Essays about: "strategic competitive advantage"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 263 essays containing the words strategic competitive advantage.

  1. 1. How do firms acquire strategic human resources for facilitating innovation - A multiple-case study of MNCs which have headquarters in European context

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Zhixing Zhao; Alessia Mazzalai; [2023-07-19]
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    Abstract : Nowadays, firms are required to adapt to new innovations trend which is driven by technology, products and business mode. Organizations are facing the challenge of both electrification and automation. As big players, multinational corporations (MNCs) are facing global competition in their business. READ MORE

  3. 2. Harnessing Opportunities: A Policy Analysis of a Developing Country A single case study on Indonesian policymakers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jonathan Aspenbom; Hepi Susanti; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Deglobalization; GVCs; government policies; EV; competitive advantage; developing countries; Indonesia;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how developing countries, with a specific focus on Indonesia, respond to the reconfiguration of Global Value Chains (GVCs). Previous research has overlooked the policy perspectives in this context. READ MORE

  4. 3. HR Analytics for Competitive Advantage: Bringing organisational value while empowering the HR profession

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Elin Engsfelt; Louise Rosén Fång; [2023]
    Keywords : HR Analytics; Artificial Intelligence AI ; Human Resources HR ; Legitimacy; HR Profession; HR Processes; Organisational Processes; Diffusion of Innovation Theory DOI ; Four Stages of Analytics; Isomorphism; Functions; Challenges; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title: HR Analytics for Competitive Advantage: Bringing organisational value while empowering the HR profession Authors: Elin Engsfelt & Louise Rosén Fång Supervisor: Rikard Larsson Problem definition: The HR profession has throughout history, and still has, a legitimacy problem, where the HR department typically becomes administrative support, rather than a strategic business partner. Purpose: Explore HR professionals' perceptions and opinions on the use of HR Analytics in their work and identify the functions and challenges that HR Analytics brings to the organisation, the HR department, and the HR profession. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mitigation of supply chain uncertainties caused by material shortage : A case study with Loccioni

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Juliane Wloch; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply chain risk management; supply disruption management; semiconductor shortage; Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises;

    Abstract : The ongoing semiconductor shortage impacts organizations throughout the supply chain operationally and financially. Limited material for a sudden increase in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic led to a heightened supplier power and result in the prioritization of customers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Locating the Effects of Emotional and Aesthetic Labor on Performance Through the Lens of Flight Attendants : —An investigative qualitative study of a low-cost and a premium airline

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Athina Spyridonos; Hala Zeeb; [2023]
    Keywords : aesthetic labor; emotional labor; employee performance; flight attendants; low-cost airline; premium airline; motivation; Herzberg;

    Abstract : This research implemented a multiple case study design to investigate the effects of aesthetic and emotional labor in the premium airline context of Emirates, in comparison to the low-cost airline context of easyJet. This was achieved through the conduct of interviews with flight attendants from each airline as they are the frontline employees who are mostly concerned with the implementation of these standards. READ MORE