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Knowledge exchange between KIBS and their customers in a digitalization context : A case study of interactions between Bouvet and Agder Energi Nett
2019
Master's thesis Industrial Economics and Technology Management IND590 - University of Agder 2019 The rise of digitalization as one of the major trends in the world of business offersgreat challenges for organizations regarding technological knowledge. This is becausetechnology unwraps so rapid that it is difficult for organizations to sustain a ma-ture relation to technological knowledge, which in turn makes it more difficult tounderstand, master, and utilize new products and services. To resolve this issue,organizations tend to turn to consultancy firms with expertise in the technologicalfield. It is in such a setting that this thesis aims to examinehow consultancy firmsand their customers…
Food loss and waste in food supply chains. A systematic literature review and framework development approach
2021
Abstract This study examines the state of the art of the literature in the domain of food loss and waste (FLW) in food supply chains (FSC). The authors used a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to examine and synthesise the findings of the existing literature to identify the key research themes, research gaps and avenues of future research on FLW in FSC. To this end, this SLR considered 152 articles relevant for the review. The authors uncovered the extant literature in the domain by presenting the research profile of the selected studies, along with thematic analysis. The authors identified eight key themes from the extant literature. The themes range from factors responsible for …
The influence of online professional social media in human resource management: A systematic literature review
2020
Professional social media platforms (PSMs), including LinkedIn, have created better opportunities for students and employees to advance their career aspirations. Though PSMs seem to be an effective human resource management (HRM) tool, in order to leverage PSMs effectively, it is strategically essential to incorporate research inputs from both the employers' and the individuals’ perspectives. Realizing this, academic researchers have been interested in PSMs since the previous decade. However, research on PSMs and their effectiveness continues to be in the embryonic stage. To catalyze scholarly interest and provide a foundation for formulating sound theoretical propositions for the efficient…
Entrepreneurial ecosystems : a systematic literature review and research agenda
2020
PurposeThe emerging concept of entrepreneurial ecosystems has captured the attention of scholars, practitioners and policymakers. Although studies on entrepreneurial ecosystems continue to grow, their contributions are still disintegrated. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to present a systematic review of extant literature on entrepreneurial ecosystems and to develop a research agenda.Design/methodology/approachThe study deployed a systematic literature review of 51 articles obtained from three comprehensive databases of Web of Science, Google Scholar and Scopus. The analysis includes two phases. First, a descriptive account of research on entrepreneurial ecosystems and second, a content …
How relational contract theory influence management strategies and project outcomes: a systematic literature review
2021
Despite growing interest in Relational Contracting (RC), few studies have comprehensively investigated the qualities required for a successful RC project. Macneil’s ten norms are principles of behaviour in contracts based on the application of relational contract theory and play an essential role in the formation and agreement of parties and their commitment to means and objectives. In contributing a missing dimension to the RC approach in construction, the purpose of this research is to conduct a systematic review of studies of relational contracting to answer the question: In what ways can the influence of RC theory be observed in the management strategies and outcomes of relational proje…
Knowledge transfer mechanisms in franchise network
2020
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of knowledge transfer (KT) mechanisms in a franchise network.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses qualitative and grounded theory techniques to collect and analyze data from a franchise network based in Africa. This approach enables the triangulation of data from different sources including field visits, observation, interviews and company reports.FindingsThe findings suggest that training is the most preferred mechanisms for transferring localized knowledge. The results highlight the importance of identifying franchisees’ training needs for transferring relevant knowledge according to experience and market profile of franchis…
Future of e-Government: An integrated conceptual framework
2021
Abstract The information and hyper-connectivity revolutions have caused significant disruptions in citizens’ interactions with governments all over the world. Failures in implementing e-government interventions suggest the lack of an integrated approach in understanding e-government as a discipline. In this study, we present an overarching and integrated conceptual framework of e-government grounded in robust qualitative research to describe the factors that must be integrated to implement e-government successfully. Drawing insights from 168 in-depth interviews conducted with multiple stakeholders in India, this study defines e-government as a multidimensional construct with customer orient…
How can knowledge sharing reduce barriers for entering the Chinese market? : A study on Business Region Kristiansand China Forum
2018
Master's thesis Business Administration BE501 - University of Agder 2018 Konfidensiell til / confidential until 01.07.2023
Politisk styring i markedsorienterte kommuner
2006
Masteroppgave i offentlig politikk og ledelse 2006 - Høgskolen i Agder, Kristiansand Reformer tar sikte på å fornye offentlig sektor. Allerede fra slutten av 1970-tallet og frem til i dag, har offentlig sektor blitt utsatt for reformer. Inn under slike reformer hører virkemidler som konkurranseutsetting. Hovedhensikten i denne oppgaven er å se hvilken effekt konkurranseutsetting får på politisk styring. Det interessante å se er om eventuelle endringer medfører svekket eller styrket politisk styring. Det er utarbeidet to hypoteser: Hypotesene har sitt utgangspunkt fra to teoretiske retninger som mener å kunne si noe om hva som skjer i kommuner som innfører markedstenkning. For å kunne ha en …
«Alle mann på dekk» : Utvikling av profesjonell kapital hos yrkesfaglærerne i Agder
2018
Masteroppgave pedagogikk PED511 - Universitetet i Agder 2018 Strategiplanene, som omhandler kompetanseheving hos lærerne, fokuserer i dag på hvordan organisatoriske forhold virker inn på hvordan kompetanse utvikles, brukes og formidles innenfor den enkelte skole og skoler imellom (Hagen & Nyen, 2009a, s. 149). Likevel er ikke vektleggingen av et samarbeid mellom lærerne like fremtredende i de ulike strategiene for kompetanseheving. I «Kompetanse for kvalitet» (Kunnskapsdepartementet, 2015a) vektlegges relevansen av et profesjonelt felleskap av faglig dyktige lærere, som samarbeider om god undervisning, og en felles skolekultur, som igjen skal bidra til et godt læringsmiljø, og til at eleven…