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1. 6. The Digital Subcontractor : Leveraging Digital Technology by Strategic Adoption

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

   Author : Alexander Kling; Daniel Virta; [2019]
   Keywords : Digitalisation; Innovations; Digital technology adoption; Subcontractor; Earth-moving contractor; Telematics; Geodetic technology; Value chain integration; TOE framework; Strategic decisions; Diffusion of innovations; Project organisations; Digitalisering; Innovationer; Tillämpning av digital teknologi; Entreprenadbranschen; Maskinentreprenör; Telematik; Geodetiska teknologier; Strukturella förändringar i värdekedjan; Strategisk beslutsfattande; TOE ramverk; Diffusion of innovations; Projektbaserade organisationer.;

   Abstract : Many industries are today facing the possibilities and challenges arising with an increasingly digitalised world. One such is the scantily studied industry of earth-moving contractors that today stands in front of an increasing amount of digital technologies, which may have the possibility to assist firms in their earthwork operations. READ MORE

3. 7. Human Resource Management Practices Contributing to Competency Enhancement of Project Managers and Team Members in Project-Based Organizations:The Case of IT Industry in France

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Boris Fionov; Vusal Mustafayev; [2018]
   Keywords : Project Management; Human Resource Management; Competence Management; Human Resource Practices;

   Abstract : In the contemporary business world firms are being transformed into project-based organisations when majority of functions are performed through projects while administrative support is provided by permanent organisational structures. Moreover, variety of industries develop characteristics of Project-Based organizations which implies that HR practices need to be adjusted to help project employees to acquire necessary skills to adapt technology and help company embrace changes in business environment. READ MORE

4. 8. Learning Mechanisms from Digital Innovation Projects : A Case Study of the Swedish Construction Industry

   University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

   Author : Håkon Haugsten Hansen; Niklas Loason; [2018]
   Keywords : Inter-project learning; Digitalisation; Innovation; Knowledge management strategy; Learning mechanisms; Construction industry; Project-based organisation; Intern projektinlärning; digitalisering; innovation; kunskapsstrategi; inlärningsmekanismer; byggindustri; projektbaserad organisation;

   Abstract : Today, organisations in multiple industries are faced with challenges connected to digitalisation. The construction industry is one of the sectors in Sweden that are struggling most to digitalise, despite their efforts. READ MORE

5. 9. A strategic integration between Agile and traditional project management approaches for a clear view on Project Closure in the Insurance industry : The Intesa Sanpaolo Life's case study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Cathy Bipasha Sarkar; Marco Locatelli; [2018]
   Keywords : Project Management; Strategic Project Management; Waterfall; Agile Project Management; Project Closure; Project Closeout; Insurance Company;

   Abstract : This thesis seeks to better understand how a combination of different project management approaches could lead organisations to cope with project closure in more effective ways. More specifically, a coexistence of Waterfall and Agile project management is examined and presented as positive contribution to insurance and investment organisations for more effective transitions from project management to business-as-usual. READ MORE

6. 10. Exploring Managerial Perceptions of Stakeholders : Case Study of a Project-Based Non-Profit Organisation

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Brenda Alicia Trespalacios Argain; Mariami Meladze; [2017]
   Keywords : Stakeholder management; non-profit organisation; NPO managers; entrepreneurship; relationship strategies;

   Abstract : For the past couple of decades, third sector organisations have registered a fast growth over the world with a focus on social, economic and political concerns whilst holding a presence in public matters. This study is mainly focused on non-profit organisations (NPOs). Organisations supporting social concerns on a not-for-profit (NFP) basis. READ MORE