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- Öberg, Christina, 1970-, et al.
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Tension in networks
- 2020
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Ingår i: Industrial Marketing Management. - : Elsevier. - 0019-8501 .- 1873-2062. ; 91, s. 311-322
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Tension refers to contradictions and mostly implies any two parties disagreeing. This paper extends the lens from tension on dyadic levels to describe it in the smallest of networks: the triad. Adopting a multiple-case study methodology illustrating triadic relationships in three different settings, the paper points to how tension may occur among firms in a triad, relate to two of them, or involve all three parties. In the handling of tension and opposed to the dyadic relationship, a single party cannot easily disconnect from all its network parties, and the network discussion thereby contextualises the discussion on tension, while putting focus on the dynamics of tension. As the findings indicate, the handling may, namely, lead to new tension on a dyadic or triadic level. Compared to studies grasping tension as contradictions between two parties and thereby as a research contribution, this present study indicates how the tension may “move” around the network as initial tension is dealt with. If tension is handled through diffusion specifically, including the connection with new parties, it suggests to without exception lead to new tension, while coalition leads to decreased tension in the triad.
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- Bosch-Rekveldt, Marian, et al.
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Performance Measurement in Project Management
- 2023
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Ingår i: International Journal of Project Management. - : Elsevier. - 0263-7863 .- 1873-4634. ; 41:7
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- Dahlin, Peter, 1981-, et al.
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Absorptive capacity, co-creation, and innovation performance : A cross-country analysis of gazelle and nongazelle companies
- 2020
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Ingår i: Baltic Journal of Management. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 1746-5265 .- 1746-5273. ; 15:1, s. 81-98
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of absorptive capacity (ACAP) and co-creation on innovation performance (INN).Design/methodology/approachThe authors use survey data from Swedish and Norwegian companies (n=1,102) and establish a cross-national equivalence between Sweden and Norway.FindingsThe subsequent structural model revealed interesting differences. For Sweden, co-creation fully mediates the effect of ACAP on INN, whereas for Norway, ACAP has a direct effect on INN with no mediation. Subsequent regressions including control variables showed that the structural model is reasonably robust. The authors conclude that, despite the many common national features conducive to innovation between these two countries, sufficient differences remain to create substantial variation in the innovation processes.Originality/valueThe study presents a second-order model of ACAP that permits a unique test of cross-country differences.
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- Dahlin, Peter, 1981-, et al.
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Drivers of cost and time overruns: A client and contractor perspective
- 2021
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Ingår i: Organization, Technology and Management in Construction: an International Journal. - : Walter de Gruyter. - 1847-6228. ; 13:1, s. 2374-2382
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Large infrastructure investments are expected to be of sustained value to society for a long time. Such investment projects include, for instance, hospitals, tunnels, sport arenas, power plants, roads, railways, and bridges. They involve a complex organization of contracts and agreements. The client is expected to plan, procure, and determine the critical steps of a project, while the contractor should solve issues raised by the client. Many of these agreements are path-dependent and reflect past routines, experiences, and contacts. As such, many investments tend to return to similar sources instead of replacing routines and collaborations that did not work. This can cause change orders that furthermore reflect consequences such as cost and time overruns. While much is known about these effects in construction projects, this paper sheds light on the drivers of change orders. We build upon a sample of 234 observations responding to a survey on investment planning. The results show that project assumptions are often wrong and inadequate in large investments. Such wrong assumptions are caused by interpersonal and leadership issues, poor planning, or sometimes even intentional profit-seeking. Our results show that clients and contractors have different perceptions and enter contractual obligations differently. The implication is, therefore, that better routines of documentation, more frequent feedback, and more accurate or precise standards may close the gap between planning and what is actually achieved. More precise contractual agreements may also create a better process to procure, manage projects, and allocate resources.
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- Dahlin, Peter, 1981-, et al.
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Exploring the business logic behind CSR certifications
- 2020
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Ingår i: Journal of Business Research. - New York : ELSEVIER SCIENCE. - 0148-2963 .- 1873-7978. ; 112, s. 521-530
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Research shows that CSR certification motives span from being symbolic to substantive. Prior studies have mainly focused on the differences between firms that hold and do not hold CSR certificates. This study explores if the extent of CSR certification is related to different business logic amongst firms who hold CSR certificates. The study utilizes full sample data from the Swedish commercial real estate industry to analyze the variance in motives and performance among firms with CSR certificates. The results indicate that firms that have a substantive CSR commitment have a business logic that entails a holistic and long-term perspective on both financial and CSR performance. However, substantive CSR commitment comes with greater staffing costs and lower financial returns as opposed to those of firms that obtain CSR certificates based on symbolic motives.
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- Karlsson, Bo, et al.
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Gender Role of Corporate Governance in Swedish Gazelle Companies
- 2021
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Corporate governance in Swedish publicly listed firms is known for the “Old boys’ network”. This paper examine qualitative aspects of board process on performance. We further test for number of women on board on performance. To further explore performance, we isolate findings to only so called high growth gazelle companies. We contribute to the research stream focusing on heterogeneous representation in corporate governance, specifically whether gender equality can enhance management accounting functions and financial performance. In line with this, we examine qualitative aspects of board composition and females on board and performance in gazelle companies in Sweden. This paper build upon a survey to 76 high growth companies in Sweden. We compare these to a stratified sample of 91 Swedish companies with sales>50 MSEK and 67 publicly listed companies. We regress on four dimensions of governance process on performance. We found based on an OLS regression that acting on authority and seeking consensus is strongly related to perceived performance. When further examining the same model and adding controls for number of females on the corporate board we found a significant negative effect. The latter may imply that more heterogeneous boards may also constrain the ease and efficiency in reaching decisions. We discuss our results and search for tentative explanations to this unique sample of companies.
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- Mubarak, Namra, et al.
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Lord of the Flies in project-based organizations: The Role of Passive Leadership on Creativity and Project Success
- 2023
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Ingår i: Project Management Journal. - : Sage Publications. - 8756-9728 .- 1938-9507. ; 54:5, s. 508-522
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study examines the role of passive project leadership in project success. The article deduces a theoretical model implying that passive project manager leadership behavior affects the success of information technology projects, directly and indirectly, via employees’ creativity. Self-regulation is proposed as a mitigating factor to minimize the destructive effects of passive leadership on creativity. The current study is based on a quantitative research design. A time lag design was used to collect data from 347 respondents working on information technology projects in Pakistan. SmartPLS was used for data analysis. The findings demonstrated that although passive leadership appears in flat organizations, it can have a negative impact on project success via creativity. Additionally, if the person is self-regulatory, it will not alter the results. The study added to the project management body of knowledge by confirming that a strong leadership role, instead of a passive one, is essential to boosting the creativity of project personnel. A passive leader remains inactive during situations where a strong leader is needed; however, self-regulation on the part of employees proved insufficient to propel a project toward success.
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- Mubarak, Namra, et al.
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Roadmap to Achieve Green Project Performance: The Role of Knowledge Co-creation
- 2024
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Ingår i: Journal of the Knowledge Economy. - : Springer Nature. - 1868-7865 .- 1868-7873.
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- The current study has attempted to identify the factors that can contribute toward green project performance. Based on the social exchange theory, the current study highlights that green leadership directs and promotes green vision, bringing everyone on the same page to improve the green performance of the project. The mediating and moderating mechanisms of green creativity and co-creation have also been discussed. Utilizing the data from the development projects, the study tested the antecedents of green project performance by collecting data from 231 project employees in three waves. The study’s findings confirm the importance of green leadership to achieve green project performance. Green co-creation does not moderate the relationship between green leadership and green creativity. It is essential to identify the factors that can help us deal with the energy crises. Roadmap to achieve green project performance through green leadership is highlighted in this study along with the intervening mechanisms. This study provides guidelines to practitioners that green competitive advantage can be achieved by empowering employees under green leaders through motivation and inspiration.
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- Pesämaa, Ossi, 1970-
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Measuring project performance
- 2024. - 6
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Ingår i: The Handbook of Project Management. - London : Taylor & Francis. - 9781003274179 - 9781032227634 ; , s. 97-108
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- Ylilauri, Martta, et al.
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Social Return on Investment (SROI)
- 2022
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Ingår i: Naturvärden som källa till välbefinnande: Nordic NaBS projektets resultat. - : Nordic NaBS. - 9789180480727 - 9789180480741 ; , s. 39-43
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