Essays about: "Knowledge-intensive firms"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 69 essays containing the words Knowledge-intensive firms.

1. 26. Internationalization and customer satisfaction : A case study of a luxury knowledge-intensive soft service firm

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Industriell ekonomi och organisation

   Author : Samantha Shepherd; Alexander Björk; [2019]
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   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate if a luxury knowledge-intensive soft service firm can use an existing internationalization model for a future internationalization process. The aim is furthermore to investigate how the main driving forces contribute to customers’ overall satisfaction level in luxury knowledge-intensive soft service firms and how management in a structured manner can work towards establishing a set of standardized procedures for a future internationalization process. READ MORE

3. 27. The Use of Management Control Systems for Controlling Intraorganizational Knowledge Transfer from Change Projects

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sissela Ekdahl; Michelle Holmberg; [2018-07-02]
   Keywords : Management control systems; Knowledge transfer; Change projects;

   Abstract : Problem Background: Appropriate management of knowledge transfer is crucial for successful implementation of change. The use of management controls for controlling the transfer has been investigated, however mainly in knowledge intensive firms (KIFs) performing project-to-project or unit-to-unit transfer. READ MORE

4. 28. Foreign Market Establishment of Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) : Key Factors to Consider for Swedish KIBS Firms Entering Norway

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : MARTIN LINDBLOM; ANDREAS WEIDLERTZ; [2018]
   Keywords : Knowledge intensive business services; internationalization; liability of foreignness; liability of outsidership; dynamic internationalization capabilities; foreign market establishment; establishment chain; business networks; relational embeddedness; structural embeddedness; Kunskapsintensiva affärstjänster; internationalisering; liability of foreignness; liability of outsidership; dynamiska internationaliseringsförmågor; utländsk marknadsetablering; etableringskedja; affärsnätverk; relationell förankring; strukturell förankring;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore key factors to consider for a Swedish Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) firm to successfully enter the Norwegian market, and examine how these factors compare to incumbent theories on foreign market establishment. The study is based on an interpretivist research design and utilizes qualitative methods in order to achieve the intended purpose. READ MORE

5. 29. A New Force Awakens? The Formation of the European Spallation Source as an Organisational Greenfield Project and the Influences of Identity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Fabian Maier; Jasmin Ruhl; [2018]
   Keywords : Corporate Identity; Organisational Identity; Social Identity; Legitimacy; Isomorphism; Knowledge-Intensive Firms; Big Research Facilities; Organisational Transition; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This qualitative study examines the interrelation of corporate, organisational and social identity within the European Spallation Source, a big research facility under construction. The greenfield project is characterised by ongoing change, in which we explored the influences of identity layers on the diverse and rapidly growing workforce. READ MORE

6. 30. Beyond the Benefits of Interdisciplinary Meetings for Knowledge Firms: A Double-Edged Organisational Tool

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Tatiana Proisy; Francesca Gosselin; [2018]
   Keywords : Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Cross-functional teams and meetings are recurrent structuring tools in contemporary knowledge organisations. They are recommended as solutions to enhance innovation and creativity. Current research gathers a myriad of reference to the benefits of such tools, but studies of their potential negative effects remain limited. READ MORE