Essays about: "technology research topics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 252 essays containing the words technology research topics.
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1. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE
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2. 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 SchoolAbstract : 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
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3. A study of productivity measurement and modeling of inhaler production at AstraZeneca
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakultetenAbstract : Production planning and evaluation can be performed using various tools. This study encompasses two main topics: productivity measurement and production simulation. The study was conducted at AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company, where their production of inhalers was examined. READ MORE
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4. Change management within digital transformations : A study on how to manage a digital change project
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknikAbstract : This study addresses the issue of a high failure rate for digital transformations and the neglect of working with social aspects of technological changes by answering the question How can organizations work with change management within a digital transformation project to facilitate a change? The study follows a qualitative approach where a case study involving interviews was conducted at a globally leading manufacturing company within the automotive industry. The case study investigated a project which involved a new production concept with new technology and methods of working, which has inspired further projects and started a digital transformation journey at the case company. READ MORE
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5. Managing Challenges within the Final Stage of Organizational Change Operations : A Case Study of a Swedish Consulting Firm
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The objective of this research is to investigate ways to handle the various issues and challenges companies could encounter throughout the final stage of a change operation, and be able to accomplish this, relevant challenges must be recognized. The topic of change management was investigated and examined by using an abductive approach and the empirical evidence was acquired through semi-structured interviews with personnel and executives at a consulting firm, Company X. READ MORE
