Essays about: "actual practices"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 193 essays containing the words actual practices.
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1. Stitching Sustainability: Exploring the Dynamics of Slow Fashion: A qualitative content analysis of how two Swedish fashion companies operate in practice in relation to a slow fashion framework
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Collective research indicates that the global fashion industry faces extensive challenges within the objective of a just and sustainable development and clarifies the need for slow production and consumption. Slow fashion is both a movement and a theoretical concept aiming to do this, where slow is not time- but quality-based. READ MORE
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2. When second time’s a charm - Exploring consumers’ temporal experiences within second-hand fashion shopping
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Second-hand fashion has emerged as a more sustainable way of shopping, promoting the circular economy while offering unique styles for a cheaper price. Although consumers generally express a willingness to adopt a more sustainable fashion consumption, this is not mirrored in their actual engagement in second-hand fashion shopping. READ MORE
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3. The road to an accurate cost estimation in engineer-to-order manufacturing - A case study of cost estimation accuracy within advanced technology development in a defence and security company
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Estimating the costs of a project is a vital part of manufacturing organisations as estimations are what set the basis for the price of the products. Precise estimates allow for effective planning and resource allocation, ensuring that the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel are available to complete the project on time and within budget. READ MORE
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4. Audit scope: disclosure practice and implications on audit pricing and audit delay
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : Using a sample of FTSE 100 firms spanning from 2019 to 2022, this study documents auditors' audit scope disclosure in practice after the introduction of revised auditing standards related to auditors' report in the UK. We provide evidence on actual disclosure of audit components and audit coverage benchmarks used. READ MORE
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5. Female Leaders’ Role in Corporate Sustainability Strategy Processes
University essay fromAbstract : Abstract Background: With the heightening pressure of climate change, the public as well as the corporate world calls for leaders that can drive sustainable development, hence tackling the challenges to come. Companies are facing growing pressure from both internal and external stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices. READ MORE
