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- Brytting, Tomas, 1956-, et al.
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Meaning, Authority, Rationality and Care as "MARCs" of sustainable organisations
- 2008
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Ingår i: Proceedings from ANZAM 2008. - Auckland, NZ : ANZAM. ; , s. 1-17
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this article, we present MARC, a model for assessing - and improving - the health of organisations from a humanistic point of view. It is a part of the quest for sustainability, currently a main theme in organisations. The components of MARC: Meaning, Authority, Rationality, and Care, are four aspects that are all needed, and need to be in balance in an organisation, to provide a work situation where people can sustainably thrive rather than be damaged and consumed for the sake of the organisation. Implications of the model are discussed. A conclusion is that trust is central to this healthy balance. This presents a real challenge for sustainability, as trust takes time to build - but can quickly be erased.
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- Granath, Malin, 1974-, et al.
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Beyond a common title - The development of a professional identity among energy advisor
- 2008
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore if and how a professional identity can be formed in the wake of the foundation of a new public service. In the article we focus on how different forces, regulative and emergent, interact and contribute to a development of a coherent understanding of a professional identity in a decentralized service. The case of local authority energy and climate consultancy is an illustrative example of a nascent service occupation in Sweden where the individuals holding the job title are geographically dispersed. Design/methodology/approach: This paper has a qualitative approach and relies on three different data sources: participatory observations, written documents, and in-depth interviews with energy and climate advisers working in a particular region in Sweden. The study covers the years 2005 to 2010. Findings: Our findings suggest that identity formation among geographically dispersed individuals in a nascent service occupation is possible. The development of collective understanding of the professional identity is influenced both by regulative and emergent forces, where regulative and autonomous forces seem to concur. Research limitations/implications: This paper is limited to one particular service occupation in Sweden from which generalizations are limited. Practical implications: The findings may serve as useful input for management in order to understand facilitation of identity building among professionals in decentralized functions. Originality/value: The value of this study lies in the comprehensive approach of how different pertinent forces interact with each other in order for a cohesive understanding of a work-related identity to develop in newly established service occupations.
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- Granath, Malin, 1974-, et al.
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The social network and networking technology - The emergence and fostering of the network/s of local authority energy
- 2008
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This paper explores the concept of communities of practice and networks of practice. Special focus lies on networking technologies as tools for fostering emerging network/s. More specifically, the purpose of this articel is to frame and analyse the case of local authority energy consultancy from a community perspective as well as a concept of ba perspective to judge if, and how, a network is forming among the dispersed individuals holding the energy advisor job title. The contribution of this article lies in furthering the understanding of the problems faced in establishing national networks of practice, in environments where work and social interaction is geographically dispersed. Key findings are that there are several smaller communities of local energy advisors emerging rather than one unified network holding the whole professional body together. A reason for this development is probably that it is easier to build relations in smaller groups. Further, fostering of a larger network is important to get networking started, but it is the local initiatives that have viability. Finally, as assumed, dominating means of communication are uncontroversial technologies such as e-mail and telephone.
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- Hedman, Jonas, et al.
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Inledning
- 2009. - 1:1
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Ingår i: Temperaturen på affärssystem i Sverige. - Lund : Studentlitteratur. - 9789144053561 - 9144053568 ; , s. 17-25
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Affärssystem har stor betydelse för hur verksamheter leds och organiseras. De utgör ryggraden i många organisationers informationsbehandling och styrning. Boken riktar sig till praktiker, studenter och forskare genom att visa på affärssystemområdets bredd och lyfta fram relevanta - och vetenskapligt intressanta - situationer och frågeställningar. Den syftar till att ta temperaturen på affärssystem i Sverige! I boken diskuteras vad affärssystem är, hur utvecklingen av dem förhåller sig till utveckling av skräddarsydda system, varför vi behöver dem och hur de bidrar till att skapa värde. På vilket sätt kan ett affärssystem underlätta införandet av en mer strategisk ekonomistyrning och vilken roll har controllern i arbetet med att ta tillvara systemets möjligheter? Vad kan vi lära oss av de företag som lyckats och varför är det troligt att affärssystem blir politiska verktyg i dragkampen om hur organisationen ska styras? Inte minst i den offentliga sektorn ställs många av dessa frågor på sin spets.
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- Hedman, Jonas, et al.
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Sammanfattning och slutsatser
- 2009. - 1:1
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Ingår i: Temperaturen på affärssystem i Sverige. - Lund : Studentlitteratur. - 9789144053561 - 9144053568 ; , s. 269-276
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Affärssystem har stor betydelse för hur verksamheter leds och organiseras. De utgör ryggraden i många organisationers informationsbehandling och styrning. Boken riktar sig till praktiker, studenter och forskare genom att visa på affärssystemområdets bredd och lyfta fram relevanta - och vetenskapligt intressanta - situationer och frågeställningar. Den syftar till att ta temperaturen på affärssystem i Sverige! I boken diskuteras vad affärssystem är, hur utvecklingen av dem förhåller sig till utveckling av skräddarsydda system, varför vi behöver dem och hur de bidrar till att skapa värde. På vilket sätt kan ett affärssystem underlätta införandet av en mer strategisk ekonomistyrning och vilken roll har controllern i arbetet med att ta tillvara systemets möjligheter? Vad kan vi lära oss av de företag som lyckats och varför är det troligt att affärssystem blir politiska verktyg i dragkampen om hur organisationen ska styras? Inte minst i den offentliga sektorn ställs många av dessa frågor på sin spets.
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- Lundmark, Erik, 1975-, et al.
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Adoption of Discretionary Public Information Systems with Digital Use Patterns : Barriers and Driving Forces
- 2008
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Ingår i: International Journal of Public Information Systems. - Sundsvall : Mid Sweden University. - 1653-4360. ; 4:2, s. 87-130
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article presents a new model, AKAM, for analysing adoption of discretionary, public information systems (PIS) with digital use patterns (such as use or non-use, as opposed to frequency of use, or degree of engaged or compliant use). The model is based on Rogers’ innovation diffusion theory (IDT) and Nilsson’s user centred access model (UCAM). The model is an alternative to the general technology acceptance model (TAM). The AKAM model (Awareness, Knowledge, Access and Motivation) identifies six prerequisites for use and four management approaches and describes how these are related. To illustrate its applicability, the AKAM model is used to analyse the adoption of a specific module, the YAF-module, in the Swedish Sports Confederation’s (SSC) system Swedish Sports Online. We present empirical results that indicate the frequency and importance of the barriers and driving forces as experienced by the YAF module users and the potential YAF module users.
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- Lundmark, Erik, et al.
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Effects of Quality Management According to ISO 9000 : A Swedish Study of the Transit to ISO 9000:2000
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Ingår i: Total Quality Management. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1478-3363 .- 1478-3371. ; 17:8, s. 1021-1042
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of quality management in accordance with the ISO 9000 as viewed by both quality managers and other managers. We also consider the way companies carried out the re-certification process to ISO 9001:2000 and what consequences different approaches brought. The study is based on Swedish SMEs with an ISO 9000:1994 who had re-certified according to the ISO 9001:2000 standard. The strongest, most obvious and most valued effects of the ISO 9000 standard are clearer and more apparent working procedures and responsibilities. The most apparent problem is bureaucracy, which according to some managers can lead to reduced flexibility. The effects of the certification vary depending on how the certification project is conducted and how consultants are used.
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