Search for dissertations about: "managing projects"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 119 swedish dissertations containing the words managing projects.

2. 1. Managing innovation projects : a perspective of explore and exploit

   Author : Åsa Kastensson; Annika Zika-Viktorsson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Funktionella produkter; Functional Product Development;

   Abstract : A company’s ability to introduce new products and services is a key success factor for sustaining competitive advantage. In parallel, the manufacturing industry faces the challenge of delivering customer-perceived value, so-called service offerings, rather than merely goods. Consequently, innovation capabilities become more important than ever. READ MORE

4. 2. Managing Mega technological projects : The case of the defence industry and Network Centric Warfare projects

   Author : Lars Löfgren; Institut Polytechnique de Paris; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Försvarssystem; Systems science for defence and security;

   Abstract : This thesis project consists of acomparative work on three different militarymegaprojects regarding Network CentricWarfare, in three different countries: theUnited States, France and Sweden. The aim ofthe comparison is to find similarities anddifferences with respect to why, and if, theprojects failed, or are failing, and if they failed - to what extent. READ MORE

5. 3. Transnational Projects within Multinational Corporations

   Author : Katarina Lagerström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Transnational projects; projects; multinational; MNCs; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies; företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : The complexity of organizing and managing the operations within multinational corporations (MNCs) has increased over the recent decades. This has led MNCs to utilize other organizational forms and mechanisms than the ones previously used for increasing collaboration and integration, but also for making use of knowledge developed at units within different countries accessible on a global basis within the corporation. READ MORE

6. 4. Managing Complex Industrial Projects : A comparison between holistic models

   Author : Joakim Lilliesköld; Torsten Cegrell; Dragan Z. Milosevic; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Project Management; Complex Project; Anatomy; Dependency Diagrams; Other industrial engineering and economics; Övrig industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : Even though the management of large projects has been studied for many years, the track record is still poor, especially for those projects developing complex systems. This thesis studies projects such as these and attempts to find clues as to why some succeed while others do not. READ MORE

7. 5. Organizational tensions when managing interorganizational projects : Applying a paradox perspective on large construction projects in Sweden

   Author : Henrik Szentes; Paul W. Chan; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Construction Engineering and Management; Byggproduktion;

   Abstract : Over the years, technological developments and societal changes have forced companies to modify their organizing practices. Companies operating in the construction sector are no exception, but due to their project-based structure, it is more difficult to coordinate change initiatives. READ MORE