Search for dissertations about: "value measurement"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 436 swedish dissertations containing the words value measurement.

  2. 11. Negotiating the value(s) of design(ing): An organisational inquiry

    Author : Ulises Navarro Aguiar; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; design; strategy; practice; valuation; value; power; agency;

    Abstract : Organisations are increasingly calling upon design as a strategic asset to generate innovation as part of a wider fascination with ‘design thinking’ in business. Recent scholarship has tended to emphasise design’s many contributions to business and society, playing a part in the growing recognition and expansion of design as an idea. READ MORE

  4. 12. Suitability in law enforcement : Assessing multifaceted selection criteria

    Author : Miguel Inzunza; Christina Wikström; Tova Stenlund; Jan-Eric Gustafsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; selection criteria; measurement; empathy; self-report instrument; validity; interpersonal qualities; didactics of educational measurement; beteendevetenskapliga mätningar;

    Abstract : When selecting applicants for professions with job descriptions involving complex human interaction, identifying suitable candidates is essential. This strongly applies in police selection, because police officers must act appropriately at all times, deal with difficult and sometimes dangerous work situations, and come into contact with people who are in highly emotional states, such as anxiety, fear, excitement, and shock. READ MORE

  5. 13. Measurement and prediction of outcome. Application in fusion surgery for chronic low backpain. The Swedish lumbar spine study

    Author : Olle Hägg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Chronic low back pain; clinical outcome; global assessment; measurement; ; minimal clinically important difference; pain drawing; physical disability; predictors.;

    Abstract : Background: Outcome of surgery for chronic low back pain should be documented ina standardised and reproducible fashion to establish evidence of its benefit. Measurement of outcome requires validated instruments, which have the ability to detect functionalchanges perceived as beneficial by the patient. READ MORE

  6. 14. Procurement Performance Measurement System

    Author : Daniel Knudsen; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : The procurement process can be defined as all the activities required in getting a product or a service from the supplier to a final destination. It encompasses the purchasing function, storing, transportation and manages the relations between suppliers and internal customers. READ MORE

  7. 15. Analyzing self-report data : assessing basic psychological needs in education and at work

    Author : Sofie Holmquist; Bert Jonsson; Miguel Inzunza; Mehdi Ghazinour; Jan-Eric Gustafsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Validity; Self-Determination theory; Psychometric analysis; Test adaption; Measurement;

    Abstract : The overall aims of this thesis were 1) to investigate how to measure and model basic psychological needs in higher education and work contexts, specifically in Swedish-speaking populations, and 2) to analyze the psychometric properties of basic psychological needs self-report instruments.The thesis consists of four studies and a summary. READ MORE