Essays about: "management controls"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 245 essays containing the words management controls.

  1. 1. Controlling or compensating? A qualitative study of how organizational actors' different perceptions affect the design and evaluation of training initiatives within a company

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Moa Bernard; Nicholas Nikander; [2024]
    Keywords : Human capital; Personnel controls; MCS; Competence development; Cognitive frames;

    Abstract : Competent and talented employees are important for most companies. Despite their importance, there is a difference in research on whether employees are seen as assets or investors of human capital. READ MORE

  2. 2. Rethinking performance: Managing socio-ideological tensions with technocratic controls - A qualitative study of the effects on PMS in an organization with a strong culture post-acquisition.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Kajsa Björklind; Kajsa Thorselius; [2024]
    Keywords : Technocratic controls; Socio-ideological controls; Performance Management Systems PMS ; Cultural impact; Acquisition;

    Abstract : By conducting a qualitative single case study on a Swedish acquisition, this paper aims to examine the implications on Performance Management Systems post-acquisition, where the acquiree is characterized by a strong culture. By analyzing the findings from nine interviews using the framework of technocratic and socio-ideological controls by Alvesson & Kärreman (2004), we found a significant interplay in the controls. READ MORE

  3. 3. Managing Radical Change in Young Companies : Insights for Successful Transformation and Growth

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Magnus Strid; Adela Juras; Yung Yung; [2023]
    Keywords : Change Management; Communication; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship; Growth; Innovation; Leadership; Management; Organisation; Performance; Quality; Quality Management; Radical Change Management; Startup; Young Company; Entreprenörskap; Förändringsledning; Innovation; Intraprenörskap; Kommunikation; Kvalitet; Kvalitetsledning; Ledarskap; Ledning; Ledning av radikal förändring; Organisation; Prestation; Startyp; Tillväxt; Ungt företag;

    Abstract : Managing radical change is a critical undertaking for young companies aiming to achieve growth and adapt to evolving market dynamics. This research explores the strategies, models and challenges involved in navigating and implementing significant organizational changes. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Rise of Digital Nomads

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Nora Broman; Ellen Iljans; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital nomads; Remote work; Trust in remote work; Leading digital nomads; Management controls in remote work;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the risk, opportunities and methods that managers identify as critical when considering managing digital nomads in corporate structures. In order to present an understanding of the role trust plays in a remote work structure. READ MORE

  5. 5. Industry preferred implementation practices for security in cloud systems : An exploratory and qualitative analysis of implementation practices for cloud security

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

    Author : Carl-Johan Elfström; [2023]
    Keywords : security; cloud; practices;

    Abstract : Since the introduction of cloud computing as a standard solution for data storage and software hosting, new security measures have been developed, and data laws and compliance regulations have become more stringent. In this thesis, the exploration of compliance and regulatory documents, interviews of industry professionals, and thematic analysis of interview data  uncover some industry-preferred implementation practices that will help to ensure compliance and cloud security for applications and data storage on the cloud. READ MORE