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1. 1. A critical overview of the RFQ process of a Global Company

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Eric Toste; Muhammad Ahmed; [2022]
   Keywords : Request for quotation; Sourcing; Standardization; Transformation; Lean; Business strategy; Alignment; Framework; Benchmarking;

   Abstract : The increasing globalization has changed the dynamics of different functions within organizations. One function is procurement which has transformed from an operational to a strategic function. READ MORE

3. 2. Internal benchmark of IKEA's Sourcing Assignment processes and documents across business areas and categories - A multiple case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Axel Heiskanen Nilsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Sourcing Assignment; Internal benchmark; Multiple-case study; Cross-case analysis; Internal best practice; Category management in purchasing; Category source sourcing plan; IKEA way of working; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: The IKEA Range & Supply organisation consists of business areas (BAs) and categories. BAs work with product development toward end-customers while the material-based categories work toward suppliers with purchasing and sourcing related tasks. READ MORE

4. 3. To commit or not commit

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Oliver Åkerman; Luis Ibbeken; [2017]
   Keywords : Employee´s CSR commitment; employee´s CSR communication; organizational culture; internal CSR; internal communication; training education; leadership; IKEA; home furnishing retailer; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: To commit or not commit: An examination of employee commitment towards organizational CSR initiatives Course: BUSN39 Business Administration: Global Marketing Authors: Luis Ibbeken & Oliver Åkerman Key Words: Employee´s CSR commitment; employee´s CSR communication; organizational culture; internal CSR; internal communication; training & education; leadership; IKEA; home furnishing retailer. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how sales employees who are working in an organization that defines CSR as part of their corporate strategy commit towards CSR and how they communicate CSR messages in the customer interaction on the sales floor. READ MORE

5. 4. The Role of MCS in Supporting Different Ways of Organizing Ambidexterity - A case study of IKEA

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Elina Luotola; Tammy Reile; [2017]
   Keywords : Innovation; Ambidexterity; Management control systems; Exploration and exploitation; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to discover the different ways to organize ambidexterity, and investigate what role MCS plays in the contribution of achieving the balance of organizational ambidexterity. We sought to create a theoretical framework that conceptualizes the relations between MCS and different forms of ambidexterity, based on both previous literature and a case study of IKEA focusing on the organization of ambidexterity and the role of MCS to support it. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainable Innovation - Driving Factors in Large Firms

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Clara Alderin; Thao Do; [2016]
   Keywords : sustainable innovation; regulations; market demand; business opportunities; interfunctional collaboration; management commitment; knowledge management; corporate culture;

   Abstract : During recent years, there has been a growing interest in sustainable innovation both in academia and in practice. Our qualitative, multiple case study examines this emerging field in the context of large firms. By doing so, this thesis contributes to the understanding of the concept as well as the underlying factors driving sustainable innovation. READ MORE