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  1. 1. Managing Reduced Working Hours: Managerial Practices and Strategies : A qualitative multiple case study about managerial practices when implementing Reduced Working Hours

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Tom Karmfalk; Marcus Ekermann; [2023]
    Keywords : Reduced Working Hours; Work-life Balance; Manager; Managerial Innovation; Change Management; Procedures; Practices;

    Abstract : Background: The average hours per week of full-time employees have decreased since 1870, however, stayed at 40 hours per week for a long time. Now, in the early 21st century, there is a new interest of lowering the weekly hours even more. READ MORE

  3. 2. Computational Design in the AEC industry : Applications and Limitations

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Rasmus Mikaelsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Parametric design; generative design; design automation; design exploration; architectural engineering construction;

    Abstract : The AEC-industry need to respond to multiple requirements from regulations and clients, leading to that building projects are becoming increasingly complex to handle for designers. CAD or computer aided design is a way to handle these challenges, and within CAD a new method is emerging: Computational design enables users to generate and explore design solutions automatically. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Vicious Cycle of Unethical Behavior : A Model for Destructive Leadership in the Remote Setting

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Marcel Lindner; Lauri Malmio; [2022]
    Keywords : Destructive Leadership; Remote Work; Goal Blockage; Organizational Discovery; Misaligned Goals; Abusive Supervision; The Dark Triad; Work-Life Balance;

    Abstract : Background: Destructive leadership seeks to explain how leaders create harmful outcomes in an organizational setting – and why do they choose to do so. However, as with most leadership theories, process models are designed with a traditional office setting in mind which has its own distinct characteristics. READ MORE

  5. 4. Efficiency and planning in the Swedish healthcare system – and design of a digital scheduling tool

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Mia Cicovic; Sanna Nordberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Healthcare; production; scheduling; planning; UX; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The Swedish regions struggle with resource utilization issues that threaten the ability to provide timely and efficient healthcare to the citizens. This study aims to investigate and map the current production, planning, and scheduling processes within the Swedish healthcare, as well as develop a digital solution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Supply Risk Management as a means of achieving World Class Commodity Management

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Fred Westerberg; Truls Nörgaard Grytli; [2020]
    Keywords : Proactive Supply Risk Management; Risk Management; Supply Chain Management; Sourcing; Commodity Management; Single Case Study; Survey; Axis Communication AB; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background Axis Communications AB is a network surveillance company based in Lund, Sweden, that has experienced steady growth for several years. Axis has no own manufacturing and instead utilize contracted manufacturers around the world. READ MORE