Search for essays about: "case studies in strategic management"

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  2. 1. Strategic orientation of management accounting - A case study:

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning

    Author : Petra Odqvist; Louise Kristensson; [2010]
    Keywords : Case study; Divestment; Evaluation; Management accounting; Outsourcing; Pharmaceutical industry; SMA; Strategic aspects;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to study the use of management accounting in a strategic context. How management accounting was used to accentuate strategic aspects in an evaluation process was studied through a qualitative case study. A global pharmaceutical company that evaluated the future of a number of its local products, constituted the object of study. READ MORE

  4. 2. Staffing policies of Swedish MNCs: case studies of motives, processes and factors influencing selection decisions of managerial positions for foreign markets

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell ekonomi och samhällsvetenskap/Industriell marknadsföring och e-handel

    Author : Josefin Wäppling Bernárdzon; [2010]
    Keywords : International Business; International Human ResourceManagement; IHRM; Human Resource Management; HRM; Globalstaffing; Staffing policies; Staffing strategies; Strategicinternational staffing; International managers; Factorsinfluencing selection decisions; Selection processes; Motivesfor international transfer; parent-country nationals; PCN; third-country nationals; TCN; host-country nationals; HCN; Swedish multi-national companies; Swedish MNCs; IKEA; AtlasCopco; SKF; Sandvik;

    Abstract : In today's global economy, the area of International Human ResourceManagement has gained increased interest due to the significance of having'the right people at the right place' in order to gain a sustainablecompetitive advantage. The purpose of this study is to investigate thestaffing policies of Swedish MNCs for top managerial positions in foreignmarkets. READ MORE

  5. 3. Key Criteria in Project Evaluation : A study of New Service Development

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet; Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Cam Nhung Nguyen; Eriona Shtembari; [2009]
    Keywords : project evaluation; project control; monitoring; criteria of evaluation; service innovation; service projects; new service development;

    Abstract : Project evaluation is concerned with indicators setting and performance tracking along the life of a project. It plays an essential role to the success of any project and therefore demands special attention. At the heart of this process lies a system of criteria one has to take into account when performing the evaluation. READ MORE

  6. 4. Scorecard use and Strategic Alignment in Non-Profit Organizations :  a case study of UNICEF Supply Division

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Institutionen för ekonomi

    Author : Markus Ors; [2009]
    Keywords : Performance Management; Strategic Alignment; Balanced Scorecard; Non-profit organizations;

    Abstract : Aim: Based on a case study of UNICEF Supply Division (SD), this thesis seeks to investigate how non-profit organizations use scorecards and if the use of scorecards in non-profit organizations results in strategic alignment. Method: The theoretical framework for this case study consists primarily of the strategic performance management tool known as the Balanced Scorecard, which consists of interlinked measures, derived from the organization's strategy. READ MORE

  7. 5. The effects of culture on managers decision making: a case study of Mexico and Germany

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell ekonomi och samhällsvetenskap/Industrial marketing and e-commerce

    Author : Christian Becker; Sandra Palmér; [2009]
    Keywords : business administration; culture; management; decision making;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding on how decision making in Germany and Mexico could be described and how culture affect this decision making. The reason for choosing these to countries was that according to previous found results by the renowned Geert Hofstede these two countries were supposed to be quite the opposite to one another. READ MORE