Search for dissertations about: "Utilization Strategy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 126 swedish dissertations containing the words Utilization Strategy.

2. 1. Policy, Interest and Power : Studies in Strategies of Research Utilization

   Author : Kjell Nilsson; Socialhögskolan; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Expertise; Knowledge; Policy Sector; Research Utilization; Scientification; Utilization Function; Utilization Context; Utilization Strategy; sociology; social work;

   Abstract : This dissertation about the utilization of applied social science is based on studies of research use in three different policy sectors - the social service, the building, and the working life sectors. In these studies some characteristics of the different policy sectors, like the distribution and exercise of power and control, was found to play a fundamental role in forming the patterns of research utilization of the organizations in the field and the ways organizations act in relation to their environments. READ MORE

4. 2. Model-driven Alignment : Linking Business Strategy with Information Systems

   Author : Constantinos Giannoulis; Jelena Zdravkovic; John Krogstie; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Alignment; Business; Strategy; Information; Systems; Requirements; IS; Enterprise; Models; Modeling; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : Information technology (IT) is more pervasive than ever before, constituting a significant factor for performance and survival in the business arena. It is essential that IT within organizations understands what the Business needs in order to provide the necessary support and bring value, which is also true when IT is also the main value creator. READ MORE

5. 3. The hospital-wide patient flow - looking beyond borders for improved productivity

   Author : Philip Åhlin; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Productivity; Barriers; Capacity utilization; Solutions; Healthcare; Operations Management; Patient flow; Strategy; Hospital-wide;

   Abstract : Demand for healthcare is increasing at a faster pace than hospitals’ capacity. In search of new paths to reverse this development policy makers and healthcare managers look for new methodologies or concepts to improve productivity. One such concept is flow efficiency, focusing on how to better support the throughput of patients, and productivity. READ MORE

6. 4. Related Diversification - On Business Creating Processes in Large Technology-Based Firms

   Author : Martin Edlund; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; business creation; strategy; relatedness; resources; process; implementation; competencies; diversification; capabilities;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with related diversification in large technology-based firms by investigating business creating processes. The purpose is to increase our understanding of how related diversification processes influence outcomes of diversification, and to propose concepts that help identify and explain challenges of managing related diversification with focus on resource utilization and creation. READ MORE

7. 5. Strategy framework for sustainable industrial development in sub-Saharan Africa: Systems-evolutionary approach

   Author : Desta Mebratu; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sustainable development; Sustainability; systems dynamics; evolutionary; development strategy; Economics of development; Environmental technology; Utvecklingsekonomi; kontroll av utsläpp; Miljöteknik; pollution control;

   Abstract : The principal objectives of this research were: · to develop a conceptual framework on sustainability and sustainable development and · to propose a strategy framework for sustainable industrial development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The research was done based on systems evolutionary approach having the following methodological principles as a guide. READ MORE