Essays about: "strategic improvement programs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words strategic improvement programs.

  1. 1. Influencing factors on the implementation and integration of strategic improvement systems in multinational corporations: A case study of Volvo Production System in geographically dispersed subsidiaries within Volvo Group Trucks Powertrain

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emil Rydin; Jessica Millegård; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : Company-specific production systems; XPS; strategic improvement programs; VPS; lean programs; program management;

    Abstract : In today's competitive environment companies face the challenges of continuously working towards making their operations more efficient and effective in pursuance to remain a competitive advantage. In order to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement many enterprises have chosen to develop tailored company specific production systems, known as “XPS”, that aims to optimize the company’s operations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Welcome to the girls' club - A qualitative study on the true motivations for organizational investment in Women Leadership Development Programs

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

    Author : Anna Herbstman Blitz; Julia Martins; [2017]
    Keywords : Women Leadership Development Programs; Gender equality; Female leadership; Second generation gender bias;

    Abstract : For most organizations the reality is that women still remain underrepresented at senior levels. In combination with strategic challenges, initiatives that aim to reduce gender imbalances at the higher levels of organizations is both an ethically and strategically correct move to make. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluating GQM+ Strategies Framework for Planning Measurement System

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation

    Author : Negin Asghari; [2012]
    Keywords : Goal-based measurement program; GQM; Goal definition; Goals and Strategies elicitation;

    Abstract : Context. Most organizations are aware of the significance of software measurement programs to help organizations assess and improve the ways they develop software. Measurement plays a vital role in improving software process and products. However, the number of failing measurement programs is high and the reasons are vary. READ MORE

  5. 4. Affordable high quality health carefor school children in India

    University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och industriell dynamik

    Author : Claudia Olsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Affordable High Quality Health Care; Cost Efficiency; Expansion Strategy; Prisvärd högkvalitativ sjukvård; Kostnadseffektivitet; Expansion; Strategi; Social;

    Abstract : Access to affordable high-quality health care solutions is a global challenge, especially in emerging markets where health care systems are the most resource constrained. The socio-economic benefits of investing in health care are considerable, especially in terms of improvement of life quality and economic development. READ MORE

  6. 5. Shaping the Identity of the International Business School : Accreditation as the Road to Success?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

    Author : Monica Palmqvist; [2009]
    Keywords : Accreditation; Business School; Identity; Institutionalization; Internationalization; Sensemaking; Strategy as Practice; Quality Frameworks;

    Abstract : Internationalization is an important strategic issue for survival for most business schools of today. Following this, various international accreditation bodies have in recent years been very succes­s­ful in promoting accreditation as a means of gaining status and prove high quality. READ MORE