Essays about: "extreme action teams"

Found 4 essays containing the words extreme action teams.

  1. 1. Challenges of translating after-action reviews to extreme action teams : A qualitative study of firefighters in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Paula Schmüser; Alexandra Viale; [2023]
    Keywords : After-action review; extreme action teams; translation challenges; implementation issues; management and organization studies;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the challenges of translation of after-action reviews (AARs) from theory and best practices into real-life. Furthermore, the purpose was to explore if existing theories can be translated to another context and how. This is examined on the case of extreme action teams, more concretely firefighters in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. DESIGN THINKING AND SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION: A CASE STUDY ON THE HUSKY SLEDGING BUSINESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Cristina Demuro; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainable innovation; design thinking; husky sledging business;

    Abstract : Mushers, sledges, and husky teams run through Lapland for approximately 5000 years already to move goods, travel, and even military purposes. Nowadays, the mushing tradition has entered the local culture and evolved into a professional vocation for numerous entrepreneurs. READ MORE

  4. 3. The SUITED Framework for International Development Project Management : Enhancing Flexibility in IDP

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Vanessa Castillo; Freddy Salgado; [2015]
    Keywords : International development; Project management; IDP; Flexibility; Participatory development; Agile; Design thinking;

    Abstract : International Development Projects (IDP) are designed to deliver sustained solutions to human life quality threatens. They aim to improve living conditions in emerging countries through initiatives that should provide long-term sustained results. READ MORE

  5. 4. Escalation of Commitment in Temporary Organisations : A Case Study of the 1996 Mt. Everest Disaster

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Aferdita Pustina; Juan Felipe Aegerter Alvarez; [2010]
    Keywords : Escalation; temporary organisations; Mt. Everest disaster 1996;

    Abstract :   In an organisation, escalation of commitment represents behaviour of decision makers who become committed to failing courses of action. This behaviour usually derives from the decision makers’ reluctance to acknowledge their failed action in the initial allotment of time and resources, and thus taking actions to manifest their prior decision were correct and they will be achieving the planned goal. READ MORE