Search for dissertations about: "knowledge management and innovation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 206 swedish dissertations containing the words knowledge management and innovation.

  2. 1. Innovation groups : Before innovation work is begun

    Author : Mikael Johnsson; Tomas Backström; John Bessant; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; innovation management; innovation group; innovation team; innovation work; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : This research project was begun during the financial crisis of 2009 with the objective of increasing the competiveness of SMEs’ (Small and Medium sized Enterprises) by developing their innovation-management capabilities. The research presented in this licentiate thesis (thesis) is a part of the project in which newly-formed innovation groups at two SMEs in Eskilstuna, Sweden have been studied before they began innovation work. READ MORE

  4. 2. Digitalization and innovation in the real estate and facility management sectors - an ecosystem perspective

    Author : Olli Kytömäki; Kent Eriksson; Kim Wikström; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; business ecosystem; digitalization; digitization; digital transformation; facilities management; facility management; innovation; innovation ecosystem; property technology; proptech; real estate; social network analysis; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : Digitalization has become a topic of several presentations and discussions in real estate industry seminars in recent years. Often the speeches are about why the real estate industry needs digitalization, presenting threats and opportunities for the participants of the seminars. READ MORE

  5. 3. Emergence and Dynamics of Circular Economy Ecosystem

    Author : Ida Eyi Heathcote-Fumador; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Digital Technologies; business ecosystem; circular economy ecosystem; ecosystem renewal; residual resources; strategy; knowledge appropriation; management;

    Abstract : The circular economy ecosystem (CEE) offers the potential to effectively manage the pressing issue of residual resources, encompassing waste and by-products that pose a challenge to our planet. Among various organizational forms, the ecosystem approach has emerged as the preferred method, fostering cross-industry collaboration to sustainably address residual resources. READ MORE

  6. 4. Cross-boundary knowledge work in innovation : Understanding the role of space and objects

    Author : Marta Caccamo; Karin Hellerstedt; Daniel Pittino; Sara Beckman; Robin Teigland; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cross-boundary knowledge work; knowledge management; knowledge sharing; knowledge integration; sociomateriality; boundary objects; affordances; material scaffolding; collaborative innovation; open innovation; business studios; corporate hackathons; startup accelerators;

    Abstract : This dissertation studies the topic of cross-boundary knowledge work from the perspective of sociomateriality. Cross-boundary knowledge work refers to the collaboration of actors belonging to different social worlds to achieve shared knowledge outcomes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Innovation jams as vehicles for innovation

    Author : Anne Elerud-Tryde; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; search process; collective innovation practice; innovation management; innovation jam; internal stakeholders;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the emerging phenomenon of the innovation jam, and its use by large firms. Innovation jams allow firms to engage with new actors (e.g. employees, customers, lead users) across company and geographical boundaries, and to direct innovative activity in novel ways. READ MORE