Good Nordic management practices

Good Nordic management practices
Author: Hans Yngvar Torvatn
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2015-04-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9289340657

The project identified good Nordic management practices by analysing Nordic research on management, working conditions, and productivity. The project identified 2760 publications combining these topics and analysed in detail 38 core publications combining all three topics. The main findings were: 1. Nordic research that combine all three topics is limited in extend but broad in content and therefore fragmented 2. Values related to cooperation and participation permeated the publications, which sets them apart from EU and US publications. 3. The core publications identified positive relations between management practices, working conditions and workplace performance 4. Positive management practices are characterised by dialogue and cooperation between managers and subordinates. The research was conducted in 2012-2014 at Aalborg University, SINTEF, VTT, and Karlstad University.

Human Resource Management: A Nordic Perspective

Human Resource Management: A Nordic Perspective
Author: Helene Ahl
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2018-10-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0429952872

Sweden has one of the lowest national debts in Europe, a well-educated workforce, and the country consistently ranks in top positions of the best places to live and work in the world. Human Resource Management: A Nordic Perspective offers a unique and valuable insight into the working practices of HRM in Sweden, which has been explicated for an international audience. The book offers readers outside of the country alternative methods for improving efficiency and well-being in their own workplace. A team of experienced contributors based in Sweden discuss and analyse the Nordic tradition of inclusive and participative management and present different perspectives on creating a work-life suitable for every person involved. The first part of the book includes chapters on general issues in HR work such as development and learning, selection, teamwork, career paths, and cooperation within organisations. The second part addresses diversity, inclusion, and how discriminatory practices can be avoided. This book will be a valuable resource for students of: HRM, business, management, education, psychology, sociology, as well as human resource management professionals who are seeking new ways to balance economic and human values.

Nordic leadership

Nordic leadership
Author: Ulf Andreasson
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-12-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9289358963

Nordic companies and organisations are often distinguished by committedemployees and a high degree of creativity. One reason is a specific Nordicleadership style, which sets itself apart through the delegation of power and responsibility to employees and a high degree of consensus seeking, among other things. Nordic leaders also stress the necessity of co-operation. In addition, they play down their authority and often function more as coaches for their employees. It is also important that leaders are able to inspire their employees, and be visionary yet realistic at the same time. This report describes how various studies on culture, leadership and values characterise the Nordic leadership style. The report also attempts to find factors in Nordic societies that could help explain the leadership style in the Nordic region. Particular attention is given to two of these: the creation of the Nordic welfare state and the tradition of balancing different interests in society, especially within the labour market. The discussion of these factors is also supplemented by examining the role played by the industrial structure.

Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculture

Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculture
Author: Craig S. Tucker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 607
Release: 2009-03-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0813802784

Published in Cooperation with THE UNITED STATES AQUACULTURE SOCIETY The rapid growth of aquaculture worldwide and domestically has caused concerns over social and environmental impacts. Environmental advocacy groups and government regulatory agencies have called for better management to address potentially negative impacts and assure sustainable aquaculture development. Best Management Practices (BMPs) combine sound science, common sense, economics, and site-specific management to mitigate or prevent adverse environmental impacts. Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculture will provide technical guidance to improve the environmental performance of aquaculture. This book will be the only comprehensive guide to BMPs for mitigation of environmental impacts of aquaculture in the United States. The book addresses development and implementation of BMPs, BMPs for specific aquaculture production systems, and the economics of implementing best management practices. Written by internationally recognized experts in environmental management and aquaculture from academia, government, and non-governmental organizations, this book will be a valuable reference for innovative producers, policy makers, regulators, research scientists, and students.

Transnational Influences on Values and Practices in Nordic Educational Leadership

Transnational Influences on Values and Practices in Nordic Educational Leadership
Author: Lejf Moos
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2013-03-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9400762267

This book explores to what extent transnational influences change national/local values and practices in the Nordic educational systems. It provides country cases and thematic chapters that give nuanced insights into the influence of transnational agencies on national governance and discourses. It describes how national discourses and regulation influences school leadership values, culture and practice, in competition with traditional values. The transnational and global discourse on educational leadership is mostly formed according to Anglo-American thinking and tradition. Pivotal foundations of this discourse are strong hierarchical societies/class societies with liberal democracies, and clearly streamed education systems. The Nordic discourse, however, builds on a more equal society and flat hierarchies with participatory democracy, and on comprehensive schooling with strong local community roots. Leadership thinking and practices are formed by the culture and context they are part of: they are primarily shaped by the national/local values, traditions and practices, and only partially shaped by politics, discourses and literature. Due to the fact that a great deal of the literature that is being used in the Nordic contexts is of Anglo-American origin and many of the research projects have Anglo-American foundations, it is difficult to distinguish the sources for leadership thinking and practice. This book distinguishes the Nordic from the Anglo-American thinking and presents important findings and arguments for leadership practitioners inside as well as outside the Nordic countries.​

Scandinavian Mentality

Scandinavian Mentality
Author: Lucas Nguyen
Publisher: Publifye AS
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2024-10-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 8233934844

""Scandinavian Mentality"" delves into the distinctive social and communicative patterns that characterize Nordic societies, offering a fascinating exploration of how cultural values shape behavior across Scandinavian countries. The book centers on three fundamental aspects: lagom (the principle of moderation), the law of Jante (emphasizing collective well-being over individual success), and unique social distance norms that define personal interactions. Through a research-based approach spanning five decades of sociological studies, the book illuminates how historical factors, Lutheran influences, and geographical isolation have molded modern Scandinavian communication patterns. The text progresses thoughtfully from historical foundations to contemporary applications, examining how these cultural elements manifest in professional, personal, and public spaces. A particularly intriguing aspect is the apparent paradox in Scandinavian behavior: while strongly valuing social equality and community welfare, individuals maintain significant personal distance in daily interactions. This unique combination of collectivist values and personal space requirements creates a distinctive social dynamic that sets Scandinavian cultures apart. Drawing from extensive research across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, the book bridges theoretical understanding with practical application, making it valuable for both academic study and real-world cultural navigation. It examines how these behavioral patterns adapt to modern challenges while maintaining their core characteristics, offering readers concrete strategies for understanding and engaging with Scandinavian social contexts. The interdisciplinary approach, combining social psychology, cultural anthropology, and communication studies, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding these unique cultural dynamics.

Nordic Best Practices

Nordic Best Practices
Author: Marika Bröckl
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2016
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9289344598

The working group on Sustainable Consumption and Production, under the Nordic Council of Ministers requested consultants from Gaia to identify, write out and publish best practice cases of sustainable consumption and production on the UNEP SCP Clearinghouse. This report presents nineteen initiatives that cover two particular themes: 1) Sustainable Lifestyles and Education and 2) Sustainable Public Procurement. The cases have also been added into the UNEP's 10 Year Frame-work Program (10YFP) information platform, the SCP Clearinghouse which is a concrete result of Rio+20. The objective is to enhance international cooperation in order to accelerate a shift towards sustainable consumption and production in developed and developing countries. The SCP Clearinghouse is a web-based information sharing tool, which can be used by different actors as an inspiration for advancing SCP worldwide.

Nordic Best Practices

Nordic Best Practices
Author: Anna Kortesoja
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2018-01-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9289353716

The working group on Sustainable Consumption and Production, under the Nordic Council of Ministers requested consultants from Gaia to identify and write out best Nordic practice cases of sustainable consumption and production to be shared internationally within the UNEP SCP Clearinghouse. This report is the third part of three reports and covers 15 examples of two particular themes on: 1) Sustainable Buildings and Constructions 2) Sustainable Food Systems The cases have also been added into the UNEP’s 10 Year Frame-work Program (10YFP) information platform, the SCP Clearinghouse. The objective is to enhance international cooperation in order to accelerate a shift towards sustainable consumption and production in developed and developing countries. The SCP Clearinghouse is a web-based information sharing tool, which can be used as an inspiration for advancing SCP worldwide.