Essays about: "ncc"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 54 essays containing the word ncc.

1. 31. The challenge of managing support functions in a complex organization - A case study of how NCC manages their shared service center

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

   Author : Johanna Ahlin Ludvigsson; Karolina Kenttä; [2013]
   Keywords : shared service center; support functions; management control system; tensions; complex organizations;

   Abstract : A challenge large complex organizations are facing today is how to become more efficient. By having a shared service center (SSC) and thus concentrating the support functions within the organization, the producing units can instead focus on their core business. READ MORE

3. 32. CSR in International Purchasing Decisions

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Anna Jansson; [2013]
   Keywords : CSR; Sustainability; International purchasing; construction industry;

   Abstract : The need to achieve competitive advantageous among companies have made international purchasing an attractive option. Acting on international markets could be beneficial from many perspectives; one of the main driving forces is to cut costs. However, there are also a lot of challenges related to international purchasing. READ MORE

4. 33. Streamline the production process using Lean 5S

   University essay from Medie- och Informationsteknik; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Jesper Dahlin; Simon Karlsson; [2013]
   Keywords : NCC; Lean; 5S; Effektivisera; Leanverktyget; prdoduktionsprocessen;

   Abstract : Då byggbranschen idag står inför stora förändringar bör arbetsplatserna bli mer effektiva. Rörelse och väntan är två stora slöserier som kostar mycket pengar för företagen. Denna rapport ska undersöka hur produktionsprocessen kan effektiviseras med hjälp av Leanverktyget 5S. READ MORE

5. 34. The combination of Educommunication and community media as a development communication strategy - a case study of the Centre of Community Media São Miguel on Air in São Paulo, Brazil

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Cristina Souza; [2013]
   Keywords : communication for development; educommunication; media education; community media; youth; Brazil;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to introduce and analyze the case of the Núcleo de Comunicação Comunitária São Miguel no Ar (Centre of Community Media Sao Miguel on the air, freely translated), known by its acronym NCC, in order to discuss in what ways an educommunication project can contribute to local development and social change, and might be acknowledge as a Communication for Development strategy. The general research question is: in what ways can an educommunication project enhance social participation and contribute to local development? What are the main features of NCC projects in regard to social participation and local development that might characterize it as a Communication for Development strategy? The general aim of this study is to bridge Educommunication and Communication for Development. READ MORE

6. 35. Commodity exposures and risk management in the Swedish construction sector : A comparison between Skanska, NCC, Peab and JM

   University essay from Industriell teknik

   Author : Sara Lyckeberg; [2013]
   Keywords : commodity; risk; financial index; SEB; construction sector;

   Abstract : Today’s construction industry consists of fierce competition and low margins, resulting in companies focusing on cost risk awareness. The aim of this thesis was to investigate how construction companies manage their market risks, with a special focus on commodity risks. READ MORE