Essays about: "Organizational Structure and Strategic Capabilities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Organizational Structure and Strategic Capabilities.

  1. 1. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

  2. 2. Preparing for Change - An exploratory study on how Swedish organizations can implement strategic agility

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Agnes Knutsson; Isac Boukachabia; [2021-07-07]
    Keywords : Strategic agility; Implementing strategic agility; Key capabilities; Key challenges;

    Abstract : Today’s market is characterized by rapid change, which creates a challenge for companies as adapting to the continuous changes are becoming more important. The ability to respond to changes by adapting the strategic direction is becoming more important to sustain a competitive advantage. READ MORE

  3. 3. Leveraging Dynamic Capabilities for Digitalization : A study of the Investment Process in Private Equity

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Frida Arnestrand; Charlotte Lindblom; [2021]
    Keywords : Digitalization; dynamic capabilities; transactional processes; private equity; investment processes; Digitalisering; dynamiska förmågor; informationsprocesser; private equity; investeringsprocesser;

    Abstract : Digitalization is transforming business operations and forcing organizations to formulate strategic responses. Changing environments, emerging technology, and disruptive competitors forces industries to embark on the digital era and digitalize. An industry identified as lagging in internal digitalization is the private equity sector. READ MORE

  4. 4. Entrepreneurial Firms in Pursuit of Resilience: An Empirical Study of Dynamic Capabilities in the Lab-Grown Food and Dairy Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Cathrine Bjørnstad; Stephanie Fredebeul; [2021]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis contributes to the exploration of business models with an aspect of change, by ap- plying the concept of dynamic capabilities. The aim is to explore how entrepreneurial firms utilise dynamic capabilities in order to create resilient business models in times of technological change and uncertainty. READ MORE

  5. 5. A Race to the Top in the Era of Artificial Intelligence - A Qualitative Study examining challenges & opportunities for small and medium sized Swedish companies in AI adoption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Johanna Dahlqvist; Olivia Pivén; [2020-07-22]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Technology Innovation Diffusion; Digitalization; Strategic management; Change management; Culture of innovation; Innovation management;

    Abstract : Background & Purpose: This study focuses on challenges to AI adoption in small- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden, as well as solutions to these challenges. The background, and the reason for studying the topic, lies in Sweden’s stated vision of becoming one of the world leaders in adopting the powers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). READ MORE