Essays about: "Project-based view"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 21 essays containing the words Project-based view.

  1. 6. The outsourcing process in an R&D context - A Case Study at GKN Aerospace and Volvo Cars

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vladimir Adzic; Daniel Ridley; [2017-10-27]
    Keywords : IOCM; NPD; OBA; Opportunism; Outsourcing; R D; SD; Trust; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Purpose: According to several researchers, outsourcing of R&D activities is on the rise. The outsourcing process in an R&D context differs from other traditional types of outsourcing since it often takes the shape of a project based nature and is therefore generally limited both in time and product quantity (test products, prototypes). READ MORE

  3. 7. A case study of a small architecture start-up: Strategic considerations to aid innovation in the construction industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adam Grufvisare; Mattias Karlsson; [2017-07-06]
    Keywords : construction innovation; project-based innovation; small and newly founded firms;

    Abstract : This paper examines innovation within the Swedish construction industry with the purpose of identifying key factors for small and/or newly founded firms to increase their innovative capacity and long-term competitiveness. The paper presents a theoretical framework of driving and hindering factors raised by the literature along with an introduction to the Swedish market and important segments on the market. READ MORE

  4. 8. Slum Upgrading and Community Participation - A case study on slum upgrading in Kibera

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Magnus Flinck; [2017]
    Keywords : Stakeholder management; stakeholder analysis; community participation; Slum upgrading; Slums; Kibera; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Construction projects will affect numerous actors with various interests, needs and demands. Different project will affect different actors where their specific interests will vary depending on project type but also throughout the projects execution. These actors are today referred to as a project’s stakeholders. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Project-based View of Entrepreneurship : Exploring the Project-based View and its Implications for Start- ups

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Diana Zharovskikh; Liv Langmaack; [2017]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurship; Project Management; Start-up; Project-based view;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the “project” in the entrepreneurial context, specifically the project- based view of start-ups. Start-ups are defined as entrepreneurial new ventures which have unstable business models, an open and simple organisational structure and which utilize innovative strategies for their development. READ MORE

  6. 10. Looking Beyond Constraints of Agile Project Success : A Case Study on Swedish Agile Project Success

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Malin Lindström; Matilda Näsman; [2016]
    Keywords : Agile Project Management; Agile Project Success Definition; Agile Project Success Criteria; Agile Triangle;

    Abstract : Today, organisations are increasingly using project-based activities, as projects can aid organisations to deal with unique and complicated assignments, as well as achieving strategic and operational goals. Two extensive project management methodologies exist, those being Traditional Project Management and Agile Project Management. READ MORE