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IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABILITY IN A FAST-GROWING SCALE-UP COMPANY - A CASE STUDY IN THE MEDTECH INDUSTRY School
(2021-07-08)As sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of society, not only from a societal and environmental perspective but also, from a corporate one (Nidumolu et al., 2009; Evans et al. 2017), companies are ... -
Implications of Accounting Standard Changes for Financial Reports: An Exploratory Study of the Transition to IFRS 16
(2020-07-01)Lease accounting has for a long time been a highly controversial topic due to the way operating leases are treated in the financial reporting. IFRS 16 is a new accounting standard for leases that aims to increase ... -
Imports of footwear to the EU from China and Vietnam: “The impact of antidumping duties on Swedish importers/retailers"
(2012-07-11)This paper aims to study the European footwear industry, which in terms of multilateral trade policy was historically subject to the Multi Fiber Agreement, but became integrated within the World Trade Organization within ... -
Improve Customer Engagement by Implementation of Service Robot - A case study in collaboration with Husqvarna Group
(2021-07-08)Background and Purpose: Customer engagement has strategic importance for firms since it enhances the performance of the firm in various aspects. Nowadays, firms are employing advanced technology to increase customer ... -
Improving Business Excellence in the Business Process; A single case study focusing on processes and people
(2016-09-27)Background: Business Excellence (BE) frameworks have become increasingly popular in the endeavour for superior business performance and strengthened competitiveness. For BE efforts to prove useful it is important to consider ... -
Improving Idea Management System Implementation Practice; Identifying Key Success Factors at China Euro Vehicle Technology AB
(2016-09-29)Studies have shown that it takes time, experience and effective strategies for a company to successfully develop and implement processes that can stimulate and trigger a flow of continuous innovation. Companies that ... -
Improving Internal Idea Generation - Exploring the first phase of the innovation process in Engineering Contractor Inc.
(2013-07-03)Studies have shown that companies, which are skilful in managing the initial phase of the innovation process – the search of promising ideas – are more likely to succeed in the rest of the innovation journey. Nevertheless, ... -
IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
(2003)The ability to create, utilise, transfer and protect knowledge is a source for sustaining competitive advantage. The augmented attention that has been given to knowledge has also lead to an increased organisational focus ... -
Improving Seafood Waste Management in Västra Götaland, for a more environmental sustainable future
(2023-07-03)Waste management has become a major concern around the world. The amount of waste is significantly growing, resulting in a negative impact on the environment. It is important to address this issue by managing waste ... -
Improving Supply Chain Collaboration through Planned Change Towards an approach for change management in supply chains
(2021-06-28)To mitigate disruptions in supply chains, organizations must consider not only risks affecting their operations but also those which affect their partners. As a consequence, supply chain disruptions can only be dealt ... -
Improving Supply Chain Efficiency in-store with a Lean Approach; A case study of Intersport Sweden AB
(2016-09-27)With improved transportation and a more open market, supply chain management has evolved into becoming increasingly complex, resulting in longer supply chains and a need for operational excellence to stay competitive. ... -
Impulsive Buying Behaviour and Restaurant Selection and Consumption
(2023-07-03)The study explores à la carte restaurant and its connection with impulsive buying, in terms of restaurant selection, menu selection and extraordinary experiences which reflects the purpose of the study and was explored ... -
IN BRANDS WE TRUST
(2003)Trust is an abstract concept whose definition can differ based on the individual. However, when it comes to brand trust in international markets, it can mean only one thing. International companies need to ensure that ... -
In Pursuit of Ambidexterity The ambidextrous nature of a small enterprise and its implications on NPD - A Case Study
(2023-07-20)Innovation is a crucial determinant of success in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced climate. This forces organizations to focus on developing future business solutions while still exploiting their existing resources ... -
In Pursuit of Legitimacy: A Decade of Non-Financial Reporting in the European Automotive Industry
(2023-07-04)Non-Financial Reporting (NFR) has grown significantly in importance within corporate reporting, particularly in the automotive industry, which is struggling with substantial inherent environmental challenges. However, ... -
In Pursuit of Promptness: Assessing the Link between HealthcareWaiting Time and Demand forVoluntary Health Insurance in Sweden
(2023-06-29)The demand for voluntary health insurance (VHI) in Sweden is growing, yet there is little evidence of what drives the growth. Research in other countries with universal healthcare indicates that waiting times in the ... -
In Search of Innovation
(2003)Theorists and practitioners have become institutionally committed to the development of efficient, and innovative processes. Nevertheless, fostering such activities demands a thorough understanding of knowledge ... -
In Search of Linkages – Examining the Relationships between Employee Attitudes, Customer Satisfaction and Business Performance
(2006)Among scholars and business practitioners, there is a continuous debate about whether or not employee attitudes can be directly associated with customer satisfaction and business performance. According to Heskett et al.’s ... -
‘In the Region for the Region’ – Tailoring Solutions to the Mid-Segmnet in Emerging Markets . A case study of Bühler Bangalore’s Mid-Segment Innovations
(2016-10-13)Western MNCs active in emerging markets have traditionally catered the high-income customers of the premium-segment. Meanwhile, the economic growth in emerging markets, such as China and India, has led to a vast mid-segment ... -
In Wine We Trust - A case study of trust and sustainability at Swedish alcohol retail monopoly Systembolaget
(2022-08-04)Trust is an important factor for increasing sustainable wine consumption. While focus often is put on consumer-trust, it is also useful to consider trust throughout all steps and relationships in the supply chain. ...