Essays about: "structural differentiation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words structural differentiation.

  1. 1. Impact Private Equity - The Importance of Performance Measurement to Signal Legitimacy and Avoid Mission Drift in Emerging Funds

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Emil Ståhl; Sofia Ehrenstråhle; [2023]
    Keywords : performance measurement systems; impact private equity; hybrid organizations; institutional theory; structural differentiation;

    Abstract : This paper elaborates on the research of performance measurement systems in the private equity field. By conducting a qualitative single-case study of an impact investment firm, this paper investigates the limitedly researched field of what role performance measurement systems play for emerging hybrid organizations, operating in a setting where the financial logic is inherently strong. READ MORE

  3. 2. Finnish Governmentality Investigated : Comparison of the Labor Market Policies in Two Government Programs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Pia Vähämaa; [2021]
    Keywords : Governmentality; Neoliberalization; Power; Unemployment; Welfare; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This comparative document analysis looks at the governmentality of the Finnish labor market policies (LMP’s). This study compares Sipilä’s and Marin’s government programs to see if there are differences. The focus is on depicting neoliberalization and power relations in the policies while investigating the framing of unemployment. READ MORE

  4. 3. System error: Issues in humanitarian responses to early warning information for famine

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Lidia Kalita; [2019]
    Keywords : famine; early warning information; early warning system; food insecurity; humanitarian response; systems theory; delay;

    Abstract : Humanitarian responses to famine early warning information are persistently delayed, despite immense improvements in understandings of famine and the quality of early warning systems. Famines are complex, slow-onset disasters that result in a high volume of needs, which are too large to be addressed by any one actor. READ MORE

  5. 4. Innovation as a function of company performance

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : George Charkviani; Santosh Dwivedi; [2019]
    Keywords : Innovation; Innovation Management; Innovation Strategy; Disruptive Innovation; Structural Equation Modeling; SEM;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to provide clarity on which factors within an organization positively affect its performance in terms of innovation.  Innovation is seen as a critical component of a company’s strategy in achieving market differentiation and profitability, yet for many, it remains a frustrating pursuit. READ MORE

  6. 5. HELLO, HOW CAN I HELP YOU? THE FUTURE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE IN SWEDISH SERVICE COMPANIES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Carl Lindberg; Elvira Zandhers; [2018-08-02]
    Keywords : Customer service; Future of Customer Service; Factors; Trends; Uncertainties; Scenario;

    Abstract : Continuous developments within digital services have disrupted the power balance between consumers and suppliers, and consumers have more power than ever before. As customer experience has become one of the most important ways for organizations to achieve differentiation and competitive advantage, the empowered customers, and their perceived experience has become a top priority for companies. READ MORE