Search for dissertations about: "managerial issues"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 74 swedish dissertations containing the words managerial issues.

2. 1. Managerial work and learning in small firms

   Author : Henrik Florén; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Managerial learning; Managerial work; Managerial behavior; Owner-manager; Small firms; Direct observations; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; small firms; owner-manager; direct observation; managerial behaviour; managerial learning; managerial work;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with how managerial work sets the agenda for managerial learning in small firms. Although studies of learning in organizations are numerous, research on managerial learning in the small-firm context is limited. READ MORE

4. 2. Product Platform Development. Managerial Issues in Manufacturing Firms

   Author : Niklas Sundgren; Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product platform development; platform characteristics; platform project; platform concept; managerial issues;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with product platform development - the development of a set of subsystems and interfaces that form a common structure from which a stream of derivative products can be efficiently developed and produced. A platform approach to product development can reduce lead time and product cost throughout a firm's internal value chain by reaping benefits from economies of scale. READ MORE

5. 3. Roles of Accounting Information in Managerial Work

   Author : Cecilia Gullberg; Jan Lindvall; Alf Westelius; Matti Skoog; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accounting information; Managerial work; Managers; Management Accounting Systems; Accounting information systems; Informational resources; Construction industry; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : Managerial work has been described as fragmented, action-oriented, and highly interpersonal, leaving limited room for formal planning and analysis. Even so, managers are expected to engage with accounting information for planning and analysing their area of responsibility. READ MORE

6. 4. Managing the Modularization of Complex Products

   Author : Magnus Persson; Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; automotive industry; complex products; managerial issues; modularization; product development;

   Abstract : Modularization is becoming very common among many companies in different industries. Present literature on modularization focuses on its benefits. There are few illustrations of how a modularization actually should be accomplished, and of which managerial issues modularization brings to the company. READ MORE

7. 5. Project Portfolio Management - an organising perspective

   Author : Ola Dawidson; Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; managerial issues; project portfolio management; process; R D management; organisation; product development; organising;

   Abstract : This thesis deals with aspects of importance for organising project portfolio management. Project portfolio management of industrial development projects is commonly agreed to be a way of maximising the value of the development effort, creating a balance of the activities undertaken, and ensuring a strategic alignment when choosing and compromising among development opportunities. READ MORE