Essays about: "Core rigidities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Core rigidities.

  1. 1. Towards a Green Techno-Economic Paradigm - The implications of EUs strategy to finance a sustainable growth on industry dynamics from a neo-Schumpeterian perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Eric Lindh; [2020-07-23]
    Keywords : Sustainability; sustainable development; sustainable finance; industry dynamics; techno-economic paradigms; innovation; disruption; creative destruction;

    Abstract : The consequences of climate change are becoming more and more evident. Environmental shocks in terms of massive forest fires, ferocious cyclones and droughts have become more frequent leading to mass migrations and business disruptions. It has now been declared that we have reached a tipping point and that further global warming is inevitable. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Dawn of a New Era : A Case Study of an Incumbent Car Manufacturer’s Transition to Electric Cars

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Yashar Modiri; Oskar Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : organizational ambidexterity; exploration; exploitation; dynamic capability; structural ambidexterity; domain separation; agile management; organizational inertia; ambidextrous leadership; senior leadership; transformation; knowledge diffusion; knowledge integration; goal alignment; innovation; electric cars; Volvo Cars;

    Abstract : How do firms tend to their current viability while remaining competitive in the long-term? This question lays out the basis for this thesis by highlighting their conflicting logics through the concept of organizational ambidexterity. Literature makes a distinction between competing in mature markets and existing technologies (exploitation) versus new markets and new technologies (exploration). READ MORE

  4. 3. Corporate Accelerator - A study exploring CA program conditions to foster more successful startup and corporate engagement

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Simon Hagedorn; Robin Thien; [2020]
    Keywords : Corporate Accelerator; Corporate Innovation; Startup Engagement; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Startup Programs;

    Abstract : Background: Corporate accelerators (CAs) are a relatively new phenomenon and increasingly used by corporates to increase their level of innovation. However, there are still no best practices on how these CA programs can be structured more efficiently in order to serve the needs of startups and corporates simultaneously. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. CORE RIGIDITIES AND INCUMBENT INERTIA: A STUDY ON THEIR DYNAMICS AND RELATION TO BUSINESS MODEL CHANGE

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Valentin Jalba; Charanleen Kaur; [2018]
    Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Change; Reactive Change; Incumbent Inertia; Core Rigidities; Implied Inertia; Voluntary Inertia; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This article adds to the understanding of incumbent inertia through the conceptual separation between voluntary inertia and implied inertia, and the analyzed dynamics of each in relation to core rigidities. Consequently, core rigidities are conceptually shown to be separate from incumbent inertia, concepts which are often confused in extant literature. READ MORE