Technology development in road construction : how government roles affect project performance

This dissertation contributes to both the academic and policy debates\ud on the roles of government in technology development in the public\ud sector. In the literature, there are many perspectives that deal with\ud government’s roles in technology development. These perspectives\ud include competition, property rights, market failure and science and\ud education. Depending on these perspectives and their emphasis on\ud demand pull or technology push, scholars have advocated a laissez-\ud faire approach or an active role in encouraging R&D investments and\ud the development and diffusion of new technology. Only few\ud perspectives address both supply and demand-side roles, these include\ud national system of innovation and large technical systems. In this study\ud we use large technical systems as a guiding concept. Large technical\ud systems are characterized by a capital-intensive infrastructure, a broad\ud range of technical components and the involvement of a variety of\ud actors and institutions. Examples are energy and road infrastructure

Technologie-ontwikkeling in de wegenbouw

De wegenbouw is de laatste jaren flink in beweging. De belangrijkste klanten zijn meer op prestaties gaan contracteren. Garantietermijnen zijn verlengd en de CE-markering maakt producenten verantwoordelijk voor de productkwaliteit van asfaltmengsels. De NMa en milieuregelgeving hebben het landschap van asfaltmolens opnieuw gedefinieerd. Dat al deze veranderingen een effect hebben op technologieontwikkeling in de asfaltwegenbouw is duidelijk. Belangrijke vraag is dan wat het effect is. Hoe gaan bedrijven met de veranderde situatie om? De belangrijkste klant (lees: Rijkswaterstaat) volgt de lijn “de markt, tenzij …”. Maar wat doet “de markt”. Wat doen wegenbouwbedrijven aan technologieontwikkeling en welke aspecten zijn daarin bepalend? In zijn onderzoek naar technologieontwikkeling in de asfaltwegenbouw heeft Jasper Caerteling van de Universiteit Twente deze vragen aan 15 asfaltwegenbouwers voorgelegd

Climbing the Alpha Ladder: Can Women Thrive in Tech's Male-Dominated Arena?

This research explores how female entrepreneurs in the male-dominated IT sector engage in impression management techniques to gain legitimacy. Through semi-structured interviews with ten female entrepreneurs, the study examines the distinct challenges they face, including sexism, implicit biases, and underestimation of their skills. The findings reveal that these women employ various impression management strategies, such as ingratiation, selfpromotion, and exemplification, to navigate their professional environments. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of overpreparation, networks, and mentorship in building credibility. Despite these efforts, achieving true legitimacy remains a challenge due to entrenched gender biases. This study contributes to the literature on female entrepreneurship by providing a nuanced understanding of the strategies employed by women to overcome gender-based obstacles. It underscores the necessity of systemic changes to support female entrepreneurs and promote gender equity in male-dominated industries

Climbing the Alpha Ladder: Can Women Thrive in Tech's Male-Dominated Arena?

This research explores how female entrepreneurs in the male-dominated IT sector engage in impression management techniques to gain legitimacy. Through semi-structured interviews with ten female entrepreneurs, the study examines the distinct challenges they face, including sexism, implicit biases, and underestimation of their skills. The findings reveal that these women employ various impression management strategies, such as ingratiation, selfpromotion, and exemplification, to navigate their professional environments. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of overpreparation, networks, and mentorship in building credibility. Despite these efforts, achieving true legitimacy remains a challenge due to entrenched gender biases. This study contributes to the literature on female entrepreneurship by providing a nuanced understanding of the strategies employed by women to overcome gender-based obstacles. It underscores the necessity of systemic changes to support female entrepreneurs and promote gender equity in male-dominated industries