Essays about: "the role of human resource management department"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words the role of human resource management department.

  1. 1. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of corporate culture in managing cultural diversity - A case study on a German multinational company

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

    Author : Rafiul Abedin Chokder; Paulina Vanessa Díaz Tapia; [2019]
    Keywords : National Culture; Corporate Culture; Germany; MNC; Employee’s Perception.; Nationell kultur; Företagskultur; Tyskland; MNC; Medarbetares uppfattning.;

    Abstract : Research Aim: Our aim is to understand how multinational companies integrate cultural diversity of employees in their corporate culture. To achieve this objective, we compare the employees’ perception with the company's view on the topic. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case study is conducted with three sets of questionnaires. READ MORE

  4. 3. The safety manager as a boundary spanner between communities of practice : The employment of a safety manager in a Swedish construction company

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Martin Desmond; Henrik Hansson; [2017]
    Keywords : Safety management; safety manager; boundary spanning; communities of practice; human resource management;

    Abstract : Safety is an important concern within the construction industry.  Many different management strategies exist in the literature, but despite ambitious efforts to improve the safety and prevent accidents, the accident incidence is still unacceptably high. READ MORE

  5. 4. Knowledge Sharing within the New Strategic Human Resource Department. Knowledge sharing in the case of Volvo Group

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emma Lundstedt; Christine Nilsson; [2016-10-14]
    Keywords : Knowledge sharing; Human Resources; Multinational Corporation; Facilitators; Barriers;

    Abstract : Knowledge sharing (KS) has been argued to be the key driver of competitiveness for Multinational Corporations (MNCs), and the subject is well established within International Business studies. However, this study covers a new context of the new strategic Human Resource department. READ MORE

  6. 5. Identifying Norms and Normative Expectations in an Organisational Hierarchy: A Study of Social Norms within Human Resources

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mikael Szalay; [2016]
    Keywords : Keywords: social norms; behavioural economics; human resources; organisational psychology; economics; management; normative expectations; normative beliefs; personal norms; ethically; socially; coordination game; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study will investigate and understand the social norms that resides within a globally operating organisation. Within this organisation, this study targeted the Human Resource department for its unique role and close bond to the company policy which can provoke ethical dilemmas that require a collective understanding among the employees and managers to resolve. READ MORE