Essays about: "Micro manager"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Micro manager.

  1. 1. Discovering the Project Manager Identity : Construct Versus Acquisition

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : PETER MOUYIASIS; [2022]
    Keywords : Project Manager Identity; peak performance; endless curiosity; psychological shield; Projektledare; identitet; induktion; topprestation; oändlig nyfikenhet; psykologisk sköld;

    Abstract : Aim and Background: This study aims to explore and answer how the Project Manager Identity is constructed and/or acquired from a social science, behavioristic perspective. On this account eleven project manager professionals and scholars have been selected to participate, due to their rich experience in the field and their highly exciting profiles as to share insights and knowledge. READ MORE

  3. 2. The hidden cost of knowledge transfer in the OS strategy from the manager’s lens

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för ekonomi

    Author : Ghiwa Kazan; Diana Portela; [2020]
    Keywords : Micro-level; knowledge transfer; offshoring of services; known and unknown; hidden costs; managerial levels;

    Abstract : Companies that engage in captive offshoring activities as part of their strategic decisions, experience “known and unknown” hidden costs during its implementation influencing a firm’s performance. In this sense, analyzing the hidden costs of the knowledge transfer from different managerial levels and perspectives contributes to conceptualize and enrich the OS literature from the experience of a case study. READ MORE

  4. 3. DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES IN PROJECT-BASED INTEGRATED SOLUTION : A Study of Servitization in Chinese Water Treatment Industry

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Hong Xiang Shao; [2019]
    Keywords : Performance; Dynamic Capabilities; Micro-foundations; Mechanisms; Project-based integrated solution; Project Manager; Service Providers; Service Co-creators;

    Abstract : Manufacturing firms seeking to create and extend competitive advantage are striving to include more services into their offerings. Meanwhile, there are research gaps such as how frontline service providers influence organizational dynamic capabilities and how organizational dynamic capabilities can be developed in servitization need to be systematically studied and explicitly explained. READ MORE

  5. 4. Taming the Evaluation Monster

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

    Author : Nicole Brunetti; Lovisa Sjöqvist; [2018]
    Keywords : New Public Management; Professionalism; Performance Measurement Systems; Enabling Coercive formalization; Accounting Absorption;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to explore how public schools balance demands on public accountability with professional autonomy through design features and usage of Performance Measurement Systems. Research Approach: Case study data were obtained both through semi-structured interviews with teachers and school managers, and through formal steering documents from the governing municipality as well as from the respective schools. READ MORE

  6. 5. Shedding Light Upon Logistics Manager Everyday Work Practices - A Practice Theory Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Arbab Shahbaz Khan Kasi; [2016]
    Keywords : Practice theory; management work; logistics manager; work practices; zooming in and out.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this research is to contribute to logistics research arena in management practices using qualitative methods. Because previous research paradigm has been dominated by quantitative methods, where managerial work practices have been neglected or understated. READ MORE