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Showing result 21 - 25 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words TECHNOLOGY Industrial engineering and economy Industrial organisation.

2. 21. The Collaborative Challenge of Product Development : Exploring Sustainable Work Systems Through Critical Incidents in R&D Alliances

   Author : Lars Uppvall; Matti Kaulio; Pär Åhlström; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; R D Alliances; product development; sustainable work systems; critical incident technique; operational work; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to empirically study challenges and opportunities in the operational work in contract-based R&D alliances in order to increase the understanding of this type of work system and explore how these work systems could be sustainable. Based on the concept of sustainable work systems, this thesis addresses issues of how work in R&D alliance should support both the competitiveness of the firm as well as regeneration of human resources. READ MORE

4. 22. Through the Mirror : Perspectives of Brand Heritage

   Author : Sven Bergvall; Henrik Uggla; Rolf Solli; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : The role of brands in contemporary society has in a fundamental way shifted the earlier balance of power in terms of consumers’ identity, in a sense creating a society where we are what we consume. This change has not only created enormous values centered around everyday brands, but also made brands into cultural objects interacting in a space earlier exclusive to such high-brow areas such as religion, science and the fine arts. READ MORE

5. 23. Corporate Entrepreneurship as a Business Development Strategy

   Author : Kent Thorén; Terrence Brown; Candida Brush; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Corporate entreprenurship; strategy; business; management; business development.; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

   Abstract : Previous research has generated a substantial body of knowledge regarding the exploration and exploitation of opportunities, two of the main manifest activities of entrepreneurship. This thesis does not primarily examine any of these activities; instead it investigates an important question regarding what happens between them. READ MORE

6. 24. Integration environmental aspects into product development : proactive measures

   Author : Sofia Ritzén; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ecodesign; integrated product development; environmental aspects; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : Environmental concern has greatly increased in magnitude within the companies of Swedish industry. Product development has become a strategic area: the environmental adaptation of products is fundamental for a decrease in environmental impact from human activities, and product development is an area of the greatest importance to the competitiveness of companies. READ MORE

7. 25. Creating customer value in commercial experiences

   Author : Maria Eriksson; Håkan Wiklund; Pia Sandvik Wiklund; Rickard Garvare; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Commercial Experience; Customer Value; Customer Expectations; Customer Satisfaction; Total Quality Management; TQM; Kommersiella upplevelser; Kundvärde; Kundförväntningar; Kundnöjdhet; Offensiv kvalitetsutveckling; TQM; Other industrial engineering and economics; Övrig industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : There is a type of business offering gaining much attention, both in the media and in financial figures, which provides the customer with something extra, something to be remembered. This offering is a commercial experience. READ MORE