach

   Author : Abderisak Adam; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; construction challenges; dynamic capabilities; case study; client organization; capabilities; construction industry;

   Abstract : Construction clients in the public sector face a large number of challenges in designing, procuring and managing construction projects in a manner that is conducive to the organization’s overall goals. In particular, clients have faced challenges in delivering projects that satisfied the projects’ goals with respect to cost and time overruns. READ MORE