Search for dissertations about: "Technology Adoption"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 350 swedish dissertations containing the words Technology Adoption.

  2. 16. Towards a Conceptual Framework of Adoption of Management Ideas: Findings from Three Empirical Studies

    Author : Andreas Hellström; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; negotiation; practice; perception; innovation; adoption; Management idea;

    Abstract : Management ideas are an important aspect within every organizations institutional environment. These ideas affect how organizations are managed by shaping managers understandings of what organizations can, may, or must do. READ MORE

  4. 17. Adoption of quality management in SMEs

    Author : Marcus Assarlind; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; adoption process; SMEs; lean production; literature review; six sigma; implementation; continuous improvement; interventions; Quality management;

    Abstract : Since its dawn several decades ago, quality management (QM) has become established as a concept for improving organisations. It is often manifested in companies today in various initiatives, such as “lean”, “Six Sigma” or “the Company Production System”. However, adoptions of QM are scarce in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). READ MORE

  5. 18. Investigating Adoption of Digital Technologies in Construction Projects

    Author : Yashar Gholami; Martin Rudberg; Micael Thunberg; Scott Fowler; Fredrik Tiedemann; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Digital Technology Adoption; Digitalization; Main Contractors; Construction Projects; Construction Logistics; Innovation; Digital teknik; Byggentreprenörer; Byggprojekt; Bygglogistik; Innovation;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the adoption of digital technologies to improve logistics processes in construction projects. The focus is on the main contractor firms and construction projects, but first-tier suppliers, transportation firms, and technology vendors are also considered. READ MORE

  6. 19. On the Diffusion and Adoption of Management Ideas : Findings from six empirical studies in the quality field

    Author : Andreas Hellström; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; context; process management; diffusion; adoption; innovation; practice; Management idea;

    Abstract : Management ideas are an important part of every organization’s institutional environment. These ideas affect how organizations are managed by shaping managers’ understanding of what organizations can, may or must do. READ MORE

  7. 20. Inducing large-scale diffusion of innovation : An integrated actor- and system-level approach

    Author : Ingrid Mignon; Anna Bergek; Johanna Nählinder; Volker Hoffmann; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Innovation; large-scale diffusion; adopters; actor; system; drivers; challenges; motives; strategies; policies; renewable electricity; technology; intermediaries;

    Abstract : In order for the innovation process to be successful, not only do innovations need to be developed and reached the market, but, once they are available for users, they have to spread on a large scale. In the innovation literature, a complete explanation is lacking of why some innovations reach a phase of large-scale diffusion faster than others, including both actor- and system-level components. READ MORE