Essays about: "Goal-Setting"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 77 essays containing the word Goal-Setting.

  1. 21. Culture for all? : A multiple logics approach to public organisation success

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Katri Hyytiä; Marcus Sandström; [2019]
    Keywords : Management control; Public sector; Institutional logics; Culture; Success;

    Abstract : This paper examines multiple institutional logics in a public sector organisation and how they are reflected in the management control system (MCS) in terms of success. We define two logics, governance and culture logic. READ MORE

  3. 22. “But I have always had the greenest lawn in my neighbourhood” – When what is taken for granted becomes rare : A qualitative study of how municipalities communicate sustainable use of drinking water

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Sofia Irevall; Hedvig Petersson; [2019]
    Keywords : Communication; intervention strategies; municipalities; groundwater and behaviour change;

    Abstract : During the past three years, substantial parts of Sweden have experienced a decrease in the groundwater levels, whereas some geographical areas were more affected than others. Requests from the government, counties and municipalities have been sent out to the citizens, to attract attention, increase awareness and decrease the use of drinking water. READ MORE

  4. 23. Key success factors for enabling autonomous Agile teams at the large-scale : A case study at Saab Aeronautics

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

    Author : Peyda Hirori; [2019]
    Keywords : Agile development; Autonomy; Large organization; Large project; Success factor;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this thesis is to continue the research on Agile teams in large projects and large organizations. Specifically, this thesis seeks to understand what key success factors there are for enabling autonomous Agile teams at large-scale and how they can be prioritized. READ MORE

  5. 24. Outsmart your phone: How commitment contracts can help us spend less time on our phones and why they work better for you than for me

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

    Author : Max Bartels; [2019]
    Keywords : commitment contracts; self-control; goal setting; future self-continuity;

    Abstract : This master thesis seeked out to address arising problems from increases in smartphone usage. Many of us spend multiple hours a day on our phones. While the benefits mobile devices can bring are obvious for most, our increasing usage of and psychological dependency on such devices come with serious side-effects. READ MORE

  6. 25. What matters to managers? : A qualitative case-study on managers' use of planning and development talks

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Pedagogik och sociologi

    Author : Emma Mercier; [2019]
    Keywords : Performance Management and Appraisal; Planning and Development Talks;

    Abstract : Globalisation is affecting businesses worldwide. As a result of this, organisations are realising that the key to competitive advantage is not in modern technology or production; rather, it is in attracting and maintaining a committed workforce. Performance management is a widely advocated way to develop human resources. READ MORE