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1. Strategic time awareness : implications of strategic thinking
Sammanfattning : Strategic time awareness (STA) is a research project that strives to gain new insights about the strategic thinking process and better understand time in the context of strategic management. The purpose of this study is to understand what managers think is important with regard to time in the process of strategic thinking. LÄS MER
2. Interdisciplinary integration in complex product development : managerial implications of embedding software in manufactured goods
Sammanfattning : Incorporating electronics and software systems into manufactured goods is becoming very common in manufacturing companies. New technical functions, increased flexibility, and compensation for mechanical design weaknesses are some key drivers of this technological change in our everyday products. LÄS MER
3. Product Platform Development. Managerial Issues in Manufacturing Firms
Sammanfattning : This thesis deals with product platform development - the development of a set of subsystems and interfaces that form a common structure from which a stream of derivative products can be efficiently developed and produced. A platform approach to product development can reduce lead time and product cost throughout a firm's internal value chain by reaping benefits from economies of scale. LÄS MER
4. Managerial Challenges in the Development of Integrated Solutions
Sammanfattning : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate managerial challenges related to the development of integrated solutions. This purpose is in line with a trend towards moving into solution provision in manufacturing, and the complexity that arises in the development of so called integrated solutions compared to the development of physical products. LÄS MER
5. Managerial foresight and firm performance
Sammanfattning : Purpose – To specify what defines managerial foresight and to assess the association between managerial foresight and firm performanceMethodology/Approach – First, previous research was reviewed and foresight was defined. Second, an instrument for measuring managerial foresight was developed. LÄS MER