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Discursive framing and organizational venues: mechanisms of artificial intelligence policy adoption
2021
The purpose of this article is twofold: to theoretically assess ideational and organizational explanatory factors in the adoption of artificial intelligence policies; and to examine the extent to which the European Union has managed to facilitate a coordinated artificial intelligence policy in the Nordic countries. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach based on systematic web searching, systematic policy document analysis and key informant semi-structured interviews. The study finds that the European Union has utilized framing-based strategies to set an agenda for a coordinated European artificial intelligence policy. Moreover, the strategy has affected member-state artificial intell…
Universities' mundaneness and regional engagement : Setting the stage
2022
This chapter introduces the main logic of this volume, which starts from the grassroots level of universities’ “everyday” engagements, looking at the manifold ways in which university knowledge agents build connections with multiple regional partners across the public and private sectors, and civic society more generally. Roles, functions and normative orientations of universities in the context of their surrounding regions have, in many cases, been taken for granted and, thus, have not been systematically addressed and/or still lack theorizing, due to the focus being on extraordinary, large-scale and eye-catching activities, and financially impressive transactions such as patents and spin-…
Universities and regions: New insights and emerging developments
2022
In this concluding chapter, the editors take stock of the empirical findings across the cases and levels of analysis and link the empirical evidence to the analytical framework presented in Chapter 2. In so doing, we revisit the interplay between macro, meso, and micro dimensions of the environments as well as the temporality in which higher education institutions (HEIs) operate, which, taken together, help shape the mundane (everyday) or routine behaviours of actors within HEIs. The editors conclude by suggesting that the empirical evidence and conceptual insights advanced in this volume represent a needed first step, yet more needs to be done (future studies) to further unpack how the dyn…
Unpacking Mundaneness : A novel conceptual framework for universities and regional engagement
2022
In this chapter, we debate the current view on university-regional engagements and suggest a renewed theoretical framework based on four main elements – macro, meso, micro dimensions, as well as a meta-dimension of temporality that cuts across all levels. The macro environment is typically defined as pertaining to public policies, culture, laws, and economy, while the meso environment includes links between the macro (societal) forces and the micro (agents) level through intermediate institutions and structures and is characterized by the processes and mechanisms of interaction of different actors. The micro level is about agency – organizations or individuals/groups within organizations – …
Vil økt fysisk aktivitet kunne redusere andelen trygdemottakere? : En case-studie basert på deltakere ved Aktiv på dagtid, Aust-Agder
2018
Masteroppgave offentlig politikk og ledelse ME502 - Universitetet i Agder 2018 This study is based on Aktiv pådagtid as an case study. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between increased participation in physical activities directed by Aktiv på dagtid and the participants status in relation to working life. To better understand the relationship between these two variables, the study include three possible predictors:health, social support and self-efficacy.Thisstudy use a paper-based survey with 144 respondents, which represent the participants atAktiv på dagtid, who are at theage between 16-70, receive social security benefits and resides in the municipalities of…
Work rhythm, flow and success in a project : a case study research
2013
Masteroppgave i økonomi og administrasjon - Universitetet i Agder 2013 Organisations and individuals are shaped and influenced by their environment and interaction with others in a conscious or unconscious manner. Due to increased competitiveness, organisations need to be aware of elements in their environment and how these can affect operations and outcomes. Rhythms in organisations and the employee’s work rhythms are considered to influence flow and the achieved level of success in organisations. This thesis aims to investigate factors setting the work rhythms for organisations and individuals, and to study whether work rhythms influence flow and level of success. Our research question wa…
Sustainable strategies: Integrating sustainability practices into corporate business operations : How can companies in polluting industries develop a…
2019
Master's thesis Business Administration BE501 - University of Agder 2019 This thesis seeks to study how companies within polluting industries can develop and implement profitable and sustainable business strategies. In order to answer the given research question, the shipping and cruise line industry is the chosen industry of study, due to its air and water pollutions. Research on the field states that the strategic management process of companies within the industry is rather challengingand addresses the need for further studies. The literature identified a gap between the development and implementation phases, with the latter stated as most difficult for the strategic manager. Therefore, …
Norwegian sitt samfunnsansvar : Er Norwegian sitt samfunnsansvar godt forankret i deres organisasjon?
2018
Masteroppgave økonomi og administrasjon BE501 - Universitetet i Agder 2018 Denne oppgaven har til hensikt å undersøke hvor godt forankret samfunnsansvaret til Norwegian er i organisasjonen. Tematikken er relevant fordi viktigheten av organisasjoners samfunnsansvar stadig vokser og Norwegian er en global organisasjon som både har blitt hyllet og høylytt kritisert for deler av sitt samfunnsansvar. Flyselskaper blir av mange oppfattet som verstinger, både når det kommer til miljø og på arbeidsforholdene de ansatte har. Norwegian har vært mye omtalt og er en kjent aktør i media når det kommer til disse forholdene. Organisasjonens miljøsatsing kombinert med ulike konflikter med forskjellige ansa…
Suksessfaktorer for effektive prestasjonsmålingssystemer
2019
Masteroppgave økonomi og administrasjon BE501 - Universitetet i Agder 2019 Det er lenge forsket på hva som er det optimale prestasjonsmålingssystemet for at organisasjoner skal kunne oppnå overordnede mål og ønsket verdiskapning. Tidligere forskning legger til grunn flerdimensjonale prestasjonsmål, ledelse og organisasjonskultur,læring og utvikling, ansattes involvering og deltakelse, samt belønningssystemer som viktige organisatoriske suksessfaktorer for et effektivt prestasjonsmålingssystem. Formålet med oppgaven er å se hvilke suksessfaktorer som skal til for å lykkes med implementeringen av et effektivt prestasjonsmålingssystem i organisasjoner som har både innleide og faste ansatte. An…
A Study on Change Leadership : The Case of Non-Profit Volunteer Organizations
2018
Master's thesis Business Administration BE501 - University of Agder 2018 Volunteer non-profit organizations face changes continually, as well as the private and public sector (Moran and Brightman 2000, p.66; Burnes, 2004). Leading change is an essential part of leadership for organizations that wish to stay fresh and up to date. These non-profit organizations have a social/humanitarian mission objective, are usually owned by their members, and instead of seeking financial profits, they often desire social/humanitarian impact. The difference between non-profit, for-profit, and public organizations could affect the way organizations should handle challenges and changes in non-profit organizat…