Essays about: "ABW"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word ABW.

  1. 1. One Size Does Not Fit All: A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Activity-Based Working on Employees' Perceptions of Job Quality

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Ellen Persson; Emma Supponen; [2020]
    Keywords : activity-based working; activity-based flexible office; new ways of working; workstyle; job quality;

    Abstract : In the ever-changing modern economy, novel approaches to mobile and flexible office practices to support knowledge-intensive work are emerging. One such concept is activity-based working (ABW), which has shown to have both positive and negative effects for organizations. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Change Process Towards an Activity-Based Flexible Office : A Qualitative Study Regarding the Perceptions of Managers and Employees at Skellefteå Municipality

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Cecilia Persson; Victoria Jonsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Change management; Organizational change; Activity-based flexible offices A-FO ; Activity-based work office ABW ; Employee satisfaction; Job satisfaction; Work environment; Communication;

    Abstract : Change is a constant factor in today's society and an important factor in the success of organizations. As a result, it is highly important that organizations learn to manage change in order to stay competitive and keep up with the rapidly changing market conditions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do professions matter?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Persson; Susanna Thorén; [2020]
    Keywords : Master in Management MiM ; Activity-based workplace; ABW; Professions; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The thesis examines the concept of the activity-based workplace in relation to different professions. The activity-based workplace is a type of working environment, designed to help the employees execute their tasks in a setting dovetailed for this specific task. READ MORE

  5. 4. Energy efficiency in a renovated modern office with activity-based work style

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Jesper Olausson; [2019]
    Keywords : DCV; energy efficiency; Closed-loop duct; thermal insulation supply ducts; Air conditioning; underfloor heating; energy audit; behovsstyrd ventilation; energieffektivitet; ringmatad ventilation; isolering av tilluftskanaler; komfortkyla; golvvärme; miljöbyggnad; energikartläggning;

    Abstract : During renovation Ljusåret 2 was converted to a modern office with an activity based work style (ABW) with a Demand Controlled Volume (DCV) ventilation system connected to a closed-loop duct. Cooling is provided through air handling units and active water based beams, the underfloor heating system was kept. READ MORE

  6. 5. Personality and Stress in the Modern Office Environment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Sebastian Franzén; [2018]
    Keywords : Activity based work; work locus of control; extraversion; personality; stress; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : To investigate the differences in experienced stress and how this was moderated by the personality factors of work locus of control (WLOC) and extraversion between open plan-offices and activity based-offices (ABW), a questionnaire was sent out to the employees of nine different offices. 171 participants answered the questionnaire which consisted of five scales that measured perceived stress, distraction, privacy, WLOC, and extraversion. READ MORE