Essays about: "disadvantage of study local"

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  1. 1. Textile Value Chains Competitive Advantages of Local Manufacturing in High-Cost Countries

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Wael Gamaleldin; Najoua Maniar; [2020]
    Keywords : Textile industry; high-cost countries; Sweden; local manufacturing; competitive advantage; value chain; competitive disadvantage; reshoring.;

    Abstract : Background Globalization has forced textile firms to move their manufacturing to low-cost countries to reduce their prices. However, interest in local manufacturing has increased in recent years because of the trend in sustainability and changes in society’s ways of thinking, both of which can bring textile industry manufacturing back to high-cost countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Employee mobility intentions within a regional industry : A study on high-tech employees' perceived opportunities and preferences for mobility within a regional industry

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Anna Wendel; [2020]
    Keywords : Turnover intention; Mobility; High-tech employees;

    Abstract : Background As digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) evolves in a rapid pace, the need for engineers, IT specialists and software developers introduce an increasing shortage of skilled workers. Managing the existing workforce is a challenge, increasing the interest in the antecedents and implications of their mobility activities. READ MORE

  4. 3. The root causes of the gender digital divide and its consequences on the adoption and use of app-based climate warning systems in rural India

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Vera Antonia Becker; [2020]
    Keywords : Digitalisation; Gender; Humanitarian Action; Climate Change;

    Abstract : In the wake of climate change to provide timely information is a must to ensure that the most vulnerable people are protected, and development gains secured. Particularly in agriculture and food security, providing information on time is vital to secure people’s livelihoods. READ MORE

  5. 4. Entering the door to Africa – A qualitative study on the obstacles and facilitators of the southern African market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Per Fernström; Björn Markström; [2014]
    Keywords : Africa; Southern Africa; Sub-Sahara Africa; Export; Globalization; Foreign Direct Investment; Strategy; Culture; Growth Strategies; Factors.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background Sub-Sahara Africa has seen tremendous economic growth the last years. Between 2001-2011 six of the world’s fastest growing economies were in Sub-Sahara Africa. This makes the region a very attractive market for firms and investors interested in growing their business. READ MORE

  6. 5. 'The Apple Must Fall Far From the Tree'. A Case Study of an Educational School Intervention in Lyari: An Urban Slum in Pakistan.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Uzma Osman Bucha; [2014]
    Keywords : inertiatic institutions; bridging social capital; intergenerational contract; patron-client relationships; broker; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Partly attributed to the distinguishing effects of poverty on education and effects of education on poverty, the poverty and education nexus is complex. Since poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon deprivation in education, especially in urban slums, is not caused by one factor alone, but is rather stitched to various other related factors such as family structure, a high conflict neighbourhood and quality of school. READ MORE