Search for dissertations about: "Top management support"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words Top management support.

2. 1. The management and leadership of nurse managers in top positions within health care

   Author : Maud Lindholm; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; power; support; demand; professional network; management development; management education; management direction; management role; Nurse manager; leadership style; Hospital science and management; Sjukhusforskning; sjukhusförvaltning;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to illuminate the management and leadership of nurse managers within Swedish health care organizations and to recognize influencing factors of importance for the nurse managers in exercising and developing their management. The interviewees were all active in their positions at the time of the interviews. READ MORE

4. 2. The Role of Top Management in Supply Chain Management Practices

   Author : Erik Sandberg; Mats Abrahamsson; Håkan Aronsson; Per Åman; Jari Juga; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Logistics; Supply Chain Management; Strategy; Top management; Collaboration; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : Supply chain management (SCM) has been discussed by researchers as well as business practitioners for more than two decades now, but still surprisingly little of this philosophy can be seen in today’s business practices. One important enabler for taking the SCM philosophy from theory into practice that is often mentioned, but not investigated in-depth, is top management support. READ MORE

5. 3. Gaining competitive advantage through information technology. A resource-based approach to the creation and employment of strategic IT resources

   Author : Thomas Kalling; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; enterprise resource planning; information technology; resource management; resource-based view; strategy process; strategic management; business strategy; competitive advantage; Management of enterprises; Företagsledning; management;

   Abstract : Information technology is a central phenomenon in modern society. It is widely used in a variety of settings and commercial firms use it for a variety of purposes. READ MORE

6. 4. Narrow management : The quest for unity in diversity : a study of resource dependence and institutionalisation in nonprofit organisations : the case of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus

   Author : Eskil Jonsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies; företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : The overall purpose of this study is to identify some of the problems facing management when the activities in an organisation are to be integrated as a unified whole, but when the work itself is beingsupported by a variety of external organisations with different interests and identities. The study focuses particularly on the role of central management and its ability to manage the work according to an overall purpose and common organisational identity. READ MORE

7. 5. Generic support for decision-making in management and command and control

   Author : Klas Wallenius; KTH; []
   Keywords : command and control; management; decision support. Data fusion; information fusion;

   Abstract : Flexibility is the keyword when preparing for the uncertainfuture tasks for the civilian and military defence. Supporttools relying on general principles will greatlyfacilitateflexible co-ordination and co-operation between differentcivilian and military organizations, and also between differentcommand levels. READ MORE