Essays about: "external validity"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 87 essays containing the words external validity.

  1. 36. Management of intrinsic competencies for sustainable organizational growth : The study of the Swedish construction industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Faris E Alaqra; Patrik Leveau; [2018]
    Keywords : Communication; Motivation and Cohesion; Organizational Behavior and Structure; Internal Organizational Development; Sustainable Organizational Growth; Swedish Construction Industry; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Introduction: The study focuses on organizations that operate in the construction industry. The organizations studied are Skanska, Veidekke, and Serneke. The three organizations are established organizations in the Scandinavian construction industry. READ MORE

  3. 37. A Study of Creativity and Innovation within Agile Project Management : A Quasi-experimental Case Study of a Scrum Team

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Erik Sjölund; [2018]
    Keywords : Creativity; Innovation; Agile methods; Scrum; Management; Management system;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been conducted at Uppsala University and was performed in collaboration with the company Alten Sverige AB during a time period of twenty weeks.The purpose of the study was to enhance the creative and innovational output of agile project teams within the organization by revising and improving an existing management system. READ MORE

  4. 38. Introducing a Framework for Innovation Readiness Levels – A Framework to Evaluate Innovation Efforts

    University essay from KTH/Integrerad produktutveckling

    Author : Carl-Magnus Lunner; Emelie Worrmann; [2018]
    Keywords : Technology Readiness Level TRL ; Innovation process; Design Thinking; Lean Start-Up; The Innovators Method; Business Model Innovation; User-Centred Design; Technology Readiness Level TRL ; innovationsprocesser; Design Thinking; Lean Start-up; Innovators Method; affärsmodellsinnovation; användar-fokuserad design;

    Abstract : When developing new products, it is important to be able to evaluate their readiness as this helps organizations manage three major challenges of product development, performance, schedule, and budget. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) discovered this in 1990 and developed a nine-level framework to measure the progression of technology development, Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). READ MORE

  5. 39. Soft Due Diligence to Improve Integration in Business Acquisitions: Midroc Electro in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Emma Sundberg; Robert Svensson; [2017]
    Keywords : acquisitions; due diligence; soft due diligence; integration;

    Abstract : Title: Soft Due Diligence to Improve Integration in Business Acquisitions Level: Master thesis in Business Administration Authors: Emma Sundberg & Robert Svensson Supervisor: Daniella Fjellström Examiner: Maria Fregidou-Malama Date: June 1st, 2017 Aim: The aim of this study is to create a deeper understanding of soft due diligence and its role in the integration process of acquisitions. Methodology: This research applies a qualitative research approach. READ MORE

  6. 40. Adopting gamified assessment tools in hiring practices

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Angelica Helgesson; Emelie Karlsson-Wedin; [2017]
    Keywords : Gamification; Selection; Assessment; Innovation; Adoption;

    Abstract : Gamified assessment tools are a novel assessment phenomenon that is adopted by organizations. Still, academics are stressing a lack of established research on their level of validity. READ MORE