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Technological development and capabilities are driving IT costs up for many manufacturing companies. The importance of having a lean and efficient IT organisation in place is therefore of increasing importance in order to control these costs. This study aims at investigating how large manufacturing companies most effectively can tackle the challenges of a growing pressure on the IT department to d
The metal cluster [H4Os4(CO)12] was treated with various chiral ferrocenyl diphosphines of the Walphos family. The new compounds; [H4Os4(CO)10{μ -1,2-W001}], [H4Os4(CO)10{μ -1,2-W002}], [H4Os4(CO)10{μ -1,2-W003}] and [H4Os4(CO)10{μ -1,2-W005}] were characterized, and [H4Os4(CO)10{μ -1,2-W001}] was investigated in its enantioselective catalytic properties in the hydrogenation of tiglic acid. It was
Surrogate boycotts are highly threatening for corporations in terms of both economical cost and image damage. All corporations are due to our globalized environment and increased stakeholder fragmentation gradually more risking to become victims of surrogate boycotts, which of nature is hard if not impossible to predict and prevent. Corporations are generally recommended to build clear and strong
This thesis is a case study on community-based water management and increased access to water through rainwater harvesting in rural Jordan. It also considers how women gain benefits through rainwater harvesting and their participation in community-based water management. Based on a holistic framework that merges community-based water management and water demand management, we examined Bayoudah vil
Bakgrund: En människa tar in ny kunskap dagligen i skolan, på jobbet genom våra medmänniskor och genom media. När vi som konsument får mer kunskap om ett ämne eller en produkt reducerar vi vår osäkerhet kring produkten. Får vi mer kunskap, vet vi mer om riskerna. Är man förstagångsförälder exponeras man för en stor mängd olika produkter och nya situationer. Föräldrarna har lite kunskap om produkte
Human capital encompasses knowledge, information, ideas, skills, and health of individuals. Technology may be the driver of present day modern economic growth (MEG), especially for the science base sector and advanced economies of the world, but human capital is certainly the energy required to drive the vehicle of modern economic growth (Becker, 2002). From the periods of first industrial revolut
In this thesis the role of the European Parliament has been explored and analysed. Four scenarios for European Integration: Europe of States, United States of Europe, Europe of Regions and Europe of Networks developed by Jönsson et al, have been employed as a framework for the analysis. To examine the principle role of the EP in each scenario, in addition to the varying possibilities and challenge
The purpose of this study is to explore how relationship benefits and sacrifices matter in relation to members of referral networks and how these aspects affect overall member satisfaction. This study has an explanatory research approach since it aims to, by testing hypotheses; explain the impact relationship benefits and sacrifices have on satisfaction. It is based on both qualitative and quantit
The research on theory of mind is increasingly focused on adults in various professional contexts. One such context in which the role of theory of mind remains rather scarce is within public management, and decisions regarding turnover and retention. This study aimed to contribute to the knowledge on theory of mind in working adults in this specific context. 11 semi-structured interviews were cond
This master’s thesis explores a Waste-to-Energy solution for Kigali, specifically focusing on the Mpazi Rehousing Project. Kigali faces challenges with Solid Waste Management (SWM) despite its reputation for cleanliness and efficient urban planning. It aims to transform biowaste into biogas, contributing to sustainable urban development and reducing waste at Nduba landfill. The research addresses
Body alignment is a spontaneous response documented in a variety of animals, including songbirds, however the biological significance of this behavior remains elusive for most taxa. Migratory songbirds rely on an endogenous migration program to migrate, and extract navigational information from celestial and magnetic cues. To investigate the body alignment behavior, the resting position of individ
This paper analyzes the corporate rebranding efforts of Google to Alphabet and Facebook to Meta, examining the motivations behind these shifts, the changes in brand architecture and the impact on stakeholders. The authors use the Corporate Brand Identity Matrix and Stakeholder Theory to assess the rebranding's effects on investors, employees, consumers, and policymakers. The paper concludes th
This thesis investigates media coverage of the 2024 European Parliament election in Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, analyzing the extent to which media addressed voter priorities as identified in the Eurobarometer survey and exploring emerging themes. Through qualitative content analysis of 276 headlines from nine major newspapers, the study reveals significant variations in media engagement across
Post-festival residual inventory is a recurring challenge for small independent retailers, especially when products are tied to specific festivals, gifting occasions or seasonal selling windows. Existing research has examined markdown pricing, product deletion, and reverse logistics primarily in large retail chains or formal supply-chain systems, while paying less attention to how small independen
This thesis examines the extent to which EU directives on information and consultation enable employees, through employees’ representatives, to influence employer decision-making before final decisions are adopted, particularly in situations involving restructuring and collective redundancies. The analysis focuses on four central directives within the EU framework: the Information and Consultation
Extreme rainfall can disrupt public transport networks by flooding stops, route segments, and transfer connections. This study assesses the vulnerability and structural resilience of Gothenburg’s multimodal public transport network under a climate-adapted 100-year rainfall scenario. It also examines whether walking-scooter transfer links, which represent transfers using walking access and shared e
In this episode, we talk to Professor Harro van Asselt, leading expert on climate change law, about how international law can support the transition away from fossil fuels.
This thesis examines how community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) generates peace-positive outcomes in displacement-affected communities, focused on how shared natural resources and environmental risks shape these dynamics. Designed as a qualitative multiple case study focused on Iraq and South Sudan, it draws on interviews and documents to examine the conditions under which, and the proces
