Search for dissertations about: "organizational dimensions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 117 swedish dissertations containing the words organizational dimensions.

2. 1. Modeling Organizational Dynamics : Distributions, Networks, Sequences and Mechanisms

   Author : Hernan Mondani; Fredrik Liljeros; Rickard Sandell; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; organizational dynamics; social organizing; organizational change; modeling; organizational growth; process stability; labor flow network; employment trajectories; heavy-tailed distributions; complex network analysis; sequence analysis; agent-based modeling; sociophysics; Sociology; sociologi;

   Abstract : The study of how social organizations work, change and develop is central to sociology and to our understanding of the social world and its transformations. At the same time, the underlying principles of organizational dynamics are extremely difficult to investigate. READ MORE

4. 2. Size Matters : Ostensive and performative dimensions of organizational size

   Author : Anette Hallin; Mats Engwall; Martha Feldman; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; organizational size; action net; action; ostensive; performative; borders; actions of narrativization; actions of realizations; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

   Abstract : Organizational size is a common way to describe and understand organizations invarious settings: in every-day situations as well as in organizational research. Withinorganization theory, organizational size has been seen variously as a basic feature ofthe organization (an independent variable); as a result of a reaction to the environmentof the organization (a dependent variable); or as a basic criterion for the selectionand categorizing of empirical cases (a selective variable). READ MORE

5. 3. Adaptive behaviors and skills in high-level military staff work : Coping with organizational demands, use of smooth power, and political skill

   Author : Alicia Ohlsson; Magnus Sverke; Gerry Larsson; Petra Lindfors; Aida Alvinius; Arla Day; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; adaptive behavior; interpersonal adaptability; coping strategies; personality; Big Five; organizational flexibility; organizational challenges; performance; military; leadership; networking; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : Many organizations operate in fast-paced and collaborative environments. Individuals’ adaptive behavior may play an important role in managing challenges and for meeting organizational goals. READ MORE

6. 4. Membership and Organizational Governance

   Author : Torbjörn Einarsson; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Membership-based organizations perform many functions in society. Federatively organized trade unions, sports organizations, religious congregations and other voluntary or nonprofit organizations are often large, multi-level associations. READ MORE

7. 5. Social Recognition and Employees' Organizational Support

   Author : Tómas Bjarnason; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Services; Reciprocity; Organizational Commitment; Intent to Stay; Service effort; Service Improvements; Social Recognition; Influence; Skill-utilization; Approval;

   Abstract : The focal point of this study is to explore the support service employees give to their organization. Its main objective is to define the concept of organizational support and to examine its causes, in particular to investigate the effects of social recognition on employees’ organizational support. READ MORE