Search for dissertations about: "innovations in management"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 126 swedish dissertations containing the words innovations in management.

  2. 16. The role of industrial energy management in the transition toward sustainable energy systems : Exploring practices, knowledge dynamics and policy evaluation

    Author : Mariana Andrei; Patrik Thollander; Anna Sannö; Patrik Rohdin; Kornelis Blok; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy management; Practices; Transition to sustainable energy systems; Knowledge-creation; Process innovation; Incremental and radical innovations; Voluntary initiatives; Digital technologies for energy efficiency;

    Abstract : Mitigating climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The EU has set the goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. The transition of manufacturing organizations is essential in reaching the EU’s goal, since industry accounts for circa 25% of the total final energy use and about one-fifth of EU’s GHG emissions. READ MORE

  4. 17. A comprehensive framework for the adoption of techno-relationship innovations : Empirical evidence from eCRM in manufacturing SMEs

    Author : Kittipong Sophonthummapharn; George Tesar; Gert-Olof Boström; Tom Bramorski; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Techno-relationship innovations; Key Infulential Factors; e-business; Internet marketing; adoption model; electronic Customer Relationship Management eCRM ; determinant factors; research framework; manufacturing SMEs; Thailand; Business and economics; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : Information Technology (IT) plays a significant role in today business competition. A prominent role is that it helps a firm to manage relationships with customers effectively. Adoption of appropriate technology can lead the firm to greater business competency, improve its business performance, and ensure it retains its competitive advantages. READ MORE

  5. 18. Innovation in New Firms : Examining the role of knowledge and growth willingness

    Author : Alexander McKelvie; Erkko Autio; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : Business and economics; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : Most policy-makers and academics acknowledge that new firms are vital for the prosperity and renewal of economies and the generation of new innovations. However, scholars and practitioners alike still have limited knowledge about how new firms are able to develop and launch innovations. READ MORE

  6. 19. Socio-technical Transformations in Care Practices : Investigating the Implementation of Social Alarm Systems in Nursing Homes

    Author : Fangyuan Chang; Britt Östlund; Sanna Kuoppamäki; Andrea Eriksson; Uno Fors; KTH; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Science and technology studies STS ; Technology implementation; Digital transformation; Care practices; Nursing homes; Qualitative research; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

    Abstract : The worldwide shortage of qualified care workers along with the increasing need for elderly care services has restrained the capacity of nursing homes to offer their residents high-quality care services. Along with digitalization, policymakers believe that technological advancements can improve the efficiency of care and streamline care work, thus helping to alleviate the challenge above. READ MORE

  7. 20. Preparing for takeoff : Analyzing the development of electric road systems from a business model perspective

    Author : Stefan Tongur; Mats Engwall; Fredrik Lagergren; Henrik Blomgren; Lars Coenen; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Electric road systems ERS ; business models; socio-technical change; sustainable transition; strategic niche management; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Economics and Management;

    Abstract : Electric road systems (ERS) are road transportation systems based on technologies that support electric power transfer from roads to vehicles in motion. Transition toward alternative technologies, such as ERS, is necessary in order to achieve the sustainability goals in road transportation. READ MORE