Essays about: "Absorptive capacity"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 81 essays containing the words Absorptive capacity.

1. 31. The HQ-driven Knowledge Transfer Process in an Industrial MNC: A Case Study of the Swedish MNC Epiroc

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Linn Bissmarck; Olof Lindhe; [2018-07-03]
   Keywords : knowledge transfer; headquarter; subsidiary; semi-autonomous; absorptive capacity; disseminative capacity;

   Abstract : As multinational corporations are growing and becoming more complex, transferring important and relevant knowledge efficiently to peer units in the organization is crucial. However, most studies within the concept of knowledge transfer have focused on knowledge inflows and outflows to and from subsidiaries in the organization. READ MORE

3. 32. 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

4. 33. Absorptive Capacity in Family Firms : A quantitative study on Absorptive Capacity, R&D activities and patents in Family Firms

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Salma Eldali; Samuele Francesco Maria Sicali; [2018]
   Keywords : Absorptive capacity; family firms; R D; patents; innovation;

   Abstract : Background:           Absorptive capacity concept has its roots dated back around 30 years ago when two seminal papers were published. During the years, more knowledge has been produced about this topic. READ MORE

5. 34. Regional innovation systems as a facilitator for firms' absorptive capacity: Institutional compared to entrepreneurial systems

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

   Author : Emil Näsvall; Robin Bassili; [2018]
   Keywords : regional innovation systems; absorptive capacity; entrepreneurialism; institutionalism;

   Abstract : The topic of regional innovation systems is one that has been covered extensively in prior research. It has influenced regional policy by providing context of how regional actors and firms interact and how they are affected by institutional guidance and formal structuring tools. READ MORE

6. 35. Challenge accepted : A qualitative study on how small firms can manage human resources when growing

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Emma Ekström; Evelina Pallin; [2018]
   Keywords : human capital; absorptive capacity; dynamic capabilities; business growth; small firms;

   Abstract : Business growth has been a widely interesting topic among researchers throughout the years. Most research has emphasised growth as an outcome that considers different measures to growth, whereas the outcome of growth that reflects upon managing challenges when growing and growth as a process that refers to how firms adapt internally whilst growing have been much more neglected. READ MORE