Essays about: "strategic change projects"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 60 essays containing the words strategic change projects.

  1. 31. The convergence of societal advancement and the education of future sustainability professionals: a solution-oriented approach to place-based environmental changes - A descriptive case study of the Master's course 'Strategic Environmental Development' of Lund University, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Lindsey Zemler; [2016]
    Keywords : sustainability research education; participatory sustainability research; key competencies; stakeholder engagement; real-world learning; higher education; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Building sustainable, collaborative solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges requires a new generation of future professionals or ‘change-agents,’ the engagement of non-academic stakeholders, and academic facilitation. Educational reform is needed in order to enhance students’ competencies in becoming effective sustainability professionals. READ MORE

  3. 32. Sustainable and smart destination management : Opportunities for the DMO to act as an intelligent agent among destination stakeholders

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tarik Alami; Taymaz Tahmasebi Aria; [2016]
    Keywords : Destination Management; DMO; sustainable tourism; smart tourism; smart city; urban tourism; ICT;

    Abstract : Increasing mobility facilitated by reduced cost of connecting across distances has made cities become the most attractive and most frequently visited tourist destinations. For many urban destinations, especially in developing countries this increasing inflow of tourists contributes significantly to the local economy. READ MORE

  4. 33. Dynamic Capabilities within the Project Management Environment

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Martin Schelling; Lars Pierling; [2015]
    Keywords : Dynamic Capabilities; Projects; Project Management; Knowledge Management; Strategic Flexibility; Project Flexibility; Dynamic Markets; Strategy; Competitive Advantage;

    Abstract : Dynamic Capabilities is a contemporary popular notion, incorporating the ability to adjust a company’s resources adequately to exploit opportunities, prevent threats and consequently retain competitive advantage. Teece et al. (1997) coined Dynamic Capabilities and triggered a wave of research on the topic. READ MORE

  5. 34. Revisiting the Concept of Value Stream Mapping

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Robert Lindhe-Rahr; Alejandro Sáez Mata; [2015]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Adapting VSM; Tire Industry; Lean Tools; Strategic Improvements;

    Abstract : Value Stream Mapping is a common tool used in a lot of instances in today’s industrieswho have adopted any kind of Lean initiatives. However, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) may not always fit to the best extent and intention of the industry applying it; therefore a need for tailoring certain aspects of it have been seen in some cases where the original tool has not been enough. READ MORE

  6. 35. Worksite Logistics in House Construction : HOW STRATEGIC CHOICES AFFECT THE TOTAL COST OF THE MATERIAL SUPPLY PROCESS

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Johanna Nehler; [2015]
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    Abstract : Material supply is much more than the cost of materials. It is a chain of activities that require resources, which over time accumulate costs such as salaries and rents. The accumulated cost of the linked activities is the total cost of a process of material supply. To find the total cost, a holistic perspective is required. READ MORE