Essays about: "Hierarchical structure company"

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  1. 21. Encouraging knowledge sharing in a web- based platform : A study concerning how to encourage engineers to share knowledge in a web-based platform for knowledge sharing and to use the platform as a tool for measuring the performance of work procedures

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

    Author : Tove Attoff; [2013]
    Keywords : user-generated content; knowledge sharing; performance measurement; information;

    Abstract : A design department in the company Sandvik AB in Kista, Stockholm, has built a web-based platform for knowledge sharing that allows the employees to share knowledge, regardless of their role and position in the hierarchical structure of the organization. The web-based platform gathers disseminated information and provides a way of finding needed information in an easy way and thus enables increasing productivity and efficiency of the employees. READ MORE

  3. 22. Continuous improvements in China: experiences from managers in global businesses

    University essay from Akademin för teknik och miljö

    Author : Jennie Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Continuous improvements; Empowerment; Culture; Business culture;

    Abstract : In today’s rapidly changing society company development and Continuous improvements are crucial to gain a competitive advantage on the global market. Through interviews this study investigated how two Chinese companies worked with Continuous improvements. The empirical findings were compared to the theoretical theories. READ MORE

  4. 23. A Brazilian - Swedish Relationship : How to Establish a Successful International Joint Venture

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Magnus Dalaryd; Daniel Mayer; [2012]
    Keywords : Joint Venture JV ; International Joint Venture IJV ; Resource Dependency Theory RDT ; Power Distance Index PDI ; Individualism Index IDV ; Masculinity Index MAS ; Uncertainty Avoidance Index UAI ; Small and medium-sized enterprises SME ;

    Abstract : Due to the nature of globalization, new strategies have been designed to break into new markets. Joint Venture is a common strategy to enter new markets and by using a Joint Venture, companies share risks and establish new contacts with local knowledge. Brazil is a market where foreign investors gain more and more interest. READ MORE

  5. 24. Sweden Vs. United States - The difference in sales processes in the ad network industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sepideh Paknejad; Jennifer Häll; [2011-08-30]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In this thesis we present the management of the sales process within two different ad networks. An ad network is the middle man between an advertiser and a publisher. Since the companies are located in two different countries, Sweden and the United States, the focus will be on the cultural differences that might exist. READ MORE

  6. 25. The complexity of virtual accountability: A case study of a virtual NGO

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

    Author : Caroline Duveblad; Benita Maria Merz; [2011]
    Keywords : accountability; management control; non-governmental organization NGO ; virtual worlds; Second Life;

    Abstract : Virtual worlds give rise to a new form of organizing that is not physical, lacks significant operational costs and is democratic between individuals who need not meet in person in order to establish an organization. The virtual dimension adds a layer of complexity to the concept of accountability: it is difficult to trust someone you only know via technology - and even more difficult is the attempt of holding this person accountable in the absence of a physical relationship. READ MORE