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- Andersson, Roy, et al.
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Internationalisering av samverkan (INSA) : Slutrapport
- 2021
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Rapport (populärvet., debatt m.m.)abstract
- Internationaliseringen av den svenska akademin har kommit olika långt vid olika lärosäten och inom olika ämnesområden. Det är dock uppenbart att Sveriges lärosäten aktivt kommer att behöva ytterligare internationalisera sin verksamhet för att kunna påverka ännu mer lokalt, regionalt, nationellt och internationellt. Internationellt samarbete finns givetvis sedan länge inom utbildning och/eller forskning, men sällan sammanhållen med samverkan med näringsliv och offentlig verksamhet. Allt fler lärosäten funderar nu på hur man strategiskt ska koppla ihop internationalisering med lärosätets ambition för samverkan. Högskolornas nästa utmaning är att bygga kompletta internationella kunskapsmiljöer där samverkan kommer att behövas i lika stor grad som på den nationella arenan.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
(författare)
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Analyzing Barriers to Digital Transformation in the German Engineering Industry : A Comparison of Digitalized and Non-Digitalized Enterprises
- 2022
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Ingår i: Proeccedings of the 55th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. - 9780998133157 ; , s. 4849-4858
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The German engineering sector is one of the most prominent industries in Germany in terms of revenues, the number of employees, and reputation for the “Made in Germany” brand. In this industry, digital transformation (DT) has become a significant trend. DT is more than optimizing internal processes by digital means. It entails the offer of digital services and products and the enhancement of customer experience. Complex barriers need to be overcome to drive this transformation forward. Therefore, our study analysis the organizational barriers to DT within the German engineering industry. We follow a quantitative approach to gain insight on organizational barriers by a comparison of digitalized and less digitalized enterprises and their DTs. Our research demonstrates that digitalized enterprises perceive lower degrees of certain barriers in leadership, culture, employees, and skills, which are essential parts in a socio-technical view. However, there are still barriers that digitalized enterprises are struggling with.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
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Barriers to Digital Transformation in SMEs : A Quantitative Study
- 2023
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Ingår i: Digital Economy. Emerging Technologies and Business Innovation. - : Springer. - 9783031427879 - 9783031427886 ; , s. 3-17
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Digital transformation (DT) is a trending topic in nearly all industries. Enterprises digitalize processes, offer digital services and products, and enhance the customer experience. However, complex barriers hinder the ability of entrepreneurial-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance in digital transformation. Using a questionnaire, we collected and analyzed data on the barriers to digital transformation in SMEs. The data revealed a heterogonous picture of SMEs regarding digital transformation and barriers. Based on 195 completed questionnaires, we demonstrated a significant negative influence of organizational and technical barriers and missing skills on digital transformation success. The identified predictors can explain 58% of the variance in the transformation process based on 195 respondents. We could not demonstrate a significant relationship to digital transformation success for the three additional barrier dimensions individual, lack of standards, and lack of laws. Nevertheless, respondents perceive the existence of a lack of standards and laws as well as individual barriers. Our results indicate that addressing organizational barriers is an excellent way to start a DT journey.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
(författare)
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Developing and Applying an Instrument to Measure Barriers to Digital Transformation : A Mixed- Method Study
- 2020
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- With the rise of digital technologies, digital transformation (DT) has become an issue in nearly all industries. In enterprises, DT means to digitalize internal processes, offer digital services as well as products, and enhance the customer experience. As the transformation is complex, barriers hinder the successful transformation. However, an instrument for the measurement of barriers and their effects on the DT of an organization is missing. Our research questions are therefore: What are the barriers to DT in industry and industry-related areas? How can they be described and measured?
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
(författare)
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Extending a Socio-Technical Model of the Barriers to Digital Transformation Through Data Triangulation
- 2022
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Ingår i: 8th International Conference on Information Management (ICIM). - 9781665451741 ; , s. 68-74
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Digital Transformation is one of the megatrends to re-shape industries, non-profit sectors, higher education, and even societies. Digital technologies merge with physical production processes provoking changes in value creation processes. These changes may lead to positive effects such as more effectiveness, revised business models, and closer customer contact. However, there are also negative effects hindering the digital transformation journey. As many firms still struggle, it is essential to understand the barriers which slow down or even stop a digital transformation. Based on qualitative data from 525 respondents working in different sectors, we reevaluate and extend an existing model by using a triangulation approach. The result is a holistic socio-technical model of the barriers to digital transformation consisting of seven distinct dimensions. The model can serve as input for future research instruments. Firms can use it to reflect barriers in their digital transformation.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
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Fields of Action to Advance the Digital Transformation of NPOs : Development of a Framework
- 2020
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Ingår i: Perspectives in Business Informatics Research. - Cham : Springer. - 9783030611392 - 9783030611408 ; , s. 82-97
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Technology-based business improvements characterize the so-called digital transformation (DT). For non-profit organizations (NPOs), with their unique value creation structure and specific preconditions in terms of staff and resources, keeping up with the DT is challenging. Still, opportunities for the DT are unknown. Thus far, there are no comprehensive guidelines for DT strategy development in NPOs. Both digital value creation and digitally supported communication with customers can lead to competitive advantages. Therefore, NPO decision-makers must understand the opportunities and the challenges of DT. In our research approach, we aim to answer the research question: What are the fields of action for the digital transformation in NPOs? Following a grounded theory approach, we have developed a theoretical framework including fields of action and guidance for the strategic advancement of DT in NPOs. The results show that NPOs need to be aware of their digital communications channels with volunteer staff, customers and donors. A clear DT vision and new roles help NPOs meet this challenge.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
(författare)
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Identifying Barriers to Digital Transformation and Measuring Their Impact - A Mixed-Method Study
- 2022
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Ingår i: PACIS 2022 Proceeding. - : Association for Information Systems. - 9781958200018
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- With the rise of modern technologies, digital transformation (DT) has become an issue in nearly all industries. In enterprises, DT means to digitalize internal processes, offer digital services and products, and enhance the customer experience. However, complex barriers hinder the successful transformation. Our study follows an explorative mixed-method design. Through a qualitative data collection with 46 participants and a quantitative data collection with 824 participants, we sequentially identify the barriers to DT and transfer them into a testable research model. This paper offers a proposal for an instrument to measure barriers to DT. The identified predictors explain 50% of the alteration problems of the transformation process. The results offer further research an existing instrument to build upon. Also, the instrument is helpful for managers to measure hinders in DT processes and to develop counter-measurements. Our results indicate that many barriers depend on organizational issues rather than the individual level.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
(författare)
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Overcoming Barriers to Digital Transformation : Development of a Decision Matrix
- 2022
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Ingår i: Software Business. - Cham : Springer International Publishing. - 9783031207068 - 9783031207051 ; , s. 67-82
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Digital Transformation (DT) impacts industries, non-profit sectors, higher education, and even societies. As connectivity technologies blend with physical assets, modifications in value creation processes are provoked. These modifications may have positive impacts such as higher effectivity, enhanced business models, and improved customer connection. However, realizing a DT is a complex endeavor. Specific properties, so-called barriers, hinder the DT journey. Thus, it is essential to grasp the barriers and indicate ways to overcome them. We develop a decision matrix for overcoming barriers using qualitative data from participants working in different sectors. This work builds upon a pre-study developing a barrier classification and enhances it with specific recommendations such as “define clear DT responsibilities”. Thus, our work takes the development of plain barrier classifications further. From a theoretical perspective, this work contributes to developing hypothetical models of the effects of recommendations to overcome barriers in the future. From a practical perspective, companies can use the recommendations to plan actions to take.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
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Research Streams of Barriers to Digital Transformation : Mapping Current State and Future Directions
- 2024
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Ingår i: Software Business. - : Springer. - 9783031532269 - 9783031532276 ; , s. 344-359
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Digital Transformation (DT) strives to alter an entity by substantially changing its characteristics facilitated by integrating digital technologies. Albeit numerous barriers hinder the realization of its potential. Barriers are subject to scientific research. Generally, scientific works result in research streams. The existing literature already examines the DT streams. Although these works make an essential contribution, they cannot sufficiently explore the field of barriers. Keeping track of the concepts and themes in a growing research field is challenging. Therefore, the aims of this mapping study are (1) to show which domain-specific research streams are explicitly dealing with the DT barriers, (2) to highlight which topics research currently addresses, and (3) which topics should be investigated in the future. Combining elements of a bibliometric analysis with a systematic literature review, we mapped nine different streams based on 203 publications. The results indicate that much research focuses on industrial companies or sectors but needs an overarching perspective. Also, many studies are only concerned with identifying the barriers, while systematic approaches to overcoming them still need to be developed.
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- Brink, Henning, et al.
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The digitalization of universities from a students’ perspective
- 2020
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Ingår i: 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'20). - : Universitat Politècnica de València. - 9788490488119 ; , s. 967-974
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The digitalization of higher education institutions is progressing significantly. Though the use of digital assets enhances the students’ learning experience and offers new opportunities for administration, there are no uniform standards for the use of digital media in teaching and student services. As educational service providers, universities are dependent on students being able to cope with the structures offered. Thus it is essential to ascertain students’ attitudes of the technologies used. We asked students from three blended learning courses about their perceptions. We further asked the students what should be done and by whom. Our results show that students see structural changes occurring not only in themselves but also at the level of the university management. Our research contributes to the actual discussion about the digitalization of higher education by offeringsuggestions for development from a students’ view. The results are valuable for lecturers and faculty managers who want to advance the digitalization of services and learning.
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