Search for dissertations about: "symbolic strategy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words symbolic strategy.

  2. 6. Understanding the Role of Ownership in Strategizing : A Study of Family Firms

    Author : Mattias Nordqvist; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation deals with the role of ownership in strategizing in family firms. More closely, it examines how ownership is channeled through different actors and arenas in the everyday work on strategic issues. READ MORE

  4. 7. Implementing a Vision : Studying Leaders’ Strategic Use of an Intranet while Exploring Ethnography within HCI

    Author : Anette Löfström; Mats Edenius; Sara Eriksén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; HCI; Ethnography; Culture; Organisation; Intranet; Sensemaking; Trust; MDI; Etnografi; Kultur; Organisation; Intranät; Meningsskapande; tillit; Datavetenskap med inriktning mot människa-datorinteraktion; Computer Science with specialization in Human-Computer Interaction;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates an Intranet based leadership strategy. The aims are to follow, describe and analyse an Intranet based leadership strategy through a broad, dynamic and cultural perspective, and to carry out an ethnography-based research process and thereby explore the potential uses of ethnography within human-computer interaction (HCI). READ MORE

  5. 8. Task-oriented control and coordination of multi-agent systems under varying constraints

    Author : Pian Yu; Dimos V. Dimarogonas; Carlo Fischione; Christos Cassandras; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; multi-agent systems; uncertain systems; temporal logics; event-triggered control; control synthesis; conflict resolution; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

    Abstract : Multi-agent systems (MAS) offer a tremendous potential to improve the quality of modern society life. For instance, robot networks have been widely used for providing services such as search and rescue missions, surveillance and data collection, healthcare and entertainment. READ MORE

  6. 9. Determinants of the use of accounting information in the public sector budgetary decision-making processes : the case of Tanzanian Local Government Authorities (LGAs)

    Author : Latifa Mbelwa; Karl-Johan Bonnedahl; Håkan Bohman; Henrik Höglund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; The use of accounting information; Determinants; Budget Decision Making processes; Public Sector; Financial Legitimacy and organization Efficiency as well as Developing Country.; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : Since the 1980s, public sector entities have been exposed to accounting reforms under an umbrella of New Public Management (NPM). The main purpose of adoption of accounting reforms is to increase efficiency in decision-making by producing useful accounting information. READ MORE

  7. 10. Livelihood Implications of Large-Scale Land Concessions in Mozambique : A case of family farmers’ endurance

    Author : Juliana Porsani; Kari Lehtilä; Rickard Lalander; Lowe Börjeson; Randi Kaarhus; Södertörns högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Large-scale land acquisitions; land concessions; land grabs; livelihoods; family farmers; peasants; gender; community consultations; popular deliberation; cultural ecosystem services; Mozambique; Lower Limpopo Valley; Environmental Studies; Miljövetenskapliga studier;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the process and the implications of large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) for local livelihoods, especially the livelihoods of those who make a living from farming. These individuals were historically known as peasants and are now more commonly referred to as smallholders, small-scale farmers or family farmers. READ MORE