Search for dissertations about: "dissertation topics in management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words dissertation topics in management.

  2. 1. Swedish management in Singapore: a discourse analysis study

    Author : Cheryl Marie Cordeiro-Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs universitet; Gothenburg University; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Swedish management; discourse analysis; grounded theory; critical discourse analysis; Singapore management; Sweden; Singapore; systemics functional linguistics;

    Abstract : The concept of Scandinavian management as a specialized field of interest, began in the early 1980s with a variety of methods, including quantitative questionnaires, surveys, case studies and narratives within the organization. This dissertation uses discourse analysis as a tool for studying Swedish management characteristics outside of Scandinavia, mainly in Singapore. READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards Horizontal Environmental Assessment for Supply Chain and Logistics Management

    Author : Sajed Abukhader; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electronic Commerce; Life Cycle Assessment; Horizontal Assessment; Operations Management; Supply Chain Management; Mechanical engineering; Environmental Management; vibration and acoustic engineering; vacuum technology; Maskinteknik; hydraulics; vakuumteknik; vibrationer; akustik; hydraulik; Logistics Management;

    Abstract : Electronic commerce (E-commerce) is one of the issues that are expected to influence the various logistics and supply chain processes/operations including: production, packaging, warehousing, transportation, etc. Consequently, the environmental implications of E-commerce are of concern and interest. READ MORE

  5. 3. Simulation Modelling of a Shift to Service-Based Offerings : Resource efficiency and operational implications in the context of the circular economy

    Author : Raphael Wasserbaur; Tomohiko Sakao; Erik Sundin; Steve Evans; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; resource efficiency; resource effectiveness; circular economy CE ; sociotechnical systems; systems thinking; simulation; product service system PSS ; system dynamics;

    Abstract : The unsustainable levels of resource use and emissions of our economies and their threat to future generations are core issues of our time. The circular economy (CE) conceptualises a different type of economy that is restorative and regenerative by design and aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value at all times, distinguishing between technical and biological cycles. READ MORE

  6. 4. Assessing New Economic Activity : Process and Performance in New Ventures

    Author : Jonas Dahlqvist; Jönköping University; []
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    Abstract : According to Joseph Schumpeter, entrepreneurs introduce new combinations that create market disequilibria. However, entrepreneurs also create their businesses by acting on already existing opportunity, thereby moving markets towards equilibrium. In any case, entrepreneurs change the economy by creating new economic activity. READ MORE

  7. 5. Sustainable Development in Swedish Municipalities : To know, to be able, to want and to do

    Author : Sofie Adolfsson Jörby; Erik Arrhenius; Högskolan i Kalmar; []
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Swedish municipalities; Hållbar utveckling; Agenda 21; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; Naturresurshushållning; Natural Resources Management;

    Abstract : A process of change like the building-up of sustainable societies can be visualised as four steps: to know, to be able, to want and to do. To pay attention to the appropriate measures and the best solutions implies a wide range of knowledge of natural and societal conditions. READ MORE