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  1. 1. Managing global teams in a knowledge-intensive organization: Middle management’s perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mariam Mazanishvili; Sonam Kundnani; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Middle management; global teams; global organizations; sensemaking;

    Abstract : Managing global teams in today's world has become the norm for many organizations, placing middle managers in an even more important position, especially in a knowledge-intensive context. Although middle management is frequently discussed phenomena nowadays, there is a need for insights to understand middle management sensemaking of everyday activities in managing global teams in a knowledge-intensive context. READ MORE

  3. 2. Management Control Systems, Performance and Uncertainty : A quantitative study on the role of MCS in uncertain contexts

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Julia Lewinson Skörd; Tova Racov; [2023]
    Keywords : Contingency Theory; Institutional Theory; Levers of control; Management Accounting; Management Control Systems; Performance; Organizational learning; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Background: Management Control Systems are shown to be valuable tools for managing different contexts and enhance organizational performance. To succeed with intended strategies, organizations must balance different levers of controls (LOC). READ MORE

  4. 3. Intra-organizational Challenges Regarding the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Faced by Multinational Enterprises : Examining the organizational performance for the 2030 Agenda

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Agota Szakacs Simon; Maria-Ippolyti Mastakouri; [2023]
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    Abstract : Abstract Purpose: The study sought to gain insight into the intra-organizational challenges faced by multinational enterprises during the implementation process of Sustainable Development Goals as well as to investigate internal communication and organizational strategies. Furthermore, the study provided recommendations to improve organizational performance regarding sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Transforming into a learning organization? A study of challenges and conditions that leaders face when supporting the development of a learning organization

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ruta Karlsson; Lina Fahlborg; [2022]
    Keywords : Learning Organization; Organizational Learning; Leadership Practices; Management; Learning Activities; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The concept of learning organizations is one of the most popular concepts within management research. There seems to be a continuous need for learning in organizations as it equips companies to survive rapid changes in the internal and external organizational environment as well as competition. READ MORE

  6. 5. Knowledge Transfer and Knowledge Storage in the Steel Manufacturing Industry : A Case Study conducted at voestalpine Precision Strip AB

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Pavle Trninić; Simon Ekholm; [2022]
    Keywords : Knowledge management; knowledge transfer; knowledge storage; tacit knowledge; explicit knowledge; manufacturing industry; Kunskapshantering; kunskapsöverföring; kunskapsbevaring; tyst kunskap; explicit kunskap; tillverkningsindustri;

    Abstract : Competitive advantage and financial performance of an organization is influenced by the knowledge it possesses, making Knowledge Management (KM) a vital field. Components of KM were often studied separately and in specific settings, while research regarding Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Knowledge Storage (KST) in the steel manufacturing industry is limited. READ MORE