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1. 1. Resistance to Change : A Constructive Approach for Managing Resistant Behaviors

   University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

   Author : Hakan Erkal; Sinan Kebapci; [2009]
   Keywords : change management; resistance to change; sensemaking; communication; participation;

   Abstract : This study aims to understand, describe, and analyze the factors that lead employees resist organizational change efforts. More specifically, by locating various types of roots and symptoms of resistance, we have developed a framework which managers or individuals, who plan to initiate a change program, can use to manage resistance and to benefit, if exist, from the constructive value of resistant behaviors of employees. READ MORE

3. 2. Forecasting Management

   University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

   Author : Andreas Jessen; Carina Kellner; [2009]
   Keywords : Sales Forecasting; Sales Forecasting Process; Forecasting Management; Forecasting Methods; Performance Measurement; Domain Knowledge; Forecasting Systems; Emerging and Developing Country Markets; Construction Equipment; VCE Region International; Volvo;

   Abstract : In a world that is moving faster and faster, a company’s ability to align to market changes is becoming a major competitive factor. Forecasting enables companies to predict what lies ahead, e.g. trend shifts or market turns, and makes it possible to plan for it. READ MORE

4. 3. Talented People in Today's Organization; in Particular How to Support and Stimulate Them to Work in Team.

   University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

   Author : Vatinee Suntharanont; [2009]
   Keywords : Talented people; Teamwork; Creativity; Innovation;

   Abstract : An issue of ‘talented people’ has been discussed for many years. Many companies consider talented employees to be the main factor of gaining competitive advantage over their competitors. This is mostly due to the fact that talented people are perceived as those who are of great value for an organization. READ MORE

5. 4. External Knowledge Acquisition And Transfer From Innovation Clusters To Central R&D Unit : The Mediating Role Of R&D Listening Posts As Technological Gatekeepers

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   Author : Michael Ahlgrimm; [2009]
   Keywords : open innovation; absorptive capacity; technological gatekeeper; international R D;

   Abstract : Over the last few decades, the industrialized world in general and the automobile industry in particular was hit by immense changes which strongly influence the management of R&D. Trends such as globalization and sharp competition on worldwide open markets, increasing product complexity in order to meet the customers’ desires for more variety and individualization, technology fusion and cross industry innovations, high level of technological and competitive uncertainty, increasing pressure to reduce R&D budgets, and shorter time to market and reduced innovation cycles in consequence of rising competition, force companies to source external knowledge and to bring in and exploit outside-in innovations instead of reinventing them their selves. READ MORE

6. 5. International Logistics : Realizing the coherence between efficient logistics strategy and international growth.

   University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

   Author : Henrik Florby; Marcus Justad; [2009]
   Keywords : Volvo Construction Equipment; Middle East; Logistics strategy; Competitive advantage; Organisational capabilities;

   Abstract : The world economy is in a transition period never experienced before, One of the main realising factors, boosting economy growth, is the catch up of many emerging countries. The emerging countries impose new competitive dimensions to the global economy, forcing well established multinational corporations into new competitive situations, brining both opportunities and threats. READ MORE