Essays about: "Case Study for Organizational Structure in construction"

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  1. 1. Fit in or fit out? Exploring the pre-merger and acquisition phase through an acculturation lens

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Claudia Perera; Viktor Wejdelind; [2022]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; M A process; organizational culture; acculturation modes; congruence; acculturation stress; social identity theory; case study; pre-deal planning;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are not only becoming more common globally, but they are also increasing in size and value in Sweden. The pace of this trend has not even slowed down due to the eruption of the global pandemic, there is rather a tendency showing the opposite. READ MORE

  3. 2. Enabling Portfolio-driven Idea Generation for Radical Innovation : A Case Study of an Innovation Hub in the Construction Industry

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Helena Habberstad; Klara Lövgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Idea generation; Radical Innovation; Portfolio Management; Scenario-based Portfolio Management; Construction industry; Open Innovation; Innovation Partnerships; Crowdsourcing; Innovation networks; Innovation hub; Idégenerering; Radikal Innovation; Portföljhantering; Scenariobaserad Portföljhantering; Byggindustri; Öppen Innovation; Innovationspartnerskap; Crowdsourcing; Innovationsnätverk; Innovationshubb;

    Abstract : Innovation has proven to be an important way for companies to be competitive and relevant in a dynamic market. The construction industry has tended to focus on incremental innovations and is not as familiar with methods for developing radical innovations. READ MORE

  4. 3. The act of climate declaration of buildings : A study of construction engineers’ approach and competence for implementation of the act

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Amanda Hasth; [2022]
    Keywords : Change management; Climate declaration; Construction engineers; Construction industry; LCA; Project management; and Sustainable development; Byggindustrin; Förändringsledning; Hållbar utveckling; Klimatdeklaration; Konstruktörer; LCA och Projektledning;

    Abstract : The construction sector is an important actor in the work of reducing CO2 emissions, and keeping global warming under 2°C. From 1 January 2022, a new legislation entered into force in Sweden regarding climate declaration for new buildings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Factors that influence a construction company's sustainable innovation maturity

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

    Author : Anna Johansson; Mathilda Opseth; [2021]
    Keywords : Innovation; Sustainability; Construction industry;

    Abstract : Construction companies emit large amounts of greenhouse gasses and in order to reduce their emissions enough to reach the Paris agreement they need to be innovative. However, the construction industry is lagging in innovation and do not know what to focus on to evolve its maturity regarding sustainable innovations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Implementing and diffusing innovation at a Swedish construction company : The case of implementing the digital delivery container

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Thrudur Starradottir; Tom Wullimann; [2019]
    Keywords : implementation; diffusion; innovation; construction industry; project-based organization; decentralized organization;

    Abstract : The construction industry is often perceived as conservative and slow to innovate. Previous studies have explanations for why this is the case and attempt to look further into why implementing and diffusing innovation in the construction industry is different, and somewhat more challenging than in other industries. READ MORE