Essays about: "uses of information system in an organization"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the words uses of information system in an organization.

  1. 11. Central Control in a Decentralized Organization -A case study of Svenska Handelsbanken

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Daniel Karlsson; Helena Jonebrant; [2011-06-20]
    Keywords : Centralization; Control; Culture; Decentralization; Handelsbanken; Management; Organization;

    Abstract : Background and problem: Much research has been conducted on how organizations use management control tools to optimize their business. Traditionally, centralized organizations strive for better control and the central departments are responsible for figuring out the best way of action and inform the sub units about this corporate practice. READ MORE

  3. 12. Evaluating the use of BSC-DEA method in measuring organization´s efficiency

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Handels- och IT-högskolan

    Author : Pooria Niknazar; [2011]
    Keywords : balanced scorecard; data envelopment analysis; it investment‟s effects;

    Abstract : In today's business environment, organizations try to improve their efficiency in order to have more power in the global competition. This requires capabilities to detect and evaluate the impact of Information Technology (IT) on the organization's efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 13. Farmers´ decisions factors : a case study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Richard Nygren; [2011]
    Keywords : dairy cow; contingency; decision factors; AMS; dairy farmer;

    Abstract : This study examined the factors influencing dairy farmers´ decisions to invest in automated milking systems (AMS). The problem studied involves uncertainty, information and complexity for dairy farmers in specific decision contexts. READ MORE

  5. 14. Good work done well? -A study of the measurement of effectiveness and efficiency in Swedish charities

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Ridelberg; August Runge; [2010-06-23]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: The increased number of contracts for public services and the media scrutiny following recent control failures have placed a focus on nonprofit organizations and their reporting of effectiveness and efficiency. Since nonprofit organizations per definitions are not allowed to distribute profits to the suppliers of capital, something else must be used as a substitute for this measure. READ MORE

  6. 15. Strategic Environmental Assessment Pre-Study of That Luang Marsh : For Sustainable Development in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Fredrik Olsson; [2010]
    Keywords : That Luang Marsh; Laos; urban wetland; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; wastewater treatment; Vientiane; sustainable development; flood control; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; constructed wetland; That Luang Marsh; Laos; urbana våtmarksområden; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; strategisk miljöbedömning; vattenrening; Vientiane; hållbar utveckling; översvämningsskydd; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; konstgjorda våtmarker;

    Abstract : IntroductionLao People Democratic Republic (Lao PDR / Laos) has a population of 5.8 million people and is today one of the least developed countries in Asia. That Luang Marsh (TLM) is the largest remaining urban wetland (2000 hectare) in Vientiane Capital, which historically has supplied wildlife and local people with several eco-services. READ MORE