Essays about: "skf"

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  1. 21. The Service Orientation Process at an Operative Level : - A way to start charging for services in the manufacturing industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Carl Romlin Fredriksson; Alexander Telander; [2015]
    Keywords : Service Orientation; Free-to-Fee Transition; Service Focused Business Model; Service Focus; Change in the Manufacturing Industry;

    Abstract : The Western world manufacturing industry is facing a tough global market today. The production is moved to developing countries, where the production costs are much lower. Big manufacturing companies like VOLVO, SKF and ABB are all following this trend. READ MORE

  3. 22. Online communication of CSR by Swedish MNEs : A multiple case study

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för företagsekonomi

    Author : Jacqueline Thyssen; Christiane Hinrichs; [2015]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility CSR ; CSR communication; multinational enterprises MNEs ; online; Swedish; sustainability; website; social media; sustainability report; the Volvo Group; H M; Atlas Copco; Securitas AB; SKF; SCA;

    Abstract : Most multinational enterprises face difficulties regarding what and how to best communicate activities related to corporate social responsibility. Therefore, this master thesis addresses the online communication of corporate social responsibility by Swedish multinational enterprises. READ MORE

  4. 23. Upgrading Innovativeness of Supply Chain Partners in Asia - A Case Study of SKF in China and Korea

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Yi Kwan Yvonne Ip; Siriprapha Chumchai; [2014-12-12]
    Keywords : Innovation; Relationship management; Supply chain management; Supply chain innovativeness; Supply chain partner innovativeness; Innovative climate; Strategic relationships;

    Abstract : The globalized nature of today’s market has put pressure on MNCs to find new ways to survive and innovation has been identified as a key source for improving a MNCs competitive advantage. However, due to the increased complexity of new innovations it is hard for a single MNC to act alone, as such there is a need to leverage external sources of innovation strategically. READ MORE

  5. 24. The development of Integrated Reporting as a Tool for External Communication: A case study of Volvo Group and SKF

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alper Alsan; Catrine Hermansson; [2014-10-07]
    Keywords : Integrated Reporting; External Communication; The Stakeholder Theory; The Signaling Theory;

    Abstract : Background: Integrated Reporting is the initiative to respond to the concerns about annual reports’ relevance for long-term decision-making. This has influenced the discussions about integrating connectivity of ESG issues into information about the Business Model, in order to communicate towards investors and other stakeholders about a company’s sustainable development. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Relevance and Purpose of Including Personal Qualities in an Organization’s Recruitment Process

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Simon Sörlin; Goran Vujčić; [2014-08-13]
    Keywords : personal qualities; recruitment process; selection;

    Abstract : The recruitment and selection process is based on finding the right candidate fora job in an orgnization. Deciding who is the right candidate means looking at an applicants formal competencies and personal qualities, something often portrayed in the job ads issued by organizations. READ MORE