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The Implementation Of Advanced Digitalization In The Oil And Gas Industry, Ensieh Rezafar
The Implementation Of Advanced Digitalization In The Oil And Gas Industry, Ensieh Rezafar
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractThe immature advanced digitalization in the oil and gas industry can limit access to the potential value of mature progressive digitalization. Oil and gas leaders must expedite the implementation of advanced digitalization to increase organizational proficiencies and reduce costs and losses. Grounded in Pettigrew and Whipp’s dimensions of strategic change theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies some leaders in the oil and gas industry used to implement advanced digitalization. The participants were seven leaders in two oil service companies in North America involved in the successful implementation of progressive digitalization. Data were collected …
Leadership Strategies For Maintaining Profitability In A Volatile Crude Oil Market, Lucky Anderson Braimoh
Leadership Strategies For Maintaining Profitability In A Volatile Crude Oil Market, Lucky Anderson Braimoh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Volatile crude oil prices significantly affect the profitability of crude oil firms. The purpose of this single case study was to explore strategies some crude oil and gas business leaders used to remain profitable during periods of crude oil price volatility. The target population comprised 8 crude oil and gas business leaders located in Calgary, Canada, whose company remained profitable despite crude oil price volatility. The transformational leadership theory formed the conceptual framework for the study. Data were collected through the use of semistructured face-to-face interviews, company reports, and field notes. Data analysis involved a modified Van Kamm method, which …