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Alexander Styhre

    Organizations and the Bioeconomy
    Management and Neoliberalism
    The Business of Affordable Housing
    Innovation Management and the Law
    Status and Organizations
    The Innovative Bureaucracy
    • 2024

      Innovation Management and the Law

      An Institutional Approach

      • 194 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on the intersection of innovation and legal rights, the book explores how these rights foster value creation by incentivizing corporations and shaping market dynamics. It highlights the role of legal frameworks in guiding market participants towards activities that align with policymakers' economic and social welfare goals, emphasizing the broader implications for market behavior and corporate strategy.

      Innovation Management and the Law
    • 2024

      The Business of Affordable Housing

      Case Studies of the Commercial Supply of Affordable Homes

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on the production of affordable homes, this case study examines two Swedish housing development companies that cater to a neglected market niche. It provides first-hand insights into their strategies and operations within the real-world economy, highlighting the challenges and innovations involved in creating accessible housing solutions.

      The Business of Affordable Housing
    • 2024

      Knowledge Sharing in Professions

      Roles and Identity in Expert Communities

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on professionalism, this book examines how knowledge sharing is systematically integrated into professional practices. It delves into the everyday interactions within professional communities and their organizational contexts. Through three empirical studies involving pharmaceutical clinical trials researchers and management consultants, it explores the dynamics of knowledge exchange and its impact on professional effectiveness and collaboration.

      Knowledge Sharing in Professions
    • 2024

      Reproductive Medicine and the Life Sciences in the Contemporary Economy

      A Sociomaterial Perspective

      • 244 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on assisted fertilization clinics, this book explores the commercialization of life sciences knowledge through the lens of organization theory. It provides a detailed analysis of how these clinics operate within the contemporary economy, highlighting their role in the commodification of reproductive medicine. By examining the intersection of medical practices and economic principles, the text offers insights into the evolving landscape of reproductive health services and the implications for both providers and patients.

      Reproductive Medicine and the Life Sciences in the Contemporary Economy
    • 2023

      The Business School Curriculum Debate

      Scientific Legitimacy versus Practical Relevance

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book explores the challenges faced by business schools in balancing the teaching of scientifically validated theories with the practical application of concepts and models. It delves into the inherent tensions between these dual goals and how they can create difficulties in the educational process. By analyzing this dynamic, the author sheds light on the complexities of business education and the implications for students and educators alike.

      The Business School Curriculum Debate
    • 2022

      Status and Organizations

      Theories and Cases

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The examination of social status reveals its critical role as both a mechanism and a fact influencing the regulation, management, and preservation of markets and organizations. The book delves into how social hierarchies impact economic interactions and organizational dynamics, providing insights into the interplay between social structures and market behavior.

      Status and Organizations
    • 2022

      The Economics of Affordable Housing

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book explores the intricate relationship between affordable housing shortages and the economic and legal frameworks that influence housing production. It emphasizes how housing finance is crucial to this process, highlighting the active role that legal conditions and sovereign states play in shaping housing availability. Through this integrated perspective, it addresses both the underlying causes and the far-reaching consequences of the housing crisis.

      The Economics of Affordable Housing
    • 2020

      Indie Video Game Development Work

      Innovation in the Creative Economy

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on indie video game developers, this study explores their role as creative innovators within the broader video game industry. It addresses challenges such as funding and optimizing returns on digital platforms while highlighting the shared passion for gaming that unites both indie and Triple-A developers. Anchored in the Swedish welfare state model, the research emphasizes how supportive social structures, like free education and healthcare, foster entrepreneurial growth in this innovation-led sector.

      Indie Video Game Development Work
    • 2019

      The Making of Shareholder Welfare Society

      A Study in Corporate Governance

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the challenges of competitive capitalism, this book addresses the growing doubts and concerns surrounding economic inequality. It engages a diverse audience, including graduate students, management scholars, policy-makers, and consultants, by exploring the implications of these issues on the economic system. Through critical analysis, it seeks to shed light on the complexities and potential solutions to the pressing economic disparities affecting society today.

      The Making of Shareholder Welfare Society
    • 2019

      The Institutional Theory of the Firm

      Embedded Autonomy

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book explores the concept of the corporation as an entity deeply rooted in social and economic contexts. It argues that while corporations are influenced by their environments, they function most effectively when granted significant autonomy from stakeholders. This perspective highlights the tension between corporate independence and social responsibility, offering a nuanced understanding of corporate behavior and its implications.

      The Institutional Theory of the Firm