Essays about: "barriers to knowledge transfer"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 57 essays containing the words barriers to knowledge transfer.

  1. 16. Moving from customer feedback to organizational learning : A case study of a Swedish DSO

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

    Author : Alexander Skogsberg; Marja Wedberg; [2019]
    Keywords : customer feedback; customer-orientation; knowledge transfer; regulated monopoly; kundfeedback; kundorientering; kunskapsöverföring; reglerat monopol;

    Abstract : Customer-orientation is a strategy that has been adopted by many organizations. This strategy refers to the ability to assess the customer's perception of the service quality, for instance through customer feedback. Customer feedback can be acquired through surveys or given to the frontline employees. READ MORE

  2. 17. Increasing the utilization of research in product and business development : Key factors for transferring applied research within a high technical organization

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Maria Gabrils; [2019]
    Keywords : Innovation management; Knowledge management; Industrial applied research;

    Abstract : Purpose The study aims to complement the knowledge management literature within research-based knowledge on how product developing organization can utilize the research results in product development. Main research question What are the main enablers for research-based knowledge to transfer in order to be adopted in a product developing organization? Sub research question What are the indicators for measuring the utilization of research results? What patterns for generation and spreading of knowledge increases utilization of research results? What factors in a research project are barriers for research to be adopted in product development? How do organizational structures impact the transfer of knowledge from research departments to business units? Methodology This master thesis is based on a case study at a global firm within automation, robotics and electrification. READ MORE

  3. 18. Investigating Reflections on Social Sustainability: The Case of EU-Funded Projects in Remote Northern Communities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Erika Raaby; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Social Sustainability; Northern Communities; Arctic Communities; EU Projects; Transnational Cooperation;

    Abstract : There has been a general population decline in the European Arctic and northern periphery, with out-migration being one of the main drivers. The population is ageing and less able to contribute to the economic welfare. READ MORE

  4. 19. Collaborative fashion consumption : A study on implementation barriers for rental services faced by Swedish fashion companies

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Sofia Svensson; [2019]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Collaborative Consumption; Collaborative Fashion Consumption; Rental Services; Supply Chain Management;

    Abstract : The overarching purpose of this study is to explore what perceived barriers that prevent Swedish fashion companies from implementing rental services to their current business model. A qualitative approach was adopted, where a single case study on the phenomenon of rental services, in the context of collaborative fashion consumption, CFC, was executed. READ MORE

  5. 20. Evaluation of a medium-sized enterprise’s performance by data analysis : Introducing innovative smart manufacturing perspectives

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Emmanuel Joseph Anand; Luis Carlos Chica Zafra; [2019]
    Keywords : Smart manufacturing; SMEs; Industry 4.0; availability; machine vision system; waiting time; disruption events; breakdown; Smart tillverkning; små och medelstora företag; industrin 4; 0; tillgänglighet; maskinvisningssystem; väntetid; störningshändelser; uppdelning;

    Abstract : Small and medium-sized enterprises are highly limited on resources for the transformation into smart factories. Nytt AB, a new startup specialized in smart manufacturing solutions, is completely focused on taking down the barriers with a basic solution: implementing a machine vision system with the purpose to monitor the machines of the factories. READ MORE