Search for dissertations about: "knowledge utilization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 287 swedish dissertations containing the words knowledge utilization.

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. Knowledge Dissemination in Multinational Corporations

   Author : Dan Paulin; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; obstacles; knowledge sharing; influencing factors; inhibitors; knowledge transfer; MNCs; product realization; facilitators; Knowledge dissemination;

   Abstract : Today’s globalization trend in industry is of major importance for world economy. One effect of the globalization trend is that international companies are exposed to a broadened knowledge base. A major competitive advantage for a multinational corporation (MNC) is its ability to utilize knowledge that is situated at the different locations. READ MORE

5. 3. Knowledge-based Engineering in Product Development Processes - Process, IT and Knowledge Management perspectives

   Author : Amer Catic; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Knowledge-based engineering; product development; product lifecycle management; knowledge management; service oriented architecture;

   Abstract : Product development as a field of practice and research has significantly changed due to the general trends of globalization changing the enterprise landscapes in which products are realized. The access to partners and suppliers with high technological specialization has also led to an increased specialization of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). READ MORE

6. 4. Understanding and Supporting Knowledge Management in Agile Software Development

   Author : Raquel Ouriques; Krzysztof Wnuk; Tony Gorschek; Richard Berntsson Svensson; Maria Paasivaara; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Knowledge Management; Agile Software Development; Knowledge resource;

   Abstract :  Background. Agile Software Development (ASD) promises agility and flexibility in dealing with uncertainty by prioritizing interaction between people supported by informal communication and knowledge sharing. READ MORE

7. 5. An Ontological Approach to support Knowledge Sharing between Product Design and Assembly Process Planning (APP)

   Author : Baha Hasan; Jan Wikander; Mauro Onori; Jonathan C. Borg; Jos'e Barata; Pär Mårtensson; Monica Bellgran; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; knowledge sharing; Ontology; semantics; assembly knowledge; assembly design and assembly process planning.; Production Engineering; Industriell produktion;

   Abstract : Modern manufacturing organizations have to cope with several critical issues arising from the need for mass customization such as short product life-cycles, an increasing number of product variants and frequently changing customer requirements. One of the main factors that could aid overcoming those challenges is the use of information and communication technology (ICT) applications over a collaborative manufacturing environment, in which all stakeholders share and exchange knowledge across different manufacturing domains and applications. READ MORE