Essays about: "sociomateriality"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word sociomateriality.

  1. 1. Understanding the Relationship between Sustainability and Technology: Perspectives of Young Sustainability Practitioners in For-Profit Organizations

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

    Author : Anna Pauline Hehl; [2023]
    Keywords : Sociomateriality; Organisational Sustainability; Triple Bottom Line; Techno Optimism;

    Abstract :  One of the most critical issues of our time is sustainability. Simultaneously, techno optimism is prevailing in public discourse suggesting that technology will create a sustainable future without requiring drastic changes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Making a Mess : Sociomaterial collaboration in a library renovation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Joel Wranning; [2023]
    Keywords : Collaboration; digital humanities; actor-network theory; library and information science; organization studies; sociomateriality; library renovation;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the roles played by digital information and communication technologies in a Swedish public library’s three-year long renovation project. As a case study of technology-influenced collaboration in a cultural heritage institution, this study addresses a gap in digital humanities research on the practical details of sociotechnical collaboration, as well as a lack of documentation of an ongoing trend of renovations and rebuildings of Swedish public libraries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Organizing and Leading Virtual Teams Through ICTs: A Sociomaterial Perspective

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Informationssystem

    Author : Wafaa Elbaghdady; [2020]
    Keywords : ICTs; Leaders; Virtual Teams; Technology; Sociomateriality; E-leadership; Practice; Qualitative;

    Abstract : The adoption of advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is increasing in organizations which is altering organising and leading teams in many ways. Organizations are moving toward adopting more dynamic and global work structures namely virtual teams which mostly rely on ICTs as the main form of communication. READ MORE

  5. 4. Embedding the Signs - The creation of routines in clusters when implementing a new technological tool

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Helén Gustafsson; [2019-07-03]
    Keywords : Sociomateriality; Performativity; Change; Routines; Spaces; Affordances; Objects;

    Abstract : This paper explores the process of routines creation when attempting to stabilise the use of new digital tools, fitting them into an organisation’s existing routines. Digital technology is often complex, consisting of multiple objects requiring a cluster of interdependent routines. READ MORE

  6. 5. There are two sides to every story: A study of how various interpretations and goals affect technology usage

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hanna Hansson; Louise Mattsson; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : Sociomateriality; Affordances; Constraints; Imbrication; Information and Communication Technology;

    Abstract : New technologies are developing faster than ever before and are becoming increasingly significant in all business sectors. This article investigates how a workshop facilitation tool is used at the Swedish Tax Agency, within the setting of employee dialogue workshops, during an ongoing change process. READ MORE