Essays about: "Core Competencies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 59 essays containing the words Core Competencies.

  1. 21. Responding to a Fast-Changing World: Dynamic Capabilities for Digital Transformation

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

    Author : Dajana Jakovina; [2019]
    Keywords : Dynamic capabilities; digital transformation; incumbent companies; service development; cross-functional teams;

    Abstract : Incumbent companies are facing a fast-changing world characterized by technological developments that are reshaping and even disrupting industries. In times like these, incumbent's core competencies turn into its core rigidities hindering its ability to respond to the rapid developments. READ MORE

  3. 22. Factors Determining Wealth Creation from Divestitures in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Karim Stiti; [2018]
    Keywords : Divestiture; refocusing hypothesis; size effect; ROA; ROE; Equity Ratio; Financial Distress; Optimal Portfolio Management;

    Abstract : Divestitures have grown in importance and popularity over the years, rivaling other strategic transactions in mergers and acquisitions. The dominating opinion in academic research is that divestitures overall generate an abnormal return for the parent company stock. READ MORE

  4. 23. What Do the Best Strategic Thinkers Do?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Danjel Raphael Düpmann; Matthew Foster; [2018]
    Keywords : Cognitive Elements; Cognitive Process Profile; CPP Assessment; Core Concepts; Processing Competencies; Strategic Thinking; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose The purpose of this study is to better understand the concept of strategic thinking. There is a lack of scientific knowledge and consensus in the area of strategic thinking. This is, however, important since organisations are exposed to environments with high levels of uncertainty and complexity these days. READ MORE

  5. 24. Fostering Innovation and Trust when Contracting Service Suppliers : A Case Study at a Retail Company

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Jonas Florén; Marcus Kian Rousta; [2018]
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    Abstract : Manufacturing and retail companies outsource their logistics activities to third party logisticsproviders to focus on, and enhance, core competencies. Outsourcing is associated with severalbenefits, e.g. decreasing costs and more flexibility, but it also inherent risks. READ MORE

  6. 25. Managing Innovation: Motives and Success Factors Behind Corporate Spin-offs in Stockholm, Sweden : Featuring Case Studies of Local Spin-offs

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Adam Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : corporate spin-offs; entrepreneurship; intrapreneurship; innovation; research and development; business models; technology;

    Abstract : Corporate spin-offs have been on the rise in recent years and this trend has captured the interest from corporations worldwide who are looking to manage change and innovation in a new and exciting way.  This research includes primary data from case studies conducted through semi-structured interviews and secondary data from previous research around the subject area. READ MORE