Search for dissertations about: "innovative capabilities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the words innovative capabilities.

  2. 1. Capabilities for frequent innovation : Managing the early project phases in the pharmaceutical R&D process

    Author : Thomas Biedenbach; Nils Wåhlin; Ralf Müller; Nathalie Drouin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Project management research; early project phases; dynamic capabilities; project capabilities; multi-project capabilities; pharmaceutical innovation; hypercompetition; R D;

    Abstract : Despite their recognized significance for project success and innovation, the management of the early project phases is still an under-researched area in project management. For organizations to secure a continuous stream of innovation, the utilization of capabilities is crucial for managing the early phases of R&D projects. READ MORE

  4. 2. Organizing the early project phases for frequent innovation in hypercompetitive industries

    Author : Thomas Biedenbach; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; hypercompetition; organizational change; organizational design; organizational structure; change capabilities; combinative capabilities; dynamic capabilities; project capabilities; multi-project capabilities; innovation; pharmaceutical R D; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This licentiate thesis contributes to the understanding of the early project phases and dynamic capabilities as key elements for frequent product innovation in the hypercompetitive pharmaceutical industry. The main purpose of the licentiate thesis is to investigate how organizations organize the early project phases of R&D in hypercompetitive environments for frequent innovation by utilizing a dynamic capabilities perspective. READ MORE

  5. 3. Pluripotent Dynamic Capabilities in the Internationalization of Firms : Focus on Learning, Innovating and Networking in SMEs from Sweden

    Author : Mohammad Reza Saeedi; Hossein Dadfar; Staffan Brege; Desirée Holm; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Internationalization of SMEs; Firm-specific advantages; Dynamic capabilities; Absorptive capacity; Networking capability; Innovative capability; and PLS-SEM;

    Abstract : Internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been a considerable concern for international business (IB) scholars. Particularly, for those economies such as Sweden with small local markets, internationalization of SMEs could be fundamental. READ MORE

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    Author : Maria Elmquist; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NPD processes; innovation; absorptive capacity; R D; innovative capabilities; generative capacity.; innovative concepts;

    Abstract : Enabling innovation Exploring the prerequisites for innovative concepts in R&DMaria ElmquistDivision of Project ManagementChalmers University of TechnologyAbstractThis thesis deals with the prerequisites for innovative concepts to impact NPD processes in large firms R&D. Based on empirical data, mainly from the automotive and pharmaceutical industries, the aim is to shed light on the actual practices of early phases of NPD, investigating the interface between innovative activities and planned development projects. READ MORE

  7. 5. Nurturing entrepreneurial venturing capabilities : A study of family firms

    Author : Imran Nazir; Leif Melin; Mattias Nordqvist; Carole Howorth; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to improve our understanding of how family firms adapt to their dynamic environments through creating new businesses and to explore the role of dynamic capabilities driving firm’s strategic entrepreneurial activities. I address the above aims by conducting qualitative case studies of Hum Network and AVT channels, which are both family firms at the time of their entry into the deregulated TV industry of Pakistan in 2005. READ MORE