Essays about: "informal organizations"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 164 essays containing the words informal organizations.
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1. MEANINGFUL OR MEANINGLESS? THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMAL RELATIONSHIPS - A case study of the perceived importance of relationship enablers between the United Nations and the European Union
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The special meaning of the UN-EU relations characterized not only by symbolic significance but also in terms of legitimization and especially growing financial importance, complemented by the findings of previous literature on business organizations underscoring the value of informal relationships, led me devote this thesis to the perceived importance of social capital in the UN-EU relations. In line with existing theories of social capital which argue that the interpersonal side of relationships can lead to advantages, pointing at the same time to some favorable conditions such as trust, obligations and expectations, and relational embeddedness that need to be fulfilled for a relationship to become meaningful, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of the individuals involved in the informal relationships between the UN and the EU on the relevance of these relational social capital conditions. READ MORE
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2. Upskilling the Workforce in the Context of Digital Transformation - Managers’ Perspectives on the Learning Process
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The concept of upskilling is argued to be essential for organizations in the digital age since it allows them to remain competitive by providing their workforce with the necessary skills to adjust to new technologies and ways of working. However, previous research has primarily focused on what skills to achieve but studies on how to adapt and train the workforce in the context of digital transformation is still limited. READ MORE
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3. A Multi-Level Perspective: Construction and Demolition Waste Management System : Case Study: Bengaluru
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)Abstract : A significant proportion of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is encompassed within the broader category of global waste. The handling of C&D waste is subject to the influence of a tripartite of environmental, social, and economic factors. READ MORE
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4. Informal Knowledge Sharing : Grasping the Complexity of Sharing Knowledge in Ericsson’s Software Development
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Projekt, innovationer och entreprenörskapAbstract : Many organizations have realized the importance of managing what they know in a proper way, with the sharing of knowledge as one of the most central aspects. However, the practices of knowledge sharing are seldom fully understood, and thus implementations of technical systems intended to improve knowledge sharing have less effect than expected. READ MORE
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5. Recruiting immigrants : A Swedish study of the recruitment practice in the hospitality industry
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Immigration is a megatrend that continues to change our society. With an influx of people this means that the workforce becomes more diverse. READ MORE
