Search for dissertations about: "work inability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 80 swedish dissertations containing the words work inability.

  2. 1. High job demands, low support : Social work praktice realities in public social services in Crete

    Author : Eleni Papadaki; Lennart Nygren; Ulla-Carin Hedin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Keywords: social workers; job satisfaction; ethical dilemmas; patterns of coping; job demands; job control.; Social work; Socialt arbete;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis is to gain an understanding of the working life of social workers working in public social services in Crete. It is a three-phase study, consisting of three distinct but related research parts; each research part is built upon issues and questions derived from the preceding part. READ MORE

  4. 2. Discharge procedures for mentally ill people : the perspective of former psychiatric patients on their social network, quality of life and future life expectations

    Author : Mona Dufåker; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Mental illness; social network; professional; quality of life; future life expectations; employment; labour market;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to find out: (a) the role played by various agencies in the discharge procedure and (b) former psychiatric patients" own perspective on their social network, quality of life and future life expectations.The theoretical framework is based on Mead's symbolic interactionism, Asplund's interpretation of Tönnies' concepts Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft and Buber's dialogical philosophy. READ MORE

  5. 3. Acting creatively for enhanced performance : Challenges for Swedish manufacturers in an age of outsourcing

    Author : Mandar Dabhilkar; Jan Forslin; Pär Åhlström; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Balanced Scorecard; continuous improvement behaviours; lean manufacturing; outsourcing manufacturing; plant performance; Swedish engineering industry; team-based work organisation; shop-floor work.; Work sciences and ergonomics; Arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation aims to contribute to the discourse on the future of manufacturing in Sweden. It is argued that the real threat does not come from lower wages in Eastern Europe and Asia. Rather it comes from an inability to make the most of existing manufacturing systems. READ MORE

  6. 4. Four case studies on commercialisation of government R&D agencies : an organizational activity theoretical approach

    Author : Mohammed-Aminu Sanda; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

    Abstract : In this study, it was established that internal environment factors that seemed to have constrained the attempts by most Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) in the developing countries to implement and internalise a best management practices (BMP) model (i.e. READ MORE

  7. 5. The patient transfer task : methods for assessing work technique

    Author : Christina Johnsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Experience; musculoskeletal problems; nurses; nursing students; observation methods; older people; patient transfer; training programme; work technique;

    Abstract : The ability to move is an important part of everyday life. Assisted transfers, at hospitals or at home, can lead to high physical load on the nurse's musculoskeletal system, which in turn could cause musculoskeletal problems. READ MORE