Essays about: "external change agent"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words external change agent.

  1. 1. An exploration of the roles played by external sustainability consultants in organizations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rebecca Larsson; Nimisha Timmerbäck; [2022-06-23]
    Keywords : Sustainability consultants; roles; sustainability; change agents; change management; fashion-setter; agent of stability; management consulting;

    Abstract : One of our most important, yet difficult, missions in modern society is to make the world more sustainable. Due to the complexity of sustainability issues, the lack of knowledge or expertise in the area, companies may choose to hire an external sustainability consultant to further their sustainability work. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Efficacy of Decoupled Search : The roles of commitment, assimilation, and ownership in external knowledge transference.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Simon Önnered; [2022]
    Keywords : Decoupled search; external innovation lab; foresight-driven innovation; retail experience; ownership; assimilation; commitment.;

    Abstract : Recent development in search for external knowledge links the practise with foresight and decouples the process from the actuating firm. Enabling new opportunities for generating insights whilst raising concerns for how change is inflicted on the focal firm. READ MORE

  4. 3. Internal strain in the magnetocaloric alloy MnCoSi

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Synkrotronljusfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Olivia Vaerst; [2021]
    Keywords : MnCoSi; Magnetocaloric Effect; Arc Melting; Strain; X-Ray Diffraction; Williamson-Hall; Rietveld Refinement; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Cooling systems based on magnetic refrigeration are a promising and environmentally friendly alternative to commonly used gas-compression refrigeration. Magnetic refrigeration is based on the magnetocaloric effect. READ MORE

  5. 4. Licence to Talk : Sustainability Managers and their Managerial Realities within the Corporate Sustainability Paradox

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mounia El hajjari Borg; Elin Sundberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability managers; sustainability-dedicated professionals; sustainable development; sustainable management; corporate sustainability; corporate paradox; CSR; stakeholders; governance; sustainability strategies; communication; strategic communication; sustainability reporting; non-financial disclosure; private sector in Sweden; paradox approach; paradox perspective; business case; social and environmental responsibility; organizations; multinationals; MNC; Nils Brunsson; organizational theory; organizational hypocrisy; neo-institutionalism; organizational individuals; organizational tension on the individual level; decision-making; action; business operations; isomorphism; institutional logics; market logics; reporting frameworks; GRI; global reporting initiative; walk the talk; change making; change agent; systemic change; behaviour and human resources; identity work; organizational sociology; legitimacy; organizational external and internal pressures.; Hållbarhetschefer; hållbarhetsrelaterade roller; hållbar utveckling; hållbar ledning; hållbarhet; paradox; CSR; intressenter; styrning; hållbarhetsstrategier; kommunikation; strategisk kommunikation; hållbarhetsrapportering; icke-finansiell information; privat sektor i Sverige; paradox perspektiv; affärsstrategi; socialt och miljöansvar; organisationer; multinationella företag; MNC; Nils Brunsson; organisationsteori; organizational hypocrisy; hyckleri; neo-institutionalism; organisatoriska individer; individnivå; beslutsfattande; affärsverksamhet; isomorfism; institutionell logik; marknadslogik; rapporteringsramverk; GRI; global reporting initiativ; walk the talk; förändringsarbete; förändringsagent; systemförändring; beteende och mänskliga resurser; identitetsarbete; organisatorisk sociologi; legitimitet; externa och interna påtryckningar.;

    Abstract : While sustainability-dedicated managers and related titles represent a profession that has hardly existed for more than a decade, it is not surprising that the field of research concentrating on these professionals is in itself relatively new. With an increasing demand for corporations to take their social and environmental responsibility, and a corporate sustainability characterized by tension and paradox, we found it of importance to explore the role and entanglements of these professionals. READ MORE

  6. 5. Interim CFO as the leading change agent in a digital transformation of the finance function : A qualitative multiple case study approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mattias Gullers; Axel Gref; [2021]
    Keywords : Digital Transformation; CFO; Change Agent; Interim Management; Interim CFO; Finance Function; Acceptance; Legitimacy; Externalization of Management; Organizational Culture;

    Abstract : This study contributes to the existing literature by combining the field of digitaltransformation of the finance function and interim management. To answer the researchquestion, a qualitative multiple case-study was conducted that consisted of 10 semi-structuredinterviews with interim CFOs that have over 10 years of experience in digital transformationsof the finance function. READ MORE