Essays about: "functional managers"

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  1. 1. Digital Transformation of Public Administrations: How Project Organization Structure Affects the ICT Implementation Process in Municipalities

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

    Author : Helena Akst; Michael Mooser; [2024]
    Keywords : digital transformation; public administration; project organization; structure; process;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to provide an in-depth understanding of the role of project organization structure in the implementation process of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in public administrations. By conducting a comparative case study of two German municipalities, this study reveals how institutional logics conflict in the ICT implementation process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Breaking the Status Quo? - An Analysis of Sustainability Managers' Change Efforts

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lucas Rennkamp; Alicia Schmidt; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Sustainability Managers; Institutional Entrepreneurship; Sustainability Logic; Sustainable Business Development; Institutional Theory; Institutional Logic; Qualitative Research;

    Abstract : Societal expectations towards corporations to include social, environmental and ethical considerations have grown in importance, and corporations largely depend on so-called sustainability managers to help them meet these expectations. This thesis provides one of the first studies into how sustainability managers work and asks: how do sustainability managers work to change their organisation for a more sustainable future? Through interviews with 18 senior sustainability managers and an analysis of the empirical findings through institutional entrepreneurship and institutional logics theory, this study identifies sustainability managers as individual actors who adopt strategic approaches and work practices similar to institutional entrepreneurs and shows their efforts to institutionalise sustainability by hybridising it with the perceived dominant market logic and by establishing legitimacy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Managing Multiple Project Management Information Systems : A Case Study of a Swedish Manufacturing Company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Oskar Aazar; Simon Gamdrup; [2023]
    Keywords : Project Management; Project Management Information Systems PMIS ; Information Systems; Organization; Project Outcome; Complexity; Information Scattering; User Experience; Projektledning; Projektledningsinformationsystem PMIS ; Informationsystem; Organisation; Projektresultat; Komplexitet; Informationspridning; Användarupplevelse;

    Abstract : Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) play a critical role in supporting project outcome. However, little attention has been paid to the impact of having multiple PMIS while governing projects within organizations. This thesis explores the effects of the presence of multiple PMIS at a large manufacturing organization. READ MORE

  5. 4. A study investigating the factors that causes delays in construction equipment projects in UX/HMI area

    University essay from KTH/Väg- och spårfordon samt konceptuell fordonsdesign

    Author : Shivalika Shivalika; [2023]
    Keywords : Construction equipment projects; delays; User Experience UX ; Human-Machine Interface HMI ; Volvo Construction Equipment; qualitative analysis; quantitative analysis; project management; communication; collaboration; Produktutvecklingsprojekt; arbetsmaskiner; förseningar; användarupplevelse UX ; människa-maskin-gränssnitt HMI ; Volvo Construction Equipment; kvalitativ analys; kvantitativ analys; projektledning; kommunikation; samarbete;

    Abstract : This research study investigates the factors contributing to delays in construction equipment projects, specifically in the User Experience (UX) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) area, with a particular focus on projects conducted at the company Volvo Construction Equipment. The study incorporates a literature review, a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, and in-depth discussions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring the Agile Project Manager - A Case Study at Scania R&D

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Ebba Sjöblom; [2023]
    Keywords : critical success factors CSFs ; agile methodology; agile project management; agile project manager; project manager competencies; project manager responsibilities; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Organizations implement agile methodologies with the aim to increase their ability to respond quickly and adapt to changing environments. Agile transformations include changes in the organizational structure, processes, and roles. READ MORE