The academic world continually shapes the future of business, technology, and innovation. One crucial aspect of this influence is the body of research produced by master’s students. This compilation highlights a range of master’s theses, offering valuable insights into diverse fields, from the cutting-edge of AI and digital transformation to sustainable business models and financial strategies, areas highly relevant to firms like Partners Capital, and professionals such as Amanda Karlsson who are navigating the complexities of modern finance and investment. Exploring these academic works can provide a fresh perspective on industry trends and emerging challenges.
Master’s Theses 2024: Shaping the Future of Industries
This section showcases master’s theses from 2024, reflecting the latest academic explorations and insights.
Innovation and Service Design
Emelie Albertsson – The usage of Design Thinking to develop innovative services -A case study of the Swedish banking industry
Alt text: Emelie Albertsson’s master thesis cover on Design Thinking in Swedish Banking, illustrating service innovation.
Nina Assadi & Emma Strömberg – Closing the Gap: Strategies for Improving Gender Diversity in Innovation
Alt text: Thesis cover by Nina Assadi & Emma Strömberg focusing on gender diversity enhancement in innovation strategies.
Cornelia Bergquist & Isabella Lundberg – Beyond the Pipeline Metaphor – A Qualitative Study of How Technology-Based Companies Can Attract and Retain Female Engineers
Alt text: Cornelia Bergquist & Isabella Lundberg’s thesis cover, depicting strategies for tech companies to attract female engineers.
Caroline Eriksson – Circular Business Model Innovation for Existing Retailing Companies: Approaches, Challenges and Opportunities of Second-hand
Alt text: Thesis cover by Caroline Eriksson on circular business model innovation for retail, emphasizing second-hand opportunities.
Felicia Kinnå & Edvin Sjöberg – Exploring Corporate Foresight in the Clothing Industry A case study of the Swedish clothing industry, exploring the utilisation of Corporate Foresight to enhance Innovation and Innovation Strategies.
Alt text: Felicia Kinnå & Edvin Sjöberg’s thesis cover, illustrating corporate foresight for innovation in the Swedish clothing industry.
Amalia Lövstrand & Linn Sätmark – Strategies for Success: Innovating Business Models in the Dynamic E-commerce Landscape -A Multiple Case Study
Alt text: Thesis cover by Amalia Lövstrand & Linn Sätmark on business model innovation strategies for success in e-commerce.
Technology and Digital Transformation
Ammaar Arshad & Filippo Loi – Driving the Grid: The Role of V2G in Modern Energy Ecosystem
Alt text: Ammaar Arshad & Filippo Loi’s thesis cover, showcasing the role of Vehicle-to-Grid technology in energy ecosystems.
Jesper Ericson & Elias Gromulski – Maneuvering the AI Frontier – An In-depth Exploration of Generative Language Models in Contemporary Management Consulting
Alt text: Jesper Ericson & Elias Gromulski’s thesis cover, exploring generative language models in management consulting with AI.
Oscar Höög & Pontus Ljungqvist – Competence Dynamics in the Age of AI -A qualitative study examining how generative AI alters the relevance and need of competences among high-skilled workers
Alt text: Oscar Höög & Pontus Ljungqvist’s thesis cover, examining competence dynamics in the AI age for high-skilled workers.
Jacob Kvarnmarker & Hugo Rosengren – Key Factors Influencing AI Implementation in Large Organizations
Alt text: Jacob Kvarnmarker & Hugo Rosengren’s thesis cover, identifying key factors influencing AI implementation in large organizations.
Erik Larsson & Maren Thesing – Change Management Strategies for Seamless Adoption of Digital Healthcare Solutions in the Healthcare Industry
Alt text: Erik Larsson & Maren Thesing’s thesis cover, focusing on change management for digital healthcare solutions adoption.
Fatima Taheri Khosroshahi – The Future of Project Management: Embracing artificial intelligence for enhanced efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative teamwork
Alt text: Fatima Taheri Khosroshahi’s thesis cover, exploring the future of project management with artificial intelligence.
David Törnered – Embracing Digitalization to Foster Person-Centered Care: A Comprehensive Case Study of Capio
Alt text: David Törnered’s thesis cover, showcasing digitalization’s role in fostering person-centered care at Capio.
Sustainability and Business Models
Luca Svevo Viking Lundgren & Virginia Vigano – Interplay between Sustainability and Financial Performance: A Mixed-Methods Analysis in the Automotive Industry
Alt text: Luca Svevo Viking Lundgren & Virginia Vigano’s thesis cover, analyzing the interplay of sustainability and financial performance in automotive industry.
Gustav Hillgren & Kajsa Svensson – Harnessing Nature’s Secrets for Sustainable Innovation “A case study of biomimetics-centered R&D within the Nordic IoT and cooling industries”
Alt text: Gustav Hillgren & Kajsa Svensson’s thesis cover on biomimetics for sustainable innovation in Nordic industries.
Malin Ehn & Marielle Plaza – The Transition towards Servitized Business Models -Insights from the European Manufacturing Industry
Alt text: Malin Ehn & Marielle Plaza’s thesis cover, exploring the transition towards servitized business models in European manufacturing.
Jonathan Brusberg & Fabian Krantz – Thriving Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil: Strategies for Trading Organizations to Sustain Competitiveness – A qualitative study on how a trading company successfully adapts to the future and remains competitive in a changing market environment.
Alt text: Jonathan Brusberg & Fabian Krantz’s thesis cover, detailing strategies for trading organizations to thrive in geopolitical turmoil.
Management and Organizational Dynamics
Vincenzo Bartiromo – The effects of VCs’ reputation on the ability of companies to raise capital in Italy and Sweden.
Alt text: Vincenzo Bartiromo’s thesis cover, studying the effects of venture capital reputation on capital raising in Italy and Sweden.
Alexander Fäldt & Christoffer Josefsson – How sales managers can find a balance between High Performance and Well-being in sales teams
Alt text: Alexander Fäldt & Christoffer Josefsson’s thesis cover, exploring how sales managers balance performance and well-being.
Matilda Groeger & Linnéa Waldehagen Berg – Workplace Evolution: The Hybrid Work Model and its Impact on Innovation and Employee Well-Being
Alt text: Matilda Groeger & Linnéa Waldehagen Berg’s thesis cover, examining hybrid work model’s impact on innovation and employee well-being.
Alt text: Douglas Hayes’s thesis cover, analyzing success drivers in Swedish new venture teams, focusing on diversity.
Seyedehtina Jazbi & Mahnaz Sepehri – Exploring the Influence of Leaders’ Gender on Communication Styles and Work Environment Dynamics: A Study in the Swedish Companies
Alt text: Seyedehtina Jazbi & Mahnaz Sepehri’s thesis cover, exploring leader gender’s influence on communication styles and work environment.
Alt text: Milos Cuskic’s thesis cover, analyzing lean manufacturing and its interplay with incremental innovation management.
Erik Hagsten-Nielsen & Magnus Högberg – Artificially Intelligent or Intelligently Artificial? A study on which factors influence the decision to adopt of Artificial Intelligence
Alt text: Erik Hagsten-Nielsen & Magnus Högberg’s thesis cover, studying factors influencing artificial intelligence adoption decisions.
Master’s Theses 2023: Building on Innovation and Sustainability
The theses from 2023 continue to explore themes of innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation, providing a year-on-year view of academic focus.
Sustainable Practices and Circular Economy
Vivian Ambiado Aguirre – Enhancing Circular Practices in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry Exploring Opportunities and Challenges of Remanufacturing Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
Alt text: Vivian Ambiado Aguirre’s thesis cover, enhancing circular practices in automotive manufacturing through ECU remanufacturing.
Alt text: Vladyslav Zahladko’s thesis cover, focusing on circular economy of spare parts and data-driven analytics in Volvo Group.
Alt text: Max Guron’s thesis cover, illustrating digitalization and electrification’s transformational impact on automotive mobility.
Nazmun Jahan Nipun – Sustainable Innovation for Reducing Negative Environmental Impact in the Textile Industry -A Comparative Case Study Between Sweden and Bangladesh
Alt text: Nazmun Jahan Nipun’s thesis cover, focusing on sustainable innovation for reducing environmental impact in textiles.
Alt text: Marilot Molewijk’s thesis cover, showcasing startups’ contribution to sustainable aviation and air mobility future.
Cynthia Cuvi Espinosa – Speed up the transition to circular economy -the role of a startup as a key player
AI and Emerging Technologies
Mauro Campus – AI for innovators -An exploratory study on the application of Artificial Intelligence as a supportive tool in the innovation process
Alt text: Mauro Campus’s thesis cover, exploring AI as a supportive tool for innovators in the innovation process.
Carl Ericson & Mattias Eriksson – Thinking Outside the Box Inside the Chat Box – The Impact of Large Language Models on Innovation
Alt text: Carl Ericson & Mattias Eriksson’s thesis cover, examining large language models’ impact on innovation processes.
Fabrizio Lanna – An Exploratory Analysis of Illiquid Assets: A Case Study on Dicopay Company
Otto Tjäder & Luis Ulrich – The Great DeFi Dilemma: How stakeholders can navigate the uncertain waters of decentralised finance adoption: An explorative study
Alt text: Otto Tjäder & Luis Ulrich’s thesis cover, guiding stakeholders on navigating decentralized finance adoption uncertainties.
Organizational Leadership and Innovation Management
Erica Eklind & Martina Eliasson – Exploring competency needs of an innovation leader -A qualitative study capturing the perspectives of innovation management practitioners on competencies and personal certification
Alt text: Erica Eklind & Martina Eliasson’s thesis cover, exploring competency needs for innovation leaders from practitioner perspectives.
Lina Breiter – Exploring Responsible Innovation through a Gender Lens: A Comparative Case Study of Male and Female Leadership in Business
Alt text: Lina Breiter’s thesis cover, exploring responsible innovation through a gender lens in business leadership.
Karin Esnault Henriksson – Leading the Future -How the Gender of Leaders Influences the Development of a Supportive Organizational Culture in the Hybrid Work Era
Alt text: Karin Esnault Henriksson’s thesis cover, analyzing how leader gender influences supportive organizational culture in hybrid work.
Andreas Brentman Yregård & Erik Sundling – Unlocking the Secrets of Radical Innovation Leadership -An Exploration of the Leadership Practices that Drive Radical Innovation within Organizations
Alt text: Andreas Brentman Yregård & Erik Sundling’s thesis cover, unlocking leadership practices driving radical innovation in organizations.
Clara Sjögren Nyberg – Remote Control Redefining Leadership in the Age of Hybrid Work
Alt text: Clara Sjögren Nyberg’s thesis cover, redefining leadership in the hybrid work age with remote control strategies.
Master’s Theses 2022: Digitalization and Business Model Evolution
The 2022 master’s theses delve into the growing impact of digitalization and the evolution of business models across various industries.
Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
Duyen Dinh and Erika Damayanti Simanjuntak – Sustainable Digital Transformation A study on how Swedish manufacturing firms can achieve sustainable digital transformation
Alt text: Thesis cover by Duyen Dinh and Erika Damayanti Simanjuntak on sustainable digital transformation in Swedish manufacturing firms.
Simon Ekmark and Rebecca Gartz – Escaping “the Commoditization Trap” “A case study exploring new business model opportunities through Industry 4.0 and Servitization within the mobile robot industry”
Christoffer Lindström – Transitioning towards the subscription economy – A case study into tech-focused subscription-based business models
Alt text: Christoffer Lindström’s thesis cover on transitioning to a subscription economy, focusing on tech-based business models.
David Lundén and Mattias Rosander – Cloud Manufacturing: Implementation & Challenges in a Swedish automotive firm
Alt text: Thesis cover by David Lundén and Mattias Rosander on cloud manufacturing implementation and challenges in automotive sector.
Jacob Wadsjö and Oliver Örskov Praetorius – Dynamic Capabilities in Digital Transformation How to be Successful in Digital Transformation
Alt text: Jacob Wadsjö and Oliver Örskov Praetorius thesis cover, showing dynamic capabilities for success in digital transformation.
Innovation and Organizational Culture
Carl Bergström and Carl Börjesson – Remote work and organizational culture for innovation: How organizational culture for innovation has been managed when working remotely
Alt text: Carl Bergström and Carl Börjesson thesis cover exploring remote work and organizational culture for innovation management.
Louise Gotliebsson and Elin Jönsson – Managing innovation with a holistic approach – a single case study on how a holistic view of innovation management can support a company
Alt text: Thesis cover by Louise Gottliebsson and Elin Jönsson on managing innovation with a holistic approach for company support.
Julia Karlsson and Klara Thorén – Stimulating employee-driven innovation – Exploring enablers for employee-driven innovation and the contribution of formal and informal innovation activities – a qualitative single-case study
Alt text: Julia Karlsson and Klara Thorén thesis cover, exploring enablers for stimulating employee-driven innovation activities.
Björn Albert Porlein and Hugo Söderberg – WHY REINVENT THE WHEEL AGAIN? Investigating Challenges to Develop and Maintain Structural Capital in a Knowledge Intensive Network-Based Organisation
Alt text: Björn Albert Porlein and Hugo Söderberg thesis cover investigating challenges in developing structural capital in organizations.
Sustainability and New Business Models
Edwin Grehorn Hall and Daniel Olsson – Barriers and Enablers for a Startup Introducing a Circular Business Model in the Swedish Food-Waste Segment
Alt text: Edwin Grehorn Hall and Daniel Olsson thesis cover on barriers and enablers for circular business models in food-waste startups.
Simon Johansson and Isak Gunnarsson – Sustainable Business Model Innovation Within The Automotive Manufacturing Industry – A Comparative Case Study of Volvo Cars and Lynk & Co
Alt text: Thesis cover by Simon Johansson and Isak Gunnarsson on sustainable business model innovation in automotive manufacturing industry.
Master’s Theses 2021: Adapting to Change and Exploring New Frontiers
The 2021 theses reflect a period of significant global change, with research focusing on adaptation, resilience, and the exploration of new technological and business frontiers.
Digital Adaptation and Transformation
Vanja Lieback & David Ryfors – Adapting to Accelerated Digitalization of Learning Services – A Single Case Study of Global Service Training at Volvo Buses
Alt text: Vanja Lieback & David Ryfors thesis cover on adapting to accelerated digitalization in learning services at Volvo Buses.
Alt text: Xiaoxi Hu thesis cover on digital transformation and smart supply chains using VMI in Swedish healthcare.
Alt text: Emma Wallander thesis cover exploring challenges in diffusing innovative products through digital marketing strategies.
Innovation and Business Model Evolution
Milton Bark & Markus Karlsson – Innovation in Swedish and Norwegian Manufacturing Business Units – A qualitative cross-sectional study on barriers to innovation in business units
Alt text: Milton Bark & Markus Karlsson thesis cover on innovation barriers in Swedish and Norwegian manufacturing business units.
Felix Enocksson & Fredrik Melin – The innovation intermediary’s guide to the AI Factory – A study of AI Sweden as an intermediary in a system of innovation
Alt text: Felix Enocksson & Fredrik Melin thesis cover, guiding innovation intermediaries in the AI Factory context.
Albin Lövgren Pouncette & Erik Thure – It’s not like it’s on my top 100 things to-do list – A single case study investigating Resistance to change in a SaaS business model transformation
Clara Beatha Björck & Constance Ekström Skeppstedt – From Product to Service – The Customer Value of Servitization – A study examining the potential customer value of servitization of the indoor climate
Alt text: Clara Beatha Björck & Constance Ekström Skeppstedt thesis cover on customer value of servitization from product to service models.
Sustainability and Circularity
Alice Karlsson – Implementing Sustainability in a Fast-Growing Scale-Up Company – A Case Study in the MedTech Industry
Alt text: Alice Karlsson thesis cover on implementing sustainability in a fast-growing MedTech scale-up company.
Master’s Theses 2020: Navigating Disruption and Embracing New Technologies
The 2020 master’s theses reflect a world in flux, with research focusing on navigating disruption, adopting new technologies, and exploring innovative business approaches.
Technology Adoption and Digital Disruption
Johanna Dahlqvist & Olivia Magnusson Pivén – A Race to the Top in the Era of Artificial Intelligence – A Qualitative Study examining challenges & opportunities for small and medium sized Swedish companies in AI adoption
Alt text: Thesis cover by Johanna Dahlqvist & Olivia Magnusson Pivén on AI adoption challenges and opportunities for Swedish SMEs.
William Eriksson & Philip Maxén – A Race to the Top in the Era of Artificial Intelligence – A Qualitative Study examining challenges & opportunities for small and medium sized Swedish companies in AI adoption
Alessandro Fortunato – The Organizational Facilitators and Barriers to the adoption of Cloud
Alt text: Alessandro Fortunato thesis cover on organizational facilitators and barriers to cloud technology adoption.
Emelie Gunnarsson – Technology Acceptance of Future Decision Makers – An Investigation of Behavioral Intention Toward Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Decision Making
Alt text: Emelie Gunnarsson thesis cover on technology acceptance of AI tools by future decision makers.
Victor Rådinger & Hampus Samuelsson – Investigating Industry 4.0 Readiness in the Swedish Manufacturing Sectorr
Alt text: Victor Rådinger & Hampus Samuelsson thesis cover investigating Industry 4.0 readiness in Swedish manufacturing sector.
Estelle Beaunez Lundqvist & Fredrika Dahlberg – Seeing What’s Next in the Management Consulting Industry – A qualitative study of how the management consulting industry might become disrupted
Alt text: Estelle Beaunez Lundqvist & Fredrika Dahlberg thesis cover on potential disruption in management consulting industry.
Innovation and Business Model Innovation
Alt text: Matteo Consiglio thesis cover on enabling business transformation through servitization in commercial real estate.
Jeffrey Carlo Fleischle – Bilateral Innovation Partnerships as a policy tool to foster innovation on a public and private level – A case study of the Swedish-German Innovation Partnership
Alt text: Jeffrey Carlo Fleischle thesis cover on bilateral innovation partnerships as a policy tool for public-private innovation.
Alexander Ivarsson & Emma Rittgård – Innovating Inside the Box – An Exploratory Comparative Case Study of Regulations’ Impact on Innovation in the Insurance Industry
Alt text: Alexander Ivarsson & Emma Rittgård thesis cover exploring innovation within regulatory constraints in insurance industry.
Nicolina Jacobsson & Sara Svärd – The shift toward electrification in the automotive industry – A scenario analysis investigating what sourcing mode for lithium-ion battery cells original equipment manufacturers can take to meet future demand in the United States.
Alt text: Nicolina Jacobsson & Sara Svärd thesis cover on automotive electrification shift and battery cell sourcing strategies.
Jonatan Norman & Andreas Janson – Making obsolescence obsolete – A practical study of obsolescence management theory in the context of a truck OEM.
Alt text: Jonatan Norman & Andreas Janson thesis cover on making obsolescence obsolete in truck OEM context.
Master’s Theses 2019: Exploring Industry Transformation and Customer Value
The 2019 master’s theses focus on industry-specific transformations, exploring topics from blockchain in maritime shipping to agile methodologies in consulting and customer value enhancement.
Industry-Specific Innovation and Transformation
Jenny Ytterström and Lisa Lenberg – What role will blockchain play within the maritime shipping industry in five years? – A study using scenario planning to identify indicators of future industry transformation
Alt text: Jenny Ytterström and Lisa Lenberg thesis cover on blockchain’s future role in maritime shipping industry transformation.
Jesper Saarinen and Erik Jansson – The commercial effects of IMO’s regulation of the global sulphur cap in 2020 – A study on the procurement of deep-sea Ro-Ro at Volvo Cars
Alt text: Jesper Saarinen and Erik Jansson thesis cover on commercial effects of IMO’s sulphur cap regulation in maritime industry.
David Mijatovic – A study of diffusion of Augmented Reality in the Swedish construction industry
Alt text: David Mijatovic thesis cover studying augmented reality diffusion in the Swedish construction industry.
Agile Methods and Organizational Agility
Hilda Karlsson and Amanda Norstedt – Becoming Agile – The Application of Agile Project Methods in the Management Consulting Industry
Alt text: Hilda Karlsson and Amanda Norstedt thesis cover on agile project methods application in management consulting.
Sofia Johansson and Annika Hersle –From Traditional to Agile – An exploratory study of how large companies can achieve Organizational Agility
Alt text: Sofia Johansson and Annika Hersle thesis cover exploring organizational agility transition from traditional to agile approaches.
Customer Value and Business Models
Lisa Sahlin och Maria Olsson – Save water, drink champagne: A case study of how a luxury company can use a digital customer interaction to enhance value
Alt text: Lisa Sahlin och Maria Olsson thesis cover on digital customer interaction for value enhancement in luxury industry.
Fabian Perktold and Moritz von Racczeck – PSS Design in Practice – How a Choice Experiment Can Help Configuring a New Subscription Offer. The Case of Care by Volvo’s Used Car Subscription Offer
Alt text: Fabian Perktold and Moritz von Racczeck thesis cover on PSS design and subscription offer configuration using choice experiment.
Master’s Theses 2018: Exploring Emerging Technologies and Business Model Innovation
The 2018 master’s theses explore a range of emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, and their impact on business models and industry practices.
Blockchain and Smart Contracts
Lina Asadi and Trang Hoang – Blockchain: How the implementation of blockchain is affected by, and affects, business models
Alt text: Lina Asadi and Trang Hoang thesis cover on blockchain implementation’s effect on business models and vice versa.
Erik Blomström and Henrik Wallander – Get smart; How multinationals can use smart contracts to gain a competitive advantage
Alt text: Erik Blomström and Henrik Wallander thesis cover on smart contracts for competitive advantage in multinational corporations.
Ida Lönnfält and Josefine Sandqvist – Blockchains, the New Fashion in Supply Chains? – The compatibility of blockchain configurations in supply chain management in the fast fashion industry
Alt text: Ida Lönnfält and Josefine Sandqvist thesis cover on blockchain compatibility in supply chain management for fast fashion.
Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Emil Gryth and David Rundberg – Am AI ready? Investigating the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on business within the automotive industry
Alt text: Emil Gryth and David Rundberg thesis cover investigating artificial intelligence impacts on automotive industry businesses.
Alexis Olevall and Johanna Moberg – Artificial Intelligence within Financial Services-In Relation to Data Privacy Regulation
Alt text: Alexis Olevall and Johanna Moberg thesis cover on artificial intelligence in financial services and data privacy regulations.
Victor Renneby and Johannes Sommer – The Transition to Autonomous –Impact & Challenges in the Race toward Self-Driving Cars
Alt text: Victor Renneby and Johannes Sommer thesis cover on autonomous car transition impacts and challenges in self-driving race.
Servitization and Business Model Innovation
William Bratt and Viktor Dynefors – Innovative Revenue Models and their influence on the components of the Business Model: A multiple case study on global manufacturing firms
Alt text: William Bratt and Viktor Dynefors thesis cover on innovative revenue models influencing business model components in manufacturing.
Rebecca Kjellberg and Erica Lagerkvist – Servitization in the Car Industry: A Case Study of the concept Care by Volvo
Alt text: Rebecca Kjellberg and Erica Lagerkvist thesis cover on servitization in car industry, case study of Care by Volvo concept.
Christian Vigmo and Jacob Öster – The Pains of Servitization – Finding the customers’ pains of a servitization business model in the modular data center industry
Alt text: Christian Vigmo and Jacob Öster thesis cover on servitization pains from customer perspective in modular data center industry.
Giulia Landi – The Formulation of a Servitization Strategy for Prefabricated Modula Data Center Provision by Swedish Modules in Scandinavia
Alt text: Giulia Landi thesis cover on servitization strategy formulation for prefabricated data center provision in Scandinavia.
Master’s Theses 2017: Exploring New Product Development and Sustainability
The 2017 master’s theses delve into new product development processes, sustainable business practices, and the evolving landscape of various industries.
New Product Development and Innovation Management
Erik Armkvist and Lucas Malina – Disseminative Capabilities in New Product Development Projects; A Single Case Study about Inter-Organizational Knowledge Transfer at CEVT
Alt text: Erik Armkvist and Lucas Malina thesis cover on disseminative capabilities in new product development projects at CEVT.
Tobias Carlefall and Tao Jankel Hemberg – No way that will fly! – Organizing the fuzzy front end of radical innovation
Alt text: Tobias Carlefall and Tao Jankel Hemberg thesis cover on organizing the fuzzy front end of radical innovation projects.
Nicklas Dackhammar and Julia Ek – Combining Agile methods and a Stage-Gate model within the product development process. A multiple case study
Alt text: Nicklas Dackhammar and Julia Ek thesis cover on combining agile methods with stage-gate model in product development.
Marcus Wahlberg – Gearing up for innovation How can a large organization facilitate knowledge transfer within the organization in order to learn from innovation?
Alt text: Marcus Wahlberg thesis cover on facilitating knowledge transfer for innovation learning in large organizations.
Sustainability and Industry Partnerships
Jenny Christensen and Viktoria Iderheim – A mutual path towards a sustainable future – A multiple case study of the importance of industry-university partnerships for sustainable development and responsible leadership in business education
Alt text: Jenny Christensen and Viktoria Iderheim thesis cover on industry-university partnerships for sustainable development and responsible leadership.
Elin Harrysson and Freja Larsjörs – Sustainable Value Chain Development in the Apparel Industry Case studies of how Swedish sportswear companies work with sustainability in their value chains
Alt text: Elin Harrysson and Freja Larsjörs thesis cover on sustainable value chain development in Swedish sportswear apparel industry.
Carl Lönnroth – The Plight of Icarus The Impacts of the Regulatory Framework on Various Business Model Designs in the Swedish Solar Energy Industry
Alt text: Carl Lönnroth thesis cover on regulatory framework impacts on business model designs in Swedish solar energy industry.
Service Innovation and Business Models
Johanna Löfgren and Jennifer Skoogh – Managing Service Innovation in an Increasingly Digitalized World – “It’s more than just picking the low hanging fruits”
Alt text: Johanna Löfgren and Jennifer Skoogh thesis cover on managing service innovation in an increasingly digitalized world.
Jakob Moberg – Start-ups and Business Model Design A Multiple Case Study Investigating Business Model Design in Swedish IT Start-ups
Alt text: Jakob Moberg thesis cover on business model design in Swedish IT start-ups, investigating various models.
Alt text: Andrea Bureca thesis cover on IoT role in servitization and implementation of Product-Service Systems.
Master’s Theses 2016: Digital Transformation and Value Creation
The 2016 master’s theses highlight the growing trend of digital transformation, exploring its impact on various industries and the strategies for value creation in the digital age.
Digital Revolution and Industry Transformation
Oscar Bördin and Philip Engsfelt – The Digital Revolution: Structural transformation and changing demand of the banking industry
Alt text: Oscar Bördin and Philip Engsfelt thesis cover on digital revolution, structural transformation and changing demand in banking.
Cornelia Crafoord and My Eriksson – IT strategy as a service – A service developed to meet a new customer demand and digital market changes A case study on consultancy service development
Alt text: Cornelia Crafoord and My Eriksson thesis cover on IT strategy as a service in consultancy, developed for digital market changes.
Maria Poleva and Kajsa Sjögren – How is a Modern Technological Tool Accepted by Individuals throughout a Hybrid Organisation in a Slow Moving Industry Exposed to the Digital Revolution? A study of the Nordic real estate industry
Alt text: Maria Poleva and Kajsa Sjögren thesis cover on technology acceptance in hybrid organizations within Nordic real estate industry.
David Göthensten and Carl Persson – Enhancing Digital Capabilities within the Manufacturing Sector How can Volvo Group’s Supplier Portal be changed to be made more usable and better fit the needs of its users?
Alt text: David Göthensten and Carl Persson thesis cover on enhancing digital capabilities in manufacturing sector, Volvo Supplier Portal case.
Value Creation and Innovative Partnerships
Rebecka Arén and Josefine Finsbäck – Creating Superior Value through Innovative Partnership Solutions A case study of how a public-private partnership can contribute to increased stakeholder value for the Åby Recreational Area
Alt text: Rebecka Arén and Josefine Finsbäck thesis cover on creating superior value through innovative public-private partnership solutions.
Anna Lotta Lindström and Anna Jörnéus – Co-Creating Value through Content Marketing A multiple case study
Alt text: Anna Lotta Lindström and Anna Jörnéus thesis cover on value co-creation through content marketing strategies.
Malin Palmqvist and Cecilia Zander – Value Creation through Orphan Innovations A case study of AstraZeneca
Alt text: Malin Palmqvist and Cecilia Zander thesis cover on value creation through orphan innovations, AstraZeneca case study.
Sustainable Business Models and Practices
Madeleine Bäckström and Charlotte Lindberg – Shifting Towards Circular Economy A case study of the Office Furniture Industry
Alt text: Madeleine Bäckström and Charlotte Lindberg thesis cover on shifting towards circular economy in office furniture industry.
Per Åhlander – Food Waste from Swedish Grocery Stores What can the grocery stores do to reduce it?
Alt text: Per Åhlander thesis cover on food waste reduction strategies for Swedish grocery stores.
Francesco Speciale – Sustainable Business Model for Renewable Energy Technology A case study of TXG Turbine AB
Alt text: Francesco Speciale thesis cover on sustainable business models for renewable energy technology, TXG Turbine case.
Cesare D’Ambrosi – Sustainable Business Model for Renewable Energy Technology in Rwanda A case study of Autonome Infrastructure AB
Alt text: Cesare D’Ambrosi thesis cover on sustainable business models for renewable energy technology in Rwanda, Autonome Infrastructure case.
Master’s Theses 2015: Innovation Processes and Emerging Concepts
The 2015 master’s theses explore various aspects of innovation processes, from radical process innovation to emerging concepts like the smart home and big data.
Innovation Processes and Strategies
Sofia Altlås and Emmy Wislander – Triggering Radical Process Innovation. Process innovation at operational manufacturing division
Alt text: Sofia Altlås and Emmy Wislander thesis cover on triggering radical process innovation in operational manufacturing division.
Ashkan Ganji – Exploring Best Practices for Ideation. A comparative study
Alt text: Ashkan Ganji thesis cover exploring best practices for ideation in a comparative study.
Emma Weiner – How Building a Climate for Creativity can Promote Innovative Activities
Alt text: Emma Weiner thesis cover on building a climate for creativity to promote innovative activities.
Carolinne Kaufmann and Ulrika Dillner – Leading and Organizing for Radical Innovation. A qualitative benchmarking study of how SKF could stimulate radical innovation
Alt text: Carolinne Kaufmann and Ulrika Dillner thesis cover on leading and organizing for radical innovation, SKF benchmarking study.
David Andersson and Jonathan Molin – Open Innovation Portals, Maximizing Submission through Quality and Volume Contributions
Alt text: David Andersson and Jonathan Molin thesis cover on open innovation portals, maximizing submission quality and volume.
Emerging Concepts and Technologies
Andreas Malm and Richard Lehtonen – The Emergence of the Smart Home Concept
Alt text: Andreas Malm and Richard Lehtonen thesis cover on the emergence and development of the smart home concept.
Deni Redzepovic och Theodoros Peristeris – Big Data-driven Innovation: The role of big data in new product development
Alt text: Deni Redzepovic and Theodoros Peristeris thesis cover on big data-driven innovation in new product development processes.
André Lindberg and Karl Hemvik – How to Recognize Opportunities for Digital Transformation: a framework for Large & Established Firms
Alt text: André Lindberg and Karl Hemvik thesis cover on recognizing digital transformation opportunities for large established firms.
Business Models and Financial Markets
Joakim Eskilsson and Pontus Bertilsson – Business Models for Renewable Energy Technology. A case study of Perpend AB
Alt text: Joakim Eskilsson and Pontus Bertilsson thesis cover on business models for renewable energy technology, Perpend AB case.
Sofie Björhn and Sofie Johnsson – The Growth of the Swedish Corporate Bond Market
Alt text: Sofie Björhn and Sofie Johnsson thesis cover on the growth and development of the Swedish corporate bond market.
Master’s Theses 2014: Business Model Innovation and Strategic Management
The 2014 master’s theses focus on business model innovation, strategic management, and the evolving dynamics of venture capital and corporate entrepreneurship.
Business Model Innovation and Legitimacy
Mathias Andersson and Robin Wiberg – The Process of Legitimizing Business Model Innovation A multiple case study of Swedish and Chinese MNEs
Alt text: Mathias Andersson and Robin Wiberg thesis cover on the process of legitimizing business model innovation in Swedish and Chinese MNEs.
Sammy-Sebastian Tawakkoli: Business Model Innovation in the context of Sustainable Development A case study of how a business model is modified when a corporation commits to bringing a sustainability innovation to market.
Alt text: Sammy-Sebastian Tawakkoli thesis cover on business model innovation in sustainable development context, sustainability innovation case.
Venture Capital and Financial Strategy
Peter Rohn and Simon Adolfsson – Can venture capitalists in biotechnology time the market?
Alt text: Peter Rohn and Simon Adolfsson thesis cover on venture capitalists’ ability to time the market in biotechnology sector.
Malin Sundqvist – The Future of Venture Capital industry in Sweden – “An optimist per definition”
Alt text: Malin Sundqvist thesis cover on future trends and outlook of venture capital industry in Sweden.
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management
Kauser Kader and Johanna Kalnins – How to Manage the Coexistence of Corporate Entrepreneurship and the Core Business: The story of large companies pursuit of tomorrow’s business
Alt text: Kauser Kader and Johanna Kalnins thesis cover on managing coexistence of corporate entrepreneurship and core business in large companies.
Alt text: Erik Gustafsson thesis cover on organizational reorganization case study at School of Business, Economics and Law.
Adam Vesterberg – Creating new customer value using a co- innovation perspective – A case study of ABB
Alt text: Adam Vesterberg thesis cover on creating customer value using co-innovation perspective, ABB case study.
In conclusion, this collection of master’s theses provides a rich source of knowledge and insights into diverse business and innovation topics. For professionals at firms like Partners Capital, and for individuals like Amanda Karlsson focused on financial strategy and business development, these academic works offer valuable perspectives on current trends and future directions across various industries. Exploring these studies can foster informed decision-making and strategic thinking in today’s dynamic business environment.
