Search for dissertations about: "national culture organization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words national culture organization.

  2. 1. Identity Across Borders : A Study in the "IKEA-World"

    Author : Miriam Salzer; Leif Melin; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Organizational identity; organizational culture; sense-making; image; IKEA; across borders; global identity; local spheres; national culture; ethnography;

    Abstract : How do people construct shared views of what the organization is all about in the international, complex; company? Within a cultural perspective, organizational identity can be tmderstood as organizational members' shared views and definitions of the organization. As people make sense of actions, events, decisions, etc. READ MORE

  4. 2. Respect for People : Developing alternative understandings and relationships to ethics, leadership, and culture in Lean implementations

    Author : Mia Ljungblom; Thomas Taro Lennerfors; Maria Fredriksson; Su Mi Dahlgaard-Park; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Culture; Developmental Leadership; Ethics; Leadership; Lean Management; Real Lean; Respect; Respect for people; Virtue ethics; Dygdeetik; Etik; Kultur; Ledarskap; Lean Management; Respekt; Respekt för männskan; Utvecklande Ledarskap; Äkta Lean; Engineering Science with specialization in industrial engineering and management; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot industriell teknik;

    Abstract : Successful Lean implementation is a combination of both technology and culture, using bothkey principles of continuous improvement (CI) and respect for people (RFP). However, manyorganizations fail to implement Lean and critical factors in this failure are leadership, cultureand the lack of RFP. READ MORE

  5. 3. Shaping information security behaviors related to social engineering attacks

    Author : Waldo Rocha Flores; Mathias Ekstedt; Stewart Kowalski; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Information security; Behavioral information security; Social engineering; Phishing; Measuring information security behaviors; Information security governance; Experiments; National culture; Mixed method research design; Quantitative methods; Industrial Information and Control Systems; Industriella informations- och styrsystem;

    Abstract : Today, few companies would manage to continuously stay competitive without the proper utilization of information technology (IT). This has increased companies’ dependency of IT and created new threats that need to be addressed to mitigate risks to daily business operations. READ MORE

  6. 4. Communication between principals and teachers in successful schools

    Author : Helene Ärlestig; Jonas Höög; Ingrid Nilsson; Jorunn Møller; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Communication; Cultur; Leadership; Organization; Structure; Sucessful schools; Pedagogical Leadership; Principal; Teacher; Education; Pedagogik;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the interplay between organizational structure and culture and principals’ communication with their teachers in a Swedish school setting. Especially communication about issues connected to teaching and learning, student outcomes and school improvement are in focus. READ MORE

  7. 5. Organizational Psychology and Safety Culture in Air Traffic Control : Concerning Organizational Climate, Situational Leadership and Psychosocial Work Environment

    Author : Marcus Arvidsson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Air traffic control; Psychology; Social psychology; Industrial psychology; Psychosocial work environment; Organizational climate; Safety culture; Situational leadership; Socialpsykologi; Arbetspsykologi; industripsykologi; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The air traffic control industry in Europe is under mounting pressure due to increasing air traffic and inefficient routines caused by a fragmented air space. In order to handle the demands the European Commission has launched a program entitled the Single European Sky initiative which seeks to promote a more efficient way of handling the air traffic over Europe. READ MORE