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Startups and their contribution to the future of sustainable aviation - A qualitative study on the role of startups in the transition of the aviation industry toward sustainable air mobility.
(2023-07-20)The aviation industry is faced with a challenge, unlike the ones it faced before. Climate change is posing an impending threat to many industries, and also aviation is urged to reduce its carbon footprint. There is an ... -
Connecting with and Supporting Grassroots Innovators - A Comparative Case Study
(2023-07-20)This paper examined how innovation hubs are identifying and connecting with grassroots innovators, and how they can support grassroots innovators. Grassroots innovators are typically entrepreneurs from poor communities. ... -
Managing Innovation in Knowledge-Intensive SMEs: A Multiple Case Study of Balancing Exploration and Exploitation
(2023-07-20)Managing the innovation processes and strategies is a common challenge for companies due to the complexity and difficulties of creating processes that favor exploitation and exploration, and not limiting the capabilities ... -
An Exploratory Analysis of Illiquid Assets: A Case Study On Dicopay Company
(2023-07-20)In Business life, whether companies are selling goods or services, one thing is certain: cash is king. The success of a Small-to-Medium-Enterprise depends on the money at hand, and a series of aspects can positively or ... -
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 ... -
Understanding Sustainability Transitions: The Perspective of Innovators in incumbent firms - A case study of the roles and challenges faced by innovators and incumbent firms
(2023-07-20)Creating green sustainable innovation is a step in the right direction towards a sustainable future. It is however not sure that incremental improvements will be enough, it is instead called for radical shifts in ... -
A Developing Country’s Decision Making in Regards to Supplier Selection - A Multiple Case Study of the Hotel Industry in Bali
(2023-07-20)The importance of supply chain management as well as the incorporation of sustainability within supply chain management is agreed upon in existing literature. It is stated that “a company can only perform as well as it ... -
Innovation and M&A: a study examining innovative capabilities post-acquisition
(2023-07-19)This study examines the impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on the innovative capabilities of firms. Given how trillions of dollars are invested in acquisitions every year, yet the failure rate of M&As remain at 70-90 ... -
Designing for Learning in Enterprise Software - An explorative case study investigating admin user needs for learning, instruction, and information retrieval.
(2023-07-19)Enterprise software plays a vital role in an organization's path to operational excellence and competitiveness. Whether or not the company is able to reap the rewards of the enterprise software depends largely on the extent ... -
Digitalization and Electrification´s Transformational Impact on the Automotive Mobility Industry - A multiple case study on the Swedish automotive mobility industry facing changing business models, challenges, and future opportunities
(2023-07-19)The automotive mobility industry, including car manufactures, car-sharing, and ride-hailing companies, is experiencing technological change through electrification and digitalization. These two trends can potentially disrupt ... -
Challenges and organizational capabilities to implement circularity in the automotive industry. A multiple case study
(2023-07-19)The market for electric vehicles has been growing rapidly in recent years. As a result, the largest share of emissions along the life cycle of vehicles will no longer come from the combustion of waste gases but from ... -
Leading the Future - How the Gender of Leaders Influences the Development of a Supportive Organizational Culture in the Hybrid Work Era School of
(2023-07-19)Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between the gender of organizational leaders and their influence on the development of a supportive organizational culture in the context of hybrid ... -
Thinking Outside the Box Inside the Chat Box - The Impact of Large Language Models on Innovation
(2023-07-19)Innovation is a key driver in the pursuit of development for both organizations and society. The development of large language models (LLMs) is disrupting industries and redefining various tasks traditionally performed by ... -
Sustainability within the Swedish automotive industry - A qualitative study of the incorporation of sustainability criteria in the decision-making process
(2023-07-19)An increasing amount of pressure has been seen from stakeholders that companies should transition their business to become more sustainable. The result of this pressure can be seen in the Swedish automotive industry as ... -
Exploring competency needs of an innovation leader - A qualitative study capturing the perspectives of innovation management practitioners on competencies and personal certificati
(2023-07-19)The innovation management profession is maturing, and standards and procedures for best practices are needed. Further, the current literature underscores the vitality of understanding the necessary knowledge and skills ... -
BUCKLE UP! Time to Ensure Responsible Innovation in the Automotive Industry: A case study of a Swedish-based automotive company
(2023-07-19)As the automotive industry undergoes a shift towards service-based solutions as an alternative to car ownership, it is essential to acknowledge the industry's challenges in terms of responsibility. The following research ... -
Towards the Implementation of Autonomous Vehicles - Stakeholders' Perspectives and Concerns
(2023-07-19)A large part of the efforts of companies in the automotive sector today is directed towards the development of autonomous driving. According to many studies conducted in recent years, autonomous vehicles (AVs) have the ... -
AI for innovators - An exploratory study on the application of Artificial Intelligence as a supportive tool in the innovation process
(2023-07-19)The technological evolution we are experiencing nowadays has impacted many businesses and industries. In this sense, one of the most influential technologies is certainly Artificial Intelligence, which especially in recent ... -
Unlocking the Secrets of Radical Innovation Leadership - An Exploration of the Leadership Practices that Drive Radical Innovation within Organizations
(2023-07-19)Innovation is essential for companies to distinguish themselves from competitors and fulfill customers' evolving needs, resulting in increased market share and financial performance. Research in academic literature has ... -
Exploring Responsible Innovation through a Gender Lens: A Comparative Case Study of Male and Female Leadership in Business
(2023-07-19)During increasinly turbulent times, both in markets, society and the environment, the need for responsibility is high. Striving towards the desired outcomes and avoiding the undesired ones for innovations becomes crucial, ...