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  1. 1. Management Control Systems, Performance and Uncertainty : A quantitative study on the role of MCS in uncertain contexts

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Julia Lewinson Skörd; Tova Racov; [2023]
    Keywords : Contingency Theory; Institutional Theory; Levers of control; Management Accounting; Management Control Systems; Performance; Organizational learning; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Background: Management Control Systems are shown to be valuable tools for managing different contexts and enhance organizational performance. To succeed with intended strategies, organizations must balance different levers of controls (LOC). READ MORE

  3. 2. How to organize companies to prepare for growth while maintaining the ability to be innovative

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

    Author : Amelia Lembke; Christian Aguayo; [2021]
    Keywords : Corporate Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial Orientation; Organizational Structure; Growth; Intraprenörskap; Entreprenöriell orientering; Organisationsstruktur; Tillväxt;

    Abstract : It is important for organizations to enforce corporate entrepreneurship in order to enable innovation and growth which can lead to more job opportunities and economic growth. Enforcing corporate entrepreneurship during growth is difficult and much of the current research contradicts each other by saying that growth is handled by formalizing and structuring while corporate entrepreneurship is enforced by having a simple and loose organization. READ MORE

  4. 3. No mine for old men? : New technology and digitalization in a mining organization

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Anna Löfgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Mine; implementation process; new technology; digitalization; Gruva; implementationsprocess; ny teknik; digitalisering;

    Abstract : This master thesis stems from the program of Industrial Design Engineering at Luleå University of Technology and was conducted during the spring semester of 2021. The thesis was made incollaboration with Boliden Mines. Boliden Mines is a part of the metal company Boliden Minerals AB. READ MORE

  5. 4. Underlying motives affecting an original equipment manufacturer’s make-or-buy decisions in the reverse-flow of electric vehicle batteries

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Oscar Hjerm; Felix Drangel; [2021]
    Keywords : Capability; Make-or-buy; Electric vehicle battery; Case study; Ambiguity; Kapabilitet; Producera själv eller köpa; Elfordonsbatteri; Fallstudie; Osäkerhet;

    Abstract : Background: Electric vehicles have been getting increasing attention due to their possibility to deliver multiple environmental, social, and health benefits. This has started a technological shift from the traditional combustion engine towards electric vehicle batteries. READ MORE

  6. 5. Strategic management: Which factors affect the growth journey of software startups?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Informatik; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Oscar Lind; Charlotte Flodin; [2020]
    Keywords : IT; Strategy; Growth; Scalability; Strategic Fit; Software Startups; SME; IT; Strategi; Tillväxt; Skalbarhet; Strategisk Fit; Software Startups SME;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to research the environment in which the IT-artifact exist, rather than the IT-artifact itself. Researching how founders of software startups manage their growth strategies, by researching essential internal and external factors and how they are represented in the founder’s growth strategy. READ MORE