Essays about: "Internal Change Agents"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Internal Change Agents.

  1. 1. Open Innovation Practices in Colombian SMEs: Current State, Barriers, and Pathways to Success

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jessica Borbon Moya; [2023]
    Keywords : Innovation; Open innovation; Colombia; SMEs; change; business models; organizational culture; development; sustainability; progress; Innovation; öppen innovation; Colombiaa; små och medelstora företag; förändring; affärsmodeller; organisationskultur; utveckling; hållbarhet; framsteg.;

    Abstract : This research examines the present state of Open Innovation (OI) and its spread among Colombian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The research addresses the scarcity of studies on innovation diffusion in underdeveloped countries like Colombia, specifically focusing on the adoption and practices of OI among SMEs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Towards a Green Future : The Transition Journey of Implementing a Circular Business Model

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Aron Goitom; Abeer Haridi; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Innovation; Business Model; Business Model Innovation; sustainable Business Model; Sustainable Business Model Innovation; Transition; Transformation; Practice;

    Abstract : Background: As Earth’s resources are continuously being used at an overcapacity, circular economy (CE) has received a growing interest from scholars, practitioners and legislators. The phenomenon has been described as a solution to the linear take-make-dispose strategy integrated into society and used by organisations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Towards Sustainable Lifestyles : An exploration of Cohousing in the North American context

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Jesus Diaz Moreno; [2022]
    Keywords : pro-environmental behaviour; cohousing; sustainable lifestyles;

    Abstract : Considering current urban challenges within the United States, the stewardship of massive, unsustainable living and consumption, collaborative cohousing communities appear to hold substantial potential as agents of change delivering sustainable-oriented lifestyles. This research examines the internal drives that intervene in adopting environmentally friendly habits and explores how they are facilitated inside this type of residence. READ MORE

  5. 4. Internal strain in the magnetocaloric alloy MnCoSi

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Synkrotronljusfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Olivia Vaerst; [2021]
    Keywords : MnCoSi; Magnetocaloric Effect; Arc Melting; Strain; X-Ray Diffraction; Williamson-Hall; Rietveld Refinement; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Cooling systems based on magnetic refrigeration are a promising and environmentally friendly alternative to commonly used gas-compression refrigeration. Magnetic refrigeration is based on the magnetocaloric effect. READ MORE

  6. 5. Interim CFO as the leading change agent in a digital transformation of the finance function : A qualitative multiple case study approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mattias Gullers; Axel Gref; [2021]
    Keywords : Digital Transformation; CFO; Change Agent; Interim Management; Interim CFO; Finance Function; Acceptance; Legitimacy; Externalization of Management; Organizational Culture;

    Abstract : This study contributes to the existing literature by combining the field of digitaltransformation of the finance function and interim management. To answer the researchquestion, a qualitative multiple case-study was conducted that consisted of 10 semi-structuredinterviews with interim CFOs that have over 10 years of experience in digital transformationsof the finance function. READ MORE