Essays about: "strategic management objectives"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 119 essays containing the words strategic management objectives.

  1. 16. Managing operations resources and processes for competitive advantage : A study on the performance of Swedish pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Mohsin Raza; Jesper Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : Operations; strategy; pharmaceutical; pandemic; attributes; digitalization;

    Abstract : The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused immense challenges to businesses and people’s lives. For the pharmaceutical industry, these challenges entail changes in demand, supply chain, consumption trends, as well as a shift towards telemedicine and changes in R&D priorities. READ MORE

  3. 17. Managing Commodity Price Volatility : A Multi-Case Study

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

    Author : Erik Hällgren; Viktor Ljungdahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Commodity price volatility; raw material; strategic sourcing; Covid-19; supplier relationship management; product segmentation; escalator clause.; prisvolatilitet; råmaterial; strategiskt inköp; Covid-19; leverantörsrelationer; produktportfölj; råmaterialklausul.;

    Abstract : This study investigates possible ways of managing commodity price volatility from a purchasing perspective and how the applicability of tools depends on company specific circumstances. Covid-19 has created large disruptions in global supply chains and led to increased price volatility for virtually all commodities. READ MORE

  4. 18. Managing Mission Drift In Social Business Hybrids : An Exploratory Study On Strategies That Employees Of Social Business Hybrids Apply To Mitigate The Risk Of Mission Drift

    University essay from Jönköping University/JIBS Entrepreneurship Centre

    Author : Kim Naike Bussian; Janina Goettert; [2022]
    Keywords : social entrepreneurship; social business hybrids; mission drift; multiple value creation; social employee; pluralist employee;

    Abstract : Background: Rising global uncertainty and volatility have changed how businesses envision themselves and their future. Particularly Social Business Hybrids emphasize the importance of purpose beyond profit. Their aim is to develop a more inclusive and green economy by pursuing and creating both financial and social value. READ MORE

  5. 19. Transformation towards strategic procurement : A multiple case study of companies undergoing a procurement transformation

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Frida Bergman; Jennifer Lindegren; [2022]
    Keywords : transformation; procurement; strategic procurement; procurement transformation; internal conditions.;

    Abstract : The global business context has created an increased need for procurement to become strategic. Strategic procurement revolves around integrating procurement with the rest of the company and ensuring that its goals are in line with the company’s objectives. Strategic procurement requires it to be included in strategic planning and implementation. READ MORE

  6. 20. Achieving a Collaborative Goal-oriented Planning Process : Exploring the Early Stages of Swedish National Transport Planning

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Signe Hanson Wallgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Collaborative planning; Wicked problems; Management by objectives; Transport planning; Environmental aspects; Environmental objectives; Strategic Choice of Measures; Sweden; Kollaborativ planering; Komplexa problem; Målstyrning; Transportplanering; Miljöaspekter; Miljömål; Åtgärdsvalsstudie; Sverige;

    Abstract : The transport sector is facing a noticeable challenge to decrease its environmental and climate impacts, as well as to increase the possibility to achieve the objectives that are managing the societal development. Additionally, the early stages of transport planning are characterised by the participation of many stakeholders and that several areas of interest are affected, which entails that no distinct solution exist. READ MORE