Search for essays about: "Risk Management"

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  2. 1. A Project Management Approach to M&A Deals and their Post-Integration Projects : A Case Study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Pooria Habibbeigi; [2010]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; strategy; project management; integration phase; temporary organization; project life-cycle.;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects have long been considered as a strategy for organizational growth and gain of market share. Top management teams of companies take M&As into consideration since it is faster and less costly compare to internal growth and development programs. READ MORE

  4. 2. How is Risk Assessment Performed in International Technology Projects

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet; Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Alfonso Daniel Cardenas Davalos; Wendy Chia Chin Hui; [2010]
    Keywords : Risk Management; Risk Assessment; Project Categorization; Transaction;

    Abstract : In today’s ever changing business landscape, technology and innovation projectsplay a key role in creating competitive advantages for an organisation. However, manysuch projects are often hampered by under performance, cost overruns and lower thanpredicted revenue (Morris and Hough, 1987 and Christoffersen et al, 1992). READ MORE

  5. 3. Investor behaviour in bear and bull markets: A study of the PPM system

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Anna Kjelldorff; Mervi Keskitalo; [2010]
    Keywords : PPM; Bull and Bear markets; Investor behaviour;

    Abstract : Recent volatile markets raise questions how individual investors differ in investment behaviour and preference during changed market environments. This paper provides a study of investment preference based on information within the PPM system, using yearly data of all funds in the system during the period 2000-2008. READ MORE

  6. 4. Conducting business as the subsidiary: An investigation of globally implemented MCS impact on headquarter-subsidiary relations and their implications on local business opportunities

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning

    Author : Susanne Winge; Amit Paul; [2010]
    Keywords : Headquarter; Subsidiary; Management control systems; Culture;

    Abstract : As companies disperse business activities across a global market, control of subunits scattered within a multitude of countries emerges as a particular challenge. This thesis aims to investigate this association from a subsidiary perspective. READ MORE

  7. 5. The effects on DOC export to boreal streams, caused by forestry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Erik Holm; [2010]
    Keywords : Clearfelling; Forest management; DOC; Streamwater quality;

    Abstract : The thesis is about forestry and its effects on the export of Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) to stream water. Forestry is of large importance for the Swedish society and important for our economy. But there are also some ecological drawbacks with the industry. This thesis is set out to test how we can manage forestry in a more sustainable way. READ MORE