Essays about: "power and control in an organisation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words power and control in an organisation.

1. 1. CEO duality’s effect on firm performance : A comparison between the agency- and stewardship theory

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Victor Sjöstrand; Albert Svensson Kanstedt; [2022]
   Keywords : CEO duality; Stewardship theory; Agency theory; Institutional theory; CEO power; CEO discretion; USA; Sweden; Japan;

   Abstract : Background: CEO duality has been a highly discussed topic for the last 20 years. The trend shows that more and more companies and countries move towards a separation of the roles of CEO and chairman of the board, but the empirical results show little evidence that this is beneficial for firm performance. READ MORE

3. 2. WHAT YOU CAN’T MEASURE - YOU CAN’T IMPROVE - The role of maturity models to improve data governance

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elsa Källström; Elin Vieglins; [2021-07-08]
   Keywords : data governance; maturity model; maturity assessment; maturity levels; improvement areas;

   Abstract : Background and purpose: As a consequence of the growing power of data, there is a need for companies to maximise the value derived from it. However, to maximise the value derived from data, it needs to be available, secure, relevant, and of high quality, which can be assured by data governance. READ MORE

4. 3. Supporting the Innovation Process

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Daniel Åhré; Oscar Månsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Innovation Processes; Informal Control; Innovation Management; Product Innovations; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Supporting the Innovation Process – An Exploration of Informal Control Mechanisms within Product Innovation Processes Seminar date: June 3, 2021 Authors: Oscar Månsson & Daniel Åhré Supervisor: Ulf Ramberg Course: BUSN09 – Degree Project in Strategic Management Purpose: This thesis aims to explore and understand the influence of informal control mechanisms within product innovation processes. Theoretical framework: The innovation process is considered to be an essential source for competitive advantage where innovation processes can be phrased as the organisation’s invention, development and implementation of ideas. READ MORE

5. 4. The dynamics of the relationship between managers and consultants - Exploring the aspects of time, power and ambiguities

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Johan Rydberg; Viktor Rönnquist; [2020-06-16]
   Keywords : Managers; Consultants; Principal-Agent theory; Management; Consultancy; Relationships;

   Abstract : This article studies what aspects affect the relationship between managers and consultants and what the consequences are. Drawing on interviews with consultants and managers from various sectors, we analysed their relationship by combining principal-agent theory with other theories within client-consultant literature which enabled a deeper understanding of the aspects and interests which shape the relationship. READ MORE

6. 5. You Wanna Be on Top? : A Narrative Career Study of Women’s Experiences and Strategies

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Alice Åslander; Joel Gedin; [2019]
   Keywords : Gender; Gender Equality; Organisation; Critical Incidents; Exit; Discrimination; Female Manager; Career; Sweden; Minority Position; Coping strategy; Mentor; Sponsor; Leadership; Narrative; Genus; Jämställdhet; Organisation; Kritiska incidenter; Utträde; Diskriminering; Kvinnliga chefer; Karriär; Sverige; Minoritetsposition; Överlevnadsstrategi; Ledarskap; Narrativ;

   Abstract : In Sweden, the statistics show how women are underrepresented in organisational hierarchies; as managers, executive managers, CEOs and board of directors. Qualitative research reveals that women in management positions perceive the working life in Sweden as unequal and how men and women have different terms for making a career. READ MORE