Essays about: "translation management"

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  1. 1. Mastering the shift: exploring external CEO successions in a comparative case study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nils Karlflo; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Actor-Network Theory; ANT; actors; negotiations; Sociology of translation; Management; Corporate Governance; CEO successions; CEO retirements; CEO departure; chief executive officer; boards; chairman of the board; externalizing; owner-led; owner-steered; owner-led companies; process theory; translation theory; family successions;

    Abstract : This paper critically examines the claim made by previous research that explains CEO successions as a result of a linear process, influenced by isolated factors of causality succeeding one another. Thus, it seeks to provide a more nuanced understanding of the process of CEO successions, acknowledges the complexity, ambiguity, and unpredictability in its nature. READ MORE

  3. 2. Challenges of translating after-action reviews to extreme action teams : A qualitative study of firefighters in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Paula Schmüser; Alexandra Viale; [2023]
    Keywords : After-action review; extreme action teams; translation challenges; implementation issues; management and organization studies;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the challenges of translation of after-action reviews (AARs) from theory and best practices into real-life. Furthermore, the purpose was to explore if existing theories can be translated to another context and how. This is examined on the case of extreme action teams, more concretely firefighters in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Green Human Resource Management in a Swedish Context : An exploration into the translation of literature to practice in self-proclaimed sustainability-focused companies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Emil Lund; Kamali Smith; [2023]
    Keywords : GHRM; HRM; Green Human Resource Management; Recruitment and selection; Performance management; Training and development; Reward management; Employee relations;

    Abstract : Title: Green Human Resource Management in a Swedish Context Subtitle: An exploration into the translation of literature to practice in self-proclaimedsustainability-focused companies The purpose of this study is to investigate the implementation of green human resourcesmanagement practices within Swedish companies by applying a qualitative contentanalysis on a series of semi-structured interviews. The literature review gives a short introduction to the emerging research field of GHRM by presenting it in contrast with human resources management, highlighting the fiveareas mentioned in the research questions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stuck in translation: Why public agencies seldom succeed implementing performance budgeting : A case study on output controls of the Swedish Armed Forces

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Andreas Egevad; [2023]
    Keywords : management accounting; public sector agencies; performance budgeting; efficiency; multiple institutional logics; sociology of translation; trust;

    Abstract : Despite its benefits, output controls are less prevalent than its counterpart input controls in public sector agencies. Performance budgeting aligns the input of resources with the output of products and services systematically, enabling assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational activities. READ MORE

  6. 5. A discourse analysis of medical solution: Telemedicine idea translation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Fereshta Rahimi; Mohammed Ferdouse Shikder; [2022-06-23]
    Keywords : Telemedicine; Change; Translation; Communities of Practice CoP ; Travel of ideas; idea materialization; institutionalization;

    Abstract : Telemedicine is not confined to patient care but provides solutions to the challenges and issues that our society is facing. However, the phenomenon of telemedicine and its translation vary because of differences in rules and regulations, multifaceted networks, and initiatives taken by actors considering time and space. READ MORE