Essays about: "Development practice"

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  1. 16. 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 School

    Author : Zhixing Zhao; Alessia Mazzalai; [2023-07-19]
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    Abstract : 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

  2. 17. What if…? – How AI Chatbots Could Reconfigure Grocery Shopping In-store

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hans Krugenberg; Kevin Ruf; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Digitalisation; Artificial Intelligence; Chatbots; Practice Theory; Retailing; Focus Groups;

    Abstract : In the light of the rapid development of AI technology, this paper aims to explore how the integration of the novel application of an AI chatbot would reconfigure the practice of grocery shopping in brickand- mortar stores contributing to the trend of self-service. Based on a hypothetical scenario discussed in focus groups and drawing on practice theory, the study points out that, by adding this new element, the links between the elements of the practice would change, inducing a change in meaning from purely functional to more inspirational. READ MORE

  3. 18. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Angelina Biiak; Yijuan Lindskog; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Risk; Risk Management Mitigation; Maritime Logistics Shipping Industry; Sea Freight Forwarder; Industry 4.0; Technologies Pillars;

    Abstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE

  4. 19. EXPLORING TRACES OF ERT IN POST-PANDEMIC TEACHING PRACTICES AMONG SWEDISH TEACHERS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Marcus Kristensen; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Emergency Remote Teaching; ; ERT; ; IRE; ; Reflexive thematic analysis; ; post-pandemic teaching practices;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to explore how upper-compulsory and upper-secondary teachers talk about their (emergency) remote teaching practices, and if and in what manner such remote teaching practices have had consequences for teachers’ post-pandemic teaching practices. Theory: This thesis takes its theoretical outset from a sociocultural perspective, focusing on analytical concepts such as the Zone of Proximal Development, Scaffolding and the Initiation – Response – Evaluation for understanding teaching practices. READ MORE

  5. 20. The Potential of Intentional Ambiguity: The Role of Leadership Development Programmes in Organisational Change

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Miguel Riscado Pereira; Nelson Henry Kakumba; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Ambidexterity; Emergent Change; Intentional Ambiguity; Knowledgeability; Leadership; Leadership Development; Organisational Change; Reflexivity;

    Abstract : This paper examines the role of leadership development programmes (LDPs) in organisational change, through a case study of Volvo Group's Exploration programme aimed at emerging leaders. Through 27 interviews divided between executive members, programme facilitators and former programme participants, a more detailed picture is painted about the programme and the organisation’s change effort from a rule-based to a value-based approach to leadership. READ MORE