Essays about: "role of technology in business organizations"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 124 essays containing the words role of technology in business organizations.

  1. 16. Purchasing Assessment Tool – Assessment and benchmarking of strategic purchaser skill set

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Harald Österling; [2022]
    Keywords : Purchasing and supply management; Procurement; Competencies; Purchasing performance management PPM ; Strategic purchasing competencies; Competency assessment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : According to studies, a strategically aligned purchasing strategy can increase both purchasing and business performance. The foundation for executing a strategically aligned purchasing strategy is the fact that strategic purchasing professionals inherit the relevant competencies and that organizations have tools to track purchasing professionals' performance. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Pursuit Towards Circular Business Models in the Real Estate Industry : Challenges and Enablers in Commercial Tenant Adaptations

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Sunny Simonian; Axel Lundbäck; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular economy; circular business models; commercial real estate; tenant adaptations; Cirkulär ekonomi; cirkulära affärsmodeller; kommersiella fastigheter; hyresgästanpassningar;

    Abstract : Today's society rests upon a mainly linear approach where the make-use-dispose model dominates. At this moment, it is undeniable that human activity and the use of virgin resources has led to major negative impacts on the environment, which makes today's linear approach unsustainable. READ MORE

  4. 18. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology within Central Securities Depositories : An Exploratory Study from a Business Perspective

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

    Author : Robin Dang; [2022]
    Keywords : Distributed Ledger Technology; Central Securities Depository; Business opportunities; Distribuerade liggare; Centrala värdepappersförvarare; Affärsmöjligheter;

    Abstract : Organizations in the financial services industry are coming under increasing pressure. Regulatory compliance, operational inefficiencies, and the higher cost of capital are all forcing incumbents to adapt. As such, there are strong incentives for technological innovations that either reduce costs or generate new revenue. READ MORE

  6. 20. Digitalisation of learning and development : The impact of Massive Open Online Course platforms on the L&D role

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Camilla Keen; [2022]
    Keywords : L D; learning and development; workplace learning; massive open online course; MOOC platforms; learning content platforms; online learning platforms; learning digitalisation; corporate learning;

    Abstract : Despite the growing expectation on corporate Learning & Development (L&D) units to transform practices and roles and take a more strategic role to better meet the needs of lifelong learning and up- and reskilling in organizations, many fail to use technology such as Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms that could support the shift. The aim of this study is to provide a better understanding of why those in L&D who are using MOOC platforms do so and what impact it has on the role of L&D. READ MORE