Search for dissertations about: "systems thinking"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 242 swedish dissertations containing the words systems thinking.

  2. 16. A Socio-technical Analysis of Information Systems Security Assurance : A Case Study for Effective Assurance

    Author : Job Asheri Chaula; Louise Yngström; Mariki Eloff; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer and systems science; Data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the concepts of Information System (IS) security assurance using a socio-technical framework. IS security assurance deals with the problem of estimating how well a particular security system will function efficiently and effectively in a specific operational environment. READ MORE

  4. 17. Capturing and Analysing Emotions to Support Organisational Learning : The Affect Based Learning Matrix

    Author : Theresia Olsson Neve; Paul Johannesson; Janis Stirna; Marite Kirikova; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Knowledge Management; Organisational Learning; Emotions; Affects; Perspective Change; Knowledge Management Systems; Web-based Knowledge Management Support; Computer and systems science; Data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with the importance of managing employees’ thoughts and feelings in relation to organisational learning. To visualise and to identify affections within organisations is of major importance since most of our actions and the decisions we make are steered by our emotions rather than rational thinking. READ MORE

  5. 18. Emerging networks of power: Exploring sociotechnical pathways towards future electricity systems based on renewable energy technologies

    Author : Kristina Hojcková; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; entrepreneurs; context; sociotechnical systems perspective; Technological Innovation System; Multilevel Perspective; electricity system; transition pathways; incumbents; renewable energy; energy users;

    Abstract : In the effort to fight climate change, electricity systems around the world are undergoing a transition from fossil-fuelled to renewable energy-based production of electricity. The transition can, however, be attained in several radically different ways, ranging from global or continental super-grids, via local smart-grids, to self-sufficient off-grid communities and households of electricity prosumers. READ MORE

  6. 19. Public Policy and the Governance of Biofuel Systems

    Author : Lorenzo Di Lucia; Miljö- och energisystem; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; transport; Biofuels; governance; policy; governability;

    Abstract : The dependency of transport on oil fuels is responsible for risks of energy supply security, and local, regional and global environmental problems, including the emission of greenhouse gases affecting the Earth’s climate system. Biofuels attracted considerable attention in recent years as a solution to these problems. READ MORE

  7. 20. Strategic Objectives in Complex Planning Environments : Insights from a Swedish Case for Critical Infrastructure Protection

    Author : Christine Große; Aron Larsson; Olof Björkqvist; Pär M. Olausson; Henrik Tehler; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Systemic Thinking; Soft Operations Research; design-oriented Information Systems Research; Governance; Complex Systems; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Largescale Planning; Multi-level Planning; Strategic Management;

    Abstract : Large-scale and long-term planning imposes extensive requirements on governance efforts regardless of whether it involves public organisations, private organisations, or both. The proportions of such planning entangle many actors and stakeholders as system components within and around a complex system. READ MORE