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- Lilja, Johan, 1978-, et al.
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Exploring an ecosystemic and regenerative approach to quality management : towards new theory and practice for a living world
- 2023
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Quality Management (QM) is currently facing a new landscape that makes the traditional emphasis on internal organizational excellence as well as many of the QM leadership control practices, increasingly insufficient. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to revitalizing and updating QM theory and practice for a living world by exploring an ecosystemic and regenerative approach. The paper presents initial results from a study of the phenomena of developing and improving together, across boundaries of organizations and actors, in two complex ecosystems. The results highlight four enablers and six wishes that could inform further exploration and future QM practice.
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- Snyder, Kristen, 1964-, et al.
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“Going hybrid on a dime” : Insights for transformation in education toward sustainable quality development
- 2023
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Ingår i: Seminar.net. - : OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University. - 1504-4831. ; 19:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study contributes to research on Quality in Education and examines what possibilities now exist for schools to reinvent and transform using technology-based systems as part of the equation. It is speculated that the pandemic has changed the future of work emphasizing hybrid solutions and networking. The purpose of this article is to present findings from phase two of the qualitative case study to examine what happened to a private school when it went “hybrid on a dime” to maintain attractive quality education.
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- Snyder, Kristen M., 1964-, et al.
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Developing adaptivity and responsiveness in organisations through human network structures : a management strategy
- 2023
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Ingår i: Leadership, Education, Personality: An Interdisciplinary Journal. - : Springer. - 2524-6178. ; 5:1-2, s. 1-11
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Networking is promoted as vital for contemporary organizational development, yet little research exists on how networks can be designed within organizations to strengthen the infrastructure toward agility and responsiveness. In this article, we examine findings from an ethnographic study to explore the application of networking as a management strategy to foster adaptability and responsiveness to both emerging internal and external needs.
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- Brodén, Karin, 1963-, et al.
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Determining Value in Welfare-Technology : The Need for a Multi-Perspective Framework
- 2023
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Ingår i: International Journal of Health Economics and Policy. - : Science Publishing Group. - 2578-9295 .- 2578-9309. ; 8:4, s. 76-88
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Stakeholders in health and social care are implementing digital solutions to facilitate person-centred care for citizens. One problem is choosing which digital solution to implement. Ordinary cost-benefit analysis implicates the measurable parts of the value, leaving the immeasurable without any trace in an analysis. Results: We used design thinking to design a framework that implicates what to add as valuable factors on individual, organisational, and governmental levels. The design is based on empirical material from workshops and literature reviews on systems thinking, quality management, and value factors. The valuable factors at an individual level could include independence, autonomy, and empowerment, and the factors at the organisational level accessibility, competence, and independence. On a central level, the factors are related to person-centred care and its value proposals, such as autonomy and independence. Conclusions: While conducting a cost-benefit analysis, focusing on a standard definition of the value concept is essential. The designed framework needs to be dynamic due to the broad range of welfare technology. The created rubrics cube model, including strategic, organisational-operational and individual levels, should be used by decision-making groups as a flexible foundation. Forthcoming research will test this framework, including the proposed scale for measurement and focusing on welfare technology for older citizens.
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- Fundin, Anders, et al.
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Management towards sustainable behaviour in organizations by measuring organizational culture
- 2023
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Ingår i: EurOMA conference – European Operations Management Association.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- To adapt organisations to the increased pace of societal change owing to climate andfinancial crises and the post-pandemic situation, planning operations with anorganisational culture that can adapt and transform is needed. Research has demonstratedthe importance of an organisation’s culture with respect to employee performance and thevalue delivered to stakeholders. To develop an organisation’s culture, knowledge of thebehaviours that support and those that hinder organisational values is equally important.This study aims to develop and evaluate measures of organisational culture adapted to anorganisation’s values.
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- Mårtensson, Anna, Adjunkt, 1978-, et al.
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Approaching system thinking in schools by linking quality and sustainability: : moving from theory to practice
- 2023
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Ingår i: Systems Thinking for Sustainable Schooling. - : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. - 9781475866391 - 9781475866407 - 9781475866414 ; , s. 90-105
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this chapter, we illustrate how sustainable development, as both a concept and goal, can be integrated into a school’s strategic management systems and operational programming to achieve sustainable quality development. Systems thinking and long-term thinking are two strategic concepts that are highlighted to help educational leaders develop schools that are adaptive and responsive to the changing needs of students and society
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- Mårtensson, Anna, Adjunkt, 1978-, et al.
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Understanding long-term thinking as a management strategy to support sustainable quality development : Perspectives from education
- 2023
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Ingår i: The TQM Journal. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 1754-2731 .- 1754-274X. ; 35:9, s. 352-368
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the concept of long-term thinking in a non-business context to gain deeper insights into bridging the gap between the theory of long-term thinking and its application as a management strategy.Design/methodology/approachTo explore the concept of long-thinking further in a non-business setting, a grounded theory study was conducted with preschool leaders in a municipality in Sweden to examine how the leaders describe, define and apply the concept of long-term thinking in their schools. Interviews with school leaders, both written and oral, were used for data collection.FindingsThis study illustrates that the concept of long-term thinking can be twofold. First, the description can be as an anchor that reflects a mission. Second, the description can be a steering mechanism that guides decision-making. The findings also reinforce the importance of organisations developing an organisational culture that connect their vision and goals with the values and needs of their customers.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was carried out in a single organisation and shows a snapshot of the organisation's status at the time the data were collected. Therefore, the findings are not generalisable to all organisational settings; rather the findings may be transferable to other settings.Practical implicationsThe results can be used to help identify areas where preschools in a municipal context can engage with sustainable quality development in order to build systems that support work with quality in a more structured way.Originality/valueLong-term thinking is seen, within both theory and organisations, as necessary to achieve success in terms of sustainable development and quality, and this study contributes with knowledge about the current gap between theories of long-term thinking and practice in organisations.
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