Essays about: "Knowledge Management in Multinational companies"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 42 essays containing the words Knowledge Management in Multinational companies.

  1. 16. Selection of Local and Expatriate Managers of MNEs in the Post-Entry Phase

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Rebecka Nilsson; Tilda Nithenius; [2016]
    Keywords : Post-Entry Phase; Managerial Selection Strategy; Foreign Activities; Multinational Enterprises; Local Manager; Expatriate Manager;

    Abstract : Title: Selection of Local and Expatriate Managers of MNEs in the Post-Entry Phase Authors: Rebecka Nilsson and Tilda Nithenius Level: Master thesis, 30 HP Keywords: Post-Entry Phase, Managerial Selection Strategy, Foreign Activities, Multinational Enterprises, Local Manager, Expatriate Manager     Background: The internationalization of companies contributes to competitive advantage as well as challenges for the companies. In foreign activities enterprises exist in different phases, which might have an impact on the management requirements. READ MORE

  2. 17. Portfolio Management - The key to successful business - A longitudinal case study of a construction company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Ekonomihögskolan

    Author : Britta Ek Thomas; Filip Eliasson; Elin Skoghagen; [2015]
    Keywords : Portfolio Management; Strategy Process; R D; Strategic Management; Corporate Culture; Path Dependency; Decentralization; Construction Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title Portfolio Management - The key to successful business A case study of a construction company Authors Britta Ek Thomas - Master of Science in Technology Management Filip Eliasson - Master of Science in Biotechnology Engineering with Technology Management Elin Skoghagen - Master of Science in Technology Management Advisors Charlotta Johnsson, Associate Professor Department of Automatic Control, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Thomas Kalling, Professor Institute of Economic Research, Lund School of Economics and Management, Lund University Supervisor A, Product Manager The Mother Company Supervisor B, Director of Product Development The Mother Company Issue of Study Managing product portfolios in today’s business environment is highly complex; there are a number of orthogonal dimensions to consider in order to be successful. Theories within the area of portfolio management are often single tracked and lack the comprehensive picture of what vital aspects to consider to achieve portfolio management excellence. READ MORE

  3. 18. Relationships between Project Interdependencies, Knowledge Creation and Knowledge Transfer : An explanatory study of the visual management tools in European companies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Khuraman Mammadova; Bekzat Musrepova; [2015]
    Keywords : portfolio management; project interdependency management; knowledge integration; knowledge transfer; knowledge creation; visualization tools;

    Abstract : The number of project-based organizations is increasing every year; this increase indicates the need to understand the complexities and ascertain the best ways of managing them. In these organizations, where the multi-project complex environment is dominant, one of the main challenges is dealing with project interdependencies. READ MORE

  4. 19. Premium Allocation for the Electrolux Cargo Insurance Program using Generalized Linear Models

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Magnus Monemar; Erik Wallin; [2015]
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    Abstract : Abstract   The authors of this report has performed this Master Thesis at the Group Risk Management department of Electrolux AB. Electrolux is a world leading company regarding home appliances. It is a multinational company that operates in over 150 countries worldwide. The Net Sales during 2014 was 112 Billion SEK. READ MORE

  5. 20. Organisational Culture Characteristics that Influence Knowledge Sharing : A Case Study on Multinational Project Teams in Latin America

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : JOSE ROBERTO BARRIOS CALDERON; LUIS PABLO DIAZ JIMENEZ; [2015]
    Keywords : organizational culture; knowledge sharing; organisational culture; knowledge transfer; multinational project teams; latin american project teams;

    Abstract : Strategic management of knowledge is considered one of the key factors for a sustainable competitive advantage. Knowledge sharing in particular is the most essential part of the knowledge management process. READ MORE