Essays about: "sensemaking of technology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words sensemaking of technology.

  1. 1. NEWCOMER ADJUSTMENT AND SENSEMAKING IN REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENTS Perspectives on remote onboarding in Higher Educational Institutions

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Tessa Schutte; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Onboarding; remote work; newcomer adjustment; organizational socialization; sensemaking;

    Abstract : The transition to remote and hybrid work environments due to the advancements in computer mediated communication and the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced challenges in the process of onboarding new hires. This research presents a case study on the remote onboarding process of new hires of Higher Educational Institutions in The Netherlands. READ MORE

  3. 2. Don't Fall! A Case Study on Market-scoping For Early-stage Technologies and the Role of Sensemaking

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Julia Klingestam Lundqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Market-scoping; early-stage technologies; dynamic capabilities; sensemaking; high tech;

    Abstract : Effectively managing uncertainty requires flexibility and strategic trade-offs, even so for firms basing their product-offer on early-stage technologies. Managers' role in strategic decisions have previously been overlooked, focusing more on predetermined market spaces based on technology, firm, and industry characteristics. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Peer-fect Website Marketing Strategy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Ellen Klofsten; Märtha Sandin Värn; [2023]
    Keywords : P2P rental platform; service marketing; sharing economy; sensemaking; Technology Acceptance Model; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores factors that influence consumers' willingness to use P2P rental platforms, and how these affect consumers’ service and brand impression. This was achieved by conducting a qualitative study through interviews and observations with participants exploring the P2P rental platform Hygglo. READ MORE

  5. 4. The coffee machine-talk that suddenly stopped

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Angelica Eshagi; Ranwa Al Nahhas; [2022-06-21]
    Keywords : Working from home; sensemaking; Sweden; transition; Covid-19; sensemaking of technology;

    Abstract : Covid-19 enforced a major unplanned change of working from home (WFH) that was accompanied by uncertainty, which led organizational members into a sensemaking process to digest and adapt to the new situation. This study conducted 25 interviews with members from different roles and industries, to investigate how employees and managers in Sweden made sense of the transition of working from the office to WFH, and how that has affected employees’ attitudes towards WFH. READ MORE

  6. 5. Making Sense of Organizational Change: The Impact of Contextual Factors on Middle Managers’ Sensemaking Processes and Room for Negotiation : A Case Study Exploring Organizational Change from a Change Recipient Perspective

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

    Author : Hanna Andersson; Anna Andtbacka; [2022]
    Keywords : organizational change; middle managers; organizational culture; sensemaking; negotiated order; change recipient perspective; organisationsförändring; mellanchefer; organisationskultur; meningsskapande; förhandling av ordning; förändringsmottagarperspektiv;

    Abstract : Throughout their existence, organizations face endless change. Organizational change programs, despite often being initiated by top management, inevitably involve employees at multiple levels in the organization, including middle managers, which could be argued to play an especially important role as they are both receivers and implementers of the change. READ MORE