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The purpose of this thesis is to study and determine how working in cross functional teams can generate value in an effort to facilitate innovation. An inductive scientific perspective is chosen as the research approach. A single case is investigated with the theoretical framework based on Resource Based View, Intellectual Capital, Innovation theory and theories concerning Cross Functional Teams.
The circumstances and constraints under which a problem is solved can affect how people engage in problem solving. Based on that premise this research investigates the effects of motivational music in the context of a dynamic ball-transportation task. In particular, this study explores how music influences distance moved, throwing accuracy, non-linearity, motivation and emotion regulation. 15 part
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer with the current diagnostic procedures relying on surgical excisions and histopathological analyses. Incomplete removal of the tumor necessitates additional surgery, which is both costly and time-consuming, and causes unnecessary suffering for the patient. To address this, non-invasive diagnostic techniques capable of determining th
The integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions and corporate practices has gained momentum, reflecting the global focus on sustainability and ethical practices. This study investigates the relationship between ESG-scores and stock returns from 2019 to 2022 across three industry groups – manufacturing and raw materials, technology and media services,
Economic sanctions, a key foreign policy tool in global diplomacy, present both challenges and opportunities, yet relatively underexamined in scholarly research. Unlike previous sanctions aimed at natural resources, the US-China trade war targets labour-intensive manufacturing, creating unique opportunities for investment relocation to labour-abundant countries. Vietnam’s success in attracting sub
Recent research in organo-metallic cages composites (MOCs); discrete, self-assembled coordination compounds; has highlighted their significant potential in host-guest chemistry and catalysis. New studies focus on synthesizing multifunctional MOCs by combining more than one ligand. However, due to the unpredictable nature of coordination-driven self-assembly, intricate strategies were imperative to
Sweden aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. Grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems are emerging as a practical solution to attempt to minimise climate impact within the building sector in a cost-effective manner. This study theoretically investigates the climate impacts of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems within Sweden’s low-carbon intensity electricity grid. The environmenta
The thesis examines the role of middle managers in improving safety at a power plant. Through a social constructivist approach, it analyses how middle managers can shape and sustain safety through their communication, attitudes, and actions. The study focuses on the challenges middle managers face in balancing leadership duties, administrative responsibilities, and their own tasks, often at the ex
In a world of rapid biodiversity loss, raptors are vulnerable due to their longevity and low reproductive rates. The red kite (Milvus milvus) is one of few migratory raptors breeding exclusively in Europe. It has previously experienced steep population declines caused mainly by persecution but mostly recovered, no longer classified as globally endangered. However, negative population trends persis
Effective Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is essential for aligning strategic goals and resources across an organization, especially in today's volatile and complex market environment. This master's thesis evaluates the implementation of Anaplan, an Advanced Planning System (APS), within the IBP framework of Oatly, exploring both benefits gained and encountered challenges. By employing
Transnational migrant communities increasingly depend on digital platforms to sustain social connections, cultural practices, and community life across borders. For Chinese Christian migrants, digital media practices are shaped by both diasporic needs and the influence of China's digital surveillance and censorship, which extends beyond national borders. While existing research has explored Ch
This thesis investigates the transition of Quantum Chromodynamic (QCD) matter to a strongly interacting Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP), where quarks and gluons become deconfined. The expansion of this plasma exhibits characteristics of an ideal relativistic hydrodynamics system, suggesting a behavior similar to that of a perfect fluid. Collective behavior, indicating a QGP phase, is studied through anis
The escalating demand for electricity requires the deployment of reliable, secure, and efficient energy production methods. This master thesis explores the utilization of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in power plants to meet these requirements. The primary objective is to investigate the specific requirements for implementing a SCADA system in the power production sector
The climate crisis in one of the major challenges of our time. The role of trade in this context is a contested issue, both good and bad effects are plausible. One important question in this context is whether it is possible to increase the chance that trade does not have a negative impact on the environment by including environmental provisions in trade agreements. While this might be possible, i
Energy efficiency in buildings can be understood elaborately by evaluating its operational and embodied energy. Embodied energy is the sum of all the energy that is used to produce materials in a building construction. This study assesses various building parameters e.g. U-value of the materials, Window to Floor Area Ratio (WFR), location, etc. that affect the operational and embodied energy and u
With the development of the global economy and human society, population growth and urbanization, water resources are becoming more and more important, and the monitoring of water resources is also crucial. Therefore, this article designed a system for monitoring PH level in water, and designed a wireless transmission system based on LoRa technology. According to the actual application requir
This thesis centers around the challenges that female entrepreneurs encounter in the Swedish business landscape. The aim is to find out what challenges female entrepreneurs encounter in order to find solutions and propose policy recommendations for the Swedish government. Previous literature on female entrepreneurship has been riddled with challenges female entrepreneurs face but without providin
Corporations are often linked to environmental and social issues due to profit motives. To keep in check with those concerns, many establish sustainability committees, however, research gaps persist in understanding their internal processes and theoretical approaches. This study employs social learning theory to examine a management-level sustainability committee in an Indonesian company. Intervie
The current Japanese population of 124 million is expected to decrease to 104 million by year 2050 (Takahashi et al., 2003) with a rapid aging population and, thus increasing immigration is one of the responses to this demographic concern. Hereon onwards, it will be relevant to understand the social patterns of foreign residents living in Japan and finding out more about their livelihoods as non-n
