Search for dissertations about: "process study"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8103 swedish dissertations containing the words process study.

  2. 1. Understanding and managing coopetition for sustainability : process and outcomes

    Author : Siarhei Manzhynski; Maria Bengtsson; Herman Stål; Tatbeeq Raza-Ullah; Wendy Smith; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Coopetition; sustainability; paradox; housing; coopetition for sustainability; process; outcome; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : Scholars highlight the potential gains of collaboration between competitors for supporting sustainability but there is a lack of both theoretical and empirical studies. In this thesis I aim to enhance the understanding of 'coopetition forsustainability', which I define as 'an inter-firm phenomenon where actors fromthe same industry simultaneously cooperate and compete with the intent to achieve environmental, economic, and social benefits'. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mentalizing : Competence and process

    Author : Clara Möller; Rolf Holmqvist; Fredrik Falkenström; Elfrida Kvarstein; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Reflective functioning; dyadic mentalizing; parent-child interaction; therapeutic process; criminal offenders; mentalization-based treatment; mentalizing in action; explicit; implicit; psychotherapy process research; Reflective functioning; dyadisk mentalisering; föräldra-barn-interaktion; terapiprocess; kriminalitet; mentaliseringsbaserad terapi; psykoterapiprocessforskning; implicit; explicit;

    Abstract : Mentalizing means making sense of oneself and others in terms of mental states, such as thoughts and feelings. The Reflective Functioning (RF) scale is the golden standard in measuring mentalizing. This thesis aimed to explore the concept of mentalizing and its operationalization RF in different contexts and what RF means in human interaction. READ MORE

  5. 3. Process Maturity : A Component of Process Management

    Author : Gunnar Dahlin; Raine Isaksson; Rickard Garvare; Pernilla Ingelsson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

    Abstract : To be able to meet an increased competition through for instance globalization, and shorter product lifecycles, focus on performance control is central for organizations, where for instance processes and stakeholder orientation are central when continuously improving the operation of the organization.The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the knowledge of how process maturity can be linked to process management. READ MORE

  6. 4. The complex internationalization process unfolded : The case of Atlas Copco’s entry into the Chinese mid-market

    Author : Mikael Eriksson; Ulf Holm; Mats Forsgren; Rian Drogendijk; Niina Nummela; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; International Business; Internationalization process; Complexity; Process theory; Strategy process; Evolutionary process; Political process; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : Despite its contemporary relevance, we still have limited empirical knowledge about the forces underlying complex internationalization processes as when multinational corporations (MNCs) seek to enter new growing markets. Based on a real-time process study comprising ninety interviews and two hundred hours of observation made between 2009 and 2012, Atlas Copco’s entry into the Chinese mid-market was investigated. READ MORE

  7. 5. Living moments in family meetings : A process study in the family business context

    Author : Jenny Helin; Leif Melin; Leona Achtenhagen; Robert Chia; John Shotter; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; process; Bakhtin; meeting; dialogue; conversations; family business; collaborative; qualitative; process organization studies; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation studies meetings from a process perspective. Such an approach, which can be labelled ‘process organisation studies’ is promising in that it directs attention to social processes continuously in the making. The thesis builds on the current development in process organisation studies in two ways. READ MORE