Essays about: "Managers Role"

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1. 41. Human Aspects of Software Development : The Impact of Human Aspects of Software Development Teams Using Agile Methodologies

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

   Author : Emil Wallin; [2023]
   Keywords : Human factors; Software engineering; Communication; Collaboration;

   Abstract : The role of a software engineer is often misconceived as an isolated task, needing nointerpersonal communication skills. Contrary to this perception there is a growingrecognition of the importance of soft skills in the field, with a lot of research, includingthis paper, pointing at the importance of the human factors. READ MORE

3. 42. Middle Ground, Major Impact: The Enabling Role of Middle Managers in Digital Transformation

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

   Author : Matteo Festa; Mathias Östlund; [2023]
   Keywords : Digital Transformation; Dynamic Capabilities; Competitive Advantage; Middle Managers; Skills and Mindsets;

   Abstract : In the digital age, incumbent firms must evolve to stay competitive and face the disruption brought by technological change. Companies wishing to undertake this shift not only need to acquire new digital technologies, but significantly reshape their processes and their human resources. READ MORE

4. 43. Mitigating Resistance to Change: Face-to-Face versus Digital Communication Channels

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Yuliia Hrabenko; Qiuji Chen; [2023]
   Keywords : Communication Channels Face-to-Face Communication Channel Digital Communication Channel Resistance to Change Readiness for Change Change Management; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study aims to discover the impact of face-to-face and digital communication channels on effective communication, focusing on their roles in mitigating resistance and creating readiness for change, ultimately leading to a reduction in resistance during change processes. The result is generated through a mixed method: literature research that reveals the role of communication in change processes, identifying key criteria of effectiveness of the communication that are used to analyze the effects of the channels; online surveys with 58 respondents to acquire the status quo of how individuals are communicated about changes, perceptions of advantages and disadvantages of the channels respectively, and the preference of communication channel that individuals would like to be communicated with; interviews with 10 professionals from diverse industries to acquire perceptions of communication channel effects from a managerial perspective, discovering complementary factors related to the effectiveness of communication. READ MORE

5. 44. Exploring the Agile Project Manager - A Case Study at Scania R&D

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Ebba Sjöblom; [2023]
   Keywords : critical success factors CSFs ; agile methodology; agile project management; agile project manager; project manager competencies; project manager responsibilities; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Organizations implement agile methodologies with the aim to increase their ability to respond quickly and adapt to changing environments. Agile transformations include changes in the organizational structure, processes, and roles. READ MORE

6. 45. Macroeconomic Factors and their role in Moderating Diversification effect of Asset Classes in the EU

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Karl Nilsson; Tanyue Zheng; [2023]
   Keywords : macroeconomic factors; asset classes; diversification strategies; portfolio management; institutional qualities;

   Abstract : After the 2008 financial crisis, some have questioned the historically positive benefits ofdiversification, meanwhile others have stated a clear misunderstanding of whatdiversification entails. This study argues diversification is still viable in portfolio theory,and that more effort should be emphasized on macroeconomic factors’ role in theoptimal portfolio. READ MORE