Figure 1
The Case study design, single case.
Table 1
Shows the operationalisation of the theory.
| VARIABLE | THEME | EXAMPLE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| Shared mental model | External environment | conflicts, R&D |
| Internal environment | change in responsibilities | |
| Function | use and effects | |
| Decision | dates and new directions | |
| Contextual change | External environment | conflicts, R&D |
| Internal environment | societal change | |
| Confirmation bias | – | earlier shared mental models analysed relative to contextual change |
| Military innovation | Conceptual ideas | use and integration of technology |
Table 2
Shows a compilation of results from the analysis of the Swedish nuclear weapons development, and of Swedish cyber defence development, respectively. The first column shows variables in accordance with the single case analysis approach.
| NUCLEAR WEAPONS DEVELOPMENT | CYBER DEFENCE DEVELOPMENT | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial shared mental model | - a suitable military means | - military IT security |
| Contextual change | - increased tension - nuclear weapons in vicinity of Sweden | - militarily integrated cyberattacks |
| - technological possibility | - cyber threats related to crime - national research focused on information warfare | |
| Developed shared mental model | - a necessary military means | - societal IT security |
| Contextual change | - increased number of tactical nuclear weapons | - intense development - Sweden exposed to direct effects |
| - Swedish Armed Forces driving innovation - reduced political support | - a national cyber security strategy | |
| Military innovation | - integrated to avert attack | - cyber defence in depth |