Essays about: "decision making definition"

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  1. 1. Bidding Farewell to the Ancient City of Ashur: A Qualitative Case Study of the Social and Cultural Impacts of the Makhoul Dam in Iraq

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alice Abbas; [2024]
    Keywords : Makhoul Dam; Climate Change Mitigation in Iraq; Solastalgia; Place attachment; Community Participation Theory; Semi-structured Interviews; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This qualitative case study explores through semi-structured Interviews the social and cultural impacts of the Makhoul Dam, planned as part of Iraq’s climate change mitigation work. It was based on the research question: How do local individuals experience the Makhoul Dam’s impact on their home environments including the surrounding archaeological sites? And supported by the two operational questions: How are individuals in the dam-affected areas wellbeing and identity interlinked to their native areas including the surrounding archaeological sites? and How does the Makhoul Dam including its decision making process affect individuals in the dam-affected areas’ wellbeing and identity? By using Albrecht's theory of solastalgia, the theory of place attachment, where a broader definition of the theory was applied and community participation theory, eight sub-themes were identified under three main themes; “Our Area”, Who’s decision? and Wellbeing and identity. READ MORE

  2. 2. Experiences and challenges of Collaboration between Civil Society Organizations and the United Nations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Mina Mirzakhani-Moghaddam; [2023-11-17]
    Keywords : Interorganizational collaboration; civil society organization; CSO; United Nations; UN; civil society participation; CSO and the UN collaboration;

    Abstract : Interorganizational collaboration is defined by Phillips, Lawrence and Hardy (2000) as “a co-operative relationship among organizations that relies on neither market nor hierarchical mechanisms of control” (pp. 24). READ MORE

  3. 3. Sustainable Tourism in Sintra, Portugal: Comprehensions and practices of sustainability within the Portuguese tourism industry: a case study of the accommodation sector

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Charlotta Schneider; [2023-10-26]
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    Abstract : This case study takes a closer look at how people working in the tourism sector are working in the framework of sustainable tourism. More precisely the focus is put on Sintra, a municipally belonging to the Greater Lisbon region in Portugal, and the accommodation sector there. READ MORE

  4. 4. Extraction of Global Features for enhancing Machine Learning Performance

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Abyel Tesfay; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Feature Extraction; Global Features; Time-series data; Bioprocessing; Maskininlärning; Djupinlärning; Funktionsextraktion; Globala Funktioner; Tidsserie data; Biobearbetning;

    Abstract : Data Science plays an essential role in many organizations and industries to become data-driven in their decision-making and workflow, as models can provide relevant input in areas such as social media, the stock market, and manufacturing industries. To train models of quality, data preparation methods such as feature extraction are used to extract relevant features. READ MORE

  5. 5. Success in a niche market: a grounded theory analysis of video-on-demand platforms for performing arts in Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Elena Alexandra Vistras; [2023]
    Keywords : service success; strategic decision-making; niche market; video-on-demand platforms; performing arts; constructivist grounded theory; Social Sciences; Performing Arts; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Study purpose: This paper delves into the nuances of success in the niche market of video-on-demand (VoD) platforms for performing arts in Europe, focusing on managerial perspectives. It seeks to comprehend how top executives construct success and the associated meanings in their strategic decisions within this market, where success is often equated with profitability, survival, or expansion. READ MORE