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Digitalisering och verksamhetsstyrning inom byggbranschen
Halmstad University.
Halmstad University.
2021 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Digitalization and Business Management in the Construction Industry (English)
Abstract [en]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to get an understanding of how and when digital tools are used in business management in the construction industry. With a focus on which opportunities digitalization can contribute to creating cohesive business management from a management perspective. 

Method: In this study, the abductive research approach has been used. Further, it is a qualitative methodology characterized throughout the study. To be able to have empirical data, there are four candidates in two different companies in the construction industry chosen to be interviewed. These candidates have to be experienced in business management in medium-sized companies. Literature data have been collected from the theory of many previous research studies. 

Conclusion: In conclusion, it is claimable that digital tools do help business management in a medium size construction company to make work and communication more efficient. Furthermore, it also helps to entail an increased level of control of behaviour and action. Last but not least, the combination of PAR framework and digital tools has improved motivation, direction and reduced limitations among employees. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2021. , p. 52
Keywords [en]
Digitalization, Digital Tool and Business Management (Management Control Systems)
Keywords [sv]
Digitalisering, digitala verktyg, verksamhetsstyrning
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-46153OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-46153DiVA, id: diva2:1622551
Subject / course
Business
Educational program
Construction and Real Estate Business Programme, 180 credits
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Available from: 2022-01-05 Created: 2021-12-22 Last updated: 2022-01-05Bibliographically approved

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