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1. 16. Capacity for Capacity Development

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Cecilie Gundersen; [2018]
   Keywords : Capacity Development; Change Management; International Development Cooperation; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The contrasting reality between the recognition of the effectiveness of capacity development as a path to achieving development and the apparent ineffectiveness of many capacity development interventions brings into question the ability of organisations to take on their envisaged role as external partners. Through interviews with informants from eleven different organisations, the study generates empirical insights into which challenges organisations encounter in their efforts to strengthen their capacities for capacity development, and how these challenges can be overcome. READ MORE

3. 17. Flex for success : A case study of the role of a leader in highly flexible organisations

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Malin Pripp; [2018]
   Keywords : Highly flexible organisations; flexibility; timeplace flexibility; leadership; adaptation; communication; responsibility;

   Abstract : Due to dynamic and rapid changing markets, technology has helped companies adapt to the market conditions and forced them to undergo a transition from permanent structures to more adaptable ones. Researchers have stressed that by implementing more adaptable structures, companies have a better chance to utilize both personnel and business resources. READ MORE

4. 18. Change Through Transformation : An exploratory case study on leadership in contrasting organisational contexts of IKEA Sweden.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Karl Gårlin; Mathias Kostet; [2016]
   Keywords : transformational leadership; transformational culture; organisational culture; IKEA; temporary organisation; permanent organisation; project management; leadership; managerial perspective;

   Abstract : As corporations have to adapt to an ever-faster spinning global environment they often turn to projects as a facilitator to positive change. With the increase in temporary projects more line managers are faced with leading projects in the permanent organisation, a task that can be widely different from leadership in the permanent organisation. READ MORE

5. 19. Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Turn and face the strange - Struggles of identity work in organisational change

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sigrid Carstairs; Victor Lindeberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Organisational Change Organisational Discourse Identity Work Organisational Identification Organisational Subcultures Identity Planned Organisational Change Values Subcultural Dominance Identity loop Culture and Identity Discourse Self-doubters Soldiers Surfers; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In today’s fast moving business environment, organisational change is considered a key requisite to remain competitive, however, organisational change can be a double-edged sword as it can create difficulties for individuals in their identity work carried out in the organisation. Moreover, how individuals conduct their identity work in an organisation can amongst other factors be affected by discourse. READ MORE

6. 20. IKEA in India : A study of the cultural aspects of deploying an IKEA store in India

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Anna Tommysdotter; [2016]
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   Abstract : Introduction: This study is about organisational culture and different cultural influences in a cross-cultural environment at an IKEA office in India. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this master thesis is to provide increased understanding of the cross-cultural setting in regards to conceptualisation of the concept of culture as well as sense-making and sense-giving processes of employees in a trans-cultural environment in India. READ MORE