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1. 1. Safety Management Systems in micro and small air operators: mission possible?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Stéphane de Wolf; [2021]
   Keywords : air operator; aviation; business aviation; civil aviation authorities; commercial air operator; corporate flight department; decoupling; institutional theory; isomorphism; management system; micro enterprise; non-commercial air operator; occupational health and safety; OHS; PDCA; personal safety; performance-based regulation; process safety; quality management; safety; Safety Management Systems; self-regulation; small enterprise; SMS; FLMU06; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the rationality, completeness and functioning of Safety Management Systems (SMS) amongst micro- and small-sized air operators in business aviation. In the absence of thorough literature in this sector of aviation, a survey of prior research on OHS(MS) and on non-aviation micro/small enterprises (MSE) provided a collection of factors contributing to their safety performance. READ MORE

3. 2. Kickbacks: In the Age of Disruption - A qualitative study on institutional disruption on the Swedish mutual fund market

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

   Author : Johanna Baeck; Johanna Juelsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Institutional disruption; Competition; Neo-institutional theory; Institutional entrepreneurship; mutual fund markets;

   Abstract : This thesis examines if and how an institutional disruption, in this study a regulatory threat, impacts institutional rules and competitive dynamics in the Swedish mutual fund market. In recent years, the industry has faced multiple disruptions, mainly stemming from financial technology, putting additional pressure on regulators and organizations to adapt. READ MORE

4. 3. Small Yapping Dog: Exploring the role of the Nordics in the CSR work of MNCs

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

   Author : Filip Engholm; Hannah Mellin; [2019]
   Keywords : corporate social responsibility CSR ; multinational corporations MNCs ; the Nordics; stakeholder theory; neo-institutionalism;

   Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility is an increasingly prevalent point of discussion, and the Nordic countries are especially active and vocal on the subject. Despite representing a small part of the global market, they have established an impactful role in the conversation. READ MORE

5. 4. The institutional environments impact on sales at an engineering consultancy firm : The institutional environments impact on sales at an engineering consultancy firm

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Felix Brunnstedt; [2019]
   Keywords : New institutional theory; public procurement; sales; engineering consultant; institutional environment; isomorphism; public sector; Nyinstitutionell teori; offentlig upphandling; försäljning; ingenjörskonsult; institutionell miljö; isomorfis; offentlig sektor;

   Abstract : This thesis uses a case study approach and investigates how the institutional environment has an impact on decision making regarding sales within three departments at WSP Management in Sweden. With the application of neo-institutional frameworks, the study explains how decision making is constrained by the institution and the actors that make up the institutional environment, as well as how a pursuit for stability and legitimacy isolate engineering consultant companies from other sectors within the market. READ MORE

6. 5. Facilitating More Frequent Updates: Towards Evergreen : A Case Study of an Enterprise Software Vendor’s Response to the Emerging DevOps Trend, Drawing on Neo-Institutional Theory

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Informatik; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Lucas Ersson; [2018]
   Keywords : Evergreen; Enterprise software vendor; Neo-Institutional Theory; DevOps; Continuous Delivery; Software release management; Release Frequency; ERP; Enterprise Systems Industry; Strategic response framework;

   Abstract : The last couple of years the trend within the software industry has been to releasesmaller software updates more frequent, to overcome challenges and increase flexibility, to alignwith the swiftly changing industry environment. As an effect, we now see companies moving over tocapitalizing on subscriptions and incremental releases instead of charging for upgrades. READ MORE