Essays about: "project-based work"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 60 essays containing the words project-based work.

  1. 31. Towards a network-based knowledge culture : An exploratory case study of cross-functional integration in new product development teams

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Anna Hamlin; [2016]
    Keywords : Network-based knowledge culture; cross-functional projects; knowledge management; organizational culture; new product development;

    Abstract : Background: The reason for conducting this master thesis within the field of knowledge management derived from the realization that there was a need for an increased understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics of the integration and transfer of knowledge in cross-functional new product development projects. Research advocates that organizations with organic project-based environments with fluid team boundaries may aggravate routine-based work and organizational memory, which in turn may lead to an organizations’ inability of capturing and storing existing personalized knowledge for internal storage and future transfer (Koskinen, 2004). READ MORE

  3. 32. Systematic technological development in bridge construction

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande; KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : ANNIKA JÖNSSON; JOHANNA GLANZMANN; [2015]
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    Abstract : Byggbranschen präglas av låg produktivitetsutveckling. Lean är en välkänd förbättringsstrategi för ett enskilt företag som används inom tillverkningsindustrin för att öka produktiviteten. READ MORE

  4. 33. Challenges of Technological Implementation: An evaluative study of the BIM implementation process in a construction consultancy firm

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Josefine Schedvin; [2015]
    Keywords : Organizational change; Technological implementation; Enterprise resource planning system ERPS ; Building Information Modeling BIM ; Technological diffusion; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : As a mean of tackling the harsher business environment of today has use of various enterprise resource planning systems (ERPS) increased. It, thus, felt self-evident to focus on what implementation of such new technology would mean and involve both for a whole organization as well as its employees. READ MORE

  5. 34. The surgeon´s third hand

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Anton Hoffman; [2015]
    Keywords : Technical development; surgery; invasive procedures;

    Abstract : The biggest technical development within the field of surgery is focused on minimal invasive procedures. With new robot assisted solutions can the surgeons work more precise with a great level of flexibility. The work is nevertheless connected to a long set-up time and big costs. READ MORE

  6. 35. Preparing for Disasters -Experiences of collaborative governance & coordination in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Zacharias Tjäder; [2015]
    Keywords : Coordination; Collaborative Governance; Disaster Preparedness; Dhaka City; Crisis Management; Duplication; Intellectual Property; Poverty; Koordinering; Samverkan; Samverkansstyrning; Bangladesh; Dhaka; Krishantering; Fredsbyggande; Duplicering;

    Abstract : Dhaka city and Bangladesh is unique in many ways. The country profile is most definitely an interesting case to study through the lenses of disaster management. In this thesis a framework or theories encompassing collaborative governance and coordination crisis- management networks is applied to the challenging context of Bangladesh. READ MORE