Essays about: "business acumen"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words business acumen.

1. 1. An Obituary for the Billable Hour - A qualitative investigation of the barriers to implementing value-based pricing in the legal industry and the necessary capabilities to facilitate the transition.

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

   Author : Hermine Lilja; Julia Fürstnow; [2023]
   Keywords : Value-based Pricing; Legal Industry; Change Barriers; Pricing Transformation; Capabilities Theory;

   Abstract : Due to intensifying competition and client expectations, law firms worldwide are starting to transition from the conventional billable hour model to value-based pricing (VBP) models. While promising significant efficiency gains, this transition entails fundamental challenges for all stakeholders and necessitates changes in firms' capabilities. READ MORE

3. 2. From Engineering toManagement : Factors affecting engineer's transition processtoward management roles

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   Author : Tariq Abu-Naseer; Ghassan Jaradat; [2023]
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   Abstract : The transition from engineering roles to management positions is a critical phase in engineers' career development. However, this transition process often presents significant challenges and necessitates specific personal characteristics, skills, and motivators. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainability performance and management systems at Swedish fish & seafood wholesalers

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Johan Ottander; Thomas Pitel; [2021-06-30]
   Keywords : Sustainability; KPI; Key Performance Indicator; CSR; Fish; Seafood; Overfishing; Wholesaler; Performance Measurement; Performance Management; Financial Performance; Profitability.;

   Abstract : This is a bachelor thesis within the subject of Corporate Sustainability and Business Administration related to performance measurement of sustainability and how this impacts profitability. Through this study the researchers seek to create a deeper understanding for how large Swedish wholesalers of fish & seafood can develop more effective business operations and contribute to a sustainable fish & seafood industry while retaining or improving their profitability. READ MORE

5. 4. Food delivery or Forced delivery? A case study on restaurants' business model innovation in response to digital platforms

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Emil Clemensson; Wendela Spelmans; [2021]
   Keywords : Digital platforms; Gig economy; Business model; Business model innovation;

   Abstract : Digital platforms have prospered since the beginning of the pandemic and radically change how firms create and capture value. The restaurant industry has been particularly exploited, invoking strains on incumbent restaurants' business models and leaving managers in unfamiliar territory. READ MORE

6. 5. Improvement Management Training A case study at a Swedish Multinational Corporation

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

   Author : Christian Gidebring; Daniel Petré; [2014]
   Keywords : Business Acumen; Ericsson; Ericsson ProductionChange Management; Ericsson; Ericsson Production System; Ericsson Supply Site Borås; Hoshin Kanri; Improvement; Improvement Management; Improvement Management Training; Leadership; Lean; Learning Organization; Mentoring; MNC; Strategic Management; Supply Chain Managem;

   Abstract : It is of vital importance never to forget that the world is ever changing. Therefore, it is crucialfor organizations not to only alter but also to improve their performance in order to becomemore competitive on the market. One way of achieving this is to work with continuousimprovements. READ MORE