Purpose – This paper seeks to apply a structurational model of technology to reflect on the introduction, assimilation, and consequent industry change that accompanied the introduction of computer aided design (CAD) into the Swedish architectural industry. Design/methodology/approach – The...

Purpose – The present paper aims to extend an ongoing study of Swedish trade journal's, Privata Affärer , recognition of the “bank of the year.” Design/methodology/approach – The information used in this paper came from Privata Affärer , which annually recognizes a “best” bank in...

Purpose – Present directives in municipal housing have been imposed by the Public Municipal Housing Companies Act, put into force on January 2011 in Sweden. The Act, states that public municipal housing companies (PMHCs) should run their operation on “businesslike principles,” e.g.,...