Search for dissertations about: "Tähtinen Jaana"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Tähtinen Jaana.

  1. 1. Comparing Procurement Methods in Road Construction Projects : Influence on Uncertainty, Interaction and Knowledge

    Author : Robert Lundström; Martin Johanson; Amjad Hadjikhani; Jaana Tähtinen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Procurement methods; uncertainty; interaction; knowledge; construction; network; project; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : The construction sector is often considered to show a number of limitations regarding efficiency and effectiveness, conclusions normally drawn irrespective of project procurement method used, and despite the common assumption that differences among approaches exist regarding these aspects. The study investigates differences and similarities among procurement methods using a longitudinal multi-case study based on two comparatively large infrastructure projects: a traditional so-called design-bid-build project and an unconventional so-called design-build-maintain project. READ MORE

  2. 2. Rekindled Business Relationships : A study of the re-activation process of buyer-supplier relationships in the defence and security industry in Sweden

    Author : León Poblete; Virpi Havila; Anna Bengtson; Tähtinen Jaana; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Buyer-supplier relationships; supplier switching; switching back; re-activation; de-activation; business networks; supply chain; purchasing; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : Most research on buyer-supplier relationships has mainly focused on initiating, developing and ending the relationship with suppliers. However, the firm’s possibilities of doing business again with former suppliers have been largely overlooked. READ MORE