Search for dissertations about: "Sources of MA practice"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Sources of MA practice.
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1. How institutions matter in MA research : a literature review
Abstract : It is currently popular to study management accounting (MA) from an institutionalist perspective. Such a perspective is premised on that ‘institutions matter’; so that notions of social structure, agency and linkages in between them thus become central. READ MORE
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2. Integration of engineering analysis information in the product development process
Abstract : Keen competition in modern industry motivates companies to produce better products in shorter lead-time. In addition low cost is another key factor that leads commercial success of a product. In the last decade, rapid development and implementation of computer technologies have had great impact on the product development process. READ MORE
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3. The unexpected implications of opening up innovation : A multi-perspective study of the role of Open Innovation practices in mature industries
Abstract : The way firms innovate has notably changed in recent years. A clear example is the manufacturing sector which has been experiencing a new revolution in production and innovation. Linked to this industrial shift, manufacturing firms have been adopting more open and collaborative practices to innovate. READ MORE
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4. District heating and cooling systems transition : Evaluation of current challenges and future possibilities
Abstract : District heating and cooling systems offer a cost-effective and secure supply of heating and cooling to connected buildings. They are widely recognised as a key solution to decarbonise the building sector due to their high potential of integrating renewable energy sources. READ MORE
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5. Understanding management accounting when "institutions matter" : a multimethod approach
Abstract : This thesis departs from a need to map extant research on management accounting (MA) drawing on institutional theorizing, due to unnecessary confusion and unclarity within. Four ‘areas of confusion’ are reviewed, i.e. MA as a concept, modelling of workings of and reasons for agency, MA’s role in social accounts and sources of (i. READ MORE