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1. 1. Beyond the Crisis: A Safe Haven Analysis : Empirical Insights into the Divergence of Gold and Bonds for Portfolio Hedging

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Anthony Baugi; Eugene Zhang; [2024]
   Keywords : Gold; Bonds; Safe Haven; Hedging; US Treasury; Volatility; Covid; Portfolio Theory; Asset Dynamics; Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy; Financial Crisis; Asset Management; Risk Management; Portfolio Risk;

   Abstract : Purpose: This thesis investigates the relationship concerning traditional safe haven assets, gold and US 10-year treasury bonds during periods of market instability, specifically during the economic concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the hedging and safe haven properties of these assets and their dynamic nature throughout two periods of unconventional monetary and fiscal policy measures by the Federal Reserve & US Congress respectively. READ MORE

3. 2. Navigating the Remote Landscape: Practices and Perceptions of Remote IT Team Leaders : A Survey-Based Study on Team Leaders Working Remote in the European IT Industry

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Athanasios Pailas; [2024]
   Keywords : Remote; Virtual; Work; Team; Leaders; Leadership; Project; Management; Issues; Effects; Technostress; Anxiety; Practices; Perception; Productivity; Effectiveness; Software;

   Abstract : The increasing prevalence of remote/virtual work arrangements, facilitated by advancements in technology, necessitates a deep understanding of the unique dynamics involved in managing remote teams. This master's thesis explored the role of leadership within remote/virtual working setups in the Information Technology industry in Europe. READ MORE

4. 3. Designing a reactive feedback feature for end-users in web-based media software

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Jessica Dellmar; [2024]
   Keywords : User Feedback; End-user involvement; Usability; Design Thinking; User Experience;

   Abstract : Customer feedback is essential for improving a company's products or services and increasing customer satisfaction. Despite its value, user involvement faces many challenges, such as low user motivation and feedback with missing context information. READ MORE

5. 4. Privatträdgårdens potential som resurs för gynnande av pollinationssamhällen

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Karin Ericsson; [2024]
   Keywords : Pollinatörer; Biologisk mångfald; Urbanisering; Gynnande åtgärder; Påverkansfaktorer;

   Abstract : I detta arbete undersöks hotbilden mot de viktigaste pollinatörerna i Sverige, påverkansfaktorer samt vilka handlingsalternativ som finns för privatpersoner med engagemang i frågan. I dagsläget är många viktiga pollinatörer globalt och nationellt hotade, och därmed också de ekosystemtjänster som vi människor drar nytta av dagligen. READ MORE

6. 5. S.O.S Support Of Supervisors - A qualitative study on how middle-level managers perceive support within their organization: A social exchange perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Laura Kirstine Tatschke Gammelgaard; Emelie Karlsson Offerlind; [2024]
   Keywords : Leadership support; support for managers; organizational support; organizational support theory; social exchange theory perceived organizational support; middle-level management; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Support in an organizational context has been a topic of academic discussion for many years. While there is no doubt that organizational support has been researched thoroughly, it seems that the focus always seems to land on the employee-manager perspective. READ MORE