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  1. 1. Challenges in adopting agile methodology in public organisations IT project management – A systematic literature review

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Yemane Zerezghi; [2023]
    Keywords : Agile scrum methodology; public organisations; information technology; IT systems; Project management;

    Abstract : Agile methodology has existed for over a decade – its potential benefits have made it attractive and popular. As part of innovation, public organisations increasingly invest in information technology systems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Perceived influences on diet and physical activity among women in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Uppsala, Sweden: A qualitative study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Liv Stenlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Global health; Public health; Sweden; diet; physical activity; women; influences; qualitative; type 2 diabetes;

    Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is of increasing public health concern in Sweden. Socioeconomically disadvantaged areas report a higher disease burden of T2D. T2D is highly preventable through health behaviour like eating a healthy diet and being physically active (PA). READ MORE

  4. 3. Family-owned SMEs: Role models of crisis management A case study of how the practice of crisis management has been performed by nine Swedish family-owned SMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gustaf Liedholm; Robbin Jonsson; [2022-06-23]
    Keywords : Practice theory; Crisis management as practice; family-owned SMEs; Covid-19; rapid decision-making; communication; transparency;

    Abstract : Despite SMEs accounting for 99,9% of all registered firms in Sweden and that non-listed family-owned firms outperform their counterparts during crises, previous studies have neglected the field, resulting in an undiscovered void. Quantitative studies performed in the area serve a purpose for discovering how family-owned SMEs financially distinguish from other firms, but unfortunately such studies miss the important variable: what do they actually do? Through this qualitative study of crisis management as practice, we bridge the quantitative and qualitative, and present how Swedish family-owned SMEs have practiced crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

  5. 4. Beyond Budgeting in practice

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Agnes Burell; Anna Mattsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Beyond budgeting; practice; traditional budgeting; leadership; management processes; principles; practical implications; contingencies; agile management;

    Abstract : The budgeting debate concerns that traditional budgets have become dysfunctional in today’s volatile business environment. Thus, it can seem logical that organisations would implement alternatives, and beyond budgeting has become popular. READ MORE

  6. 5. Demands of Autonomous Vehicles on Urban Infrastructure : A Study of required transformations and global adaptability to AVs

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

    Author : Apsara Waqas; Esayas Shishore; [2021]
    Keywords : Smart city; Smart Mobility; Sustainability; Autonomous mobility; Urban infrastructure; Road network patterns; Land use; IoT; AV navigation;

    Abstract : This paper aims to assess the limits of urban fabric for the autonomous vehicles and demands of AVs on the infrastructure. It includes the existing road situation and required transformation for successful adaptability of this smart mobility in future. READ MORE