Essays about: "encounters"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 371 essays containing the word encounters.
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1. The Overlooked Puppeteer - A case study on how LALIGA controls and manages its member clubs' institutional logics through alterations of their performance measurement systems
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This thesis explores the influence of LALIGA, a renowned football league operating as a meta-organization, on the operational priorities of its member clubs. More specifically, it examines the impact on performance measurement systems and outlines the challenges and tensions arising from the complex meta-organizational structure. READ MORE
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2. The Sounds of Pain : An ethnography of musicians living with migraine in Uppsala
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Migraine is an extremely common and disabling disease that affects three times more women than men, and is characterized by recurring migraines comprised of disturbances in sensation perception, intense head pain, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound that can last from several hours to multiple days. Currently, there are no cures for the disease, no official social services that can help a person to handle living with it, and limited studies on its mechanisms or impact on a person’s life. READ MORE
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3. (In)visible bodies : An Anthropological Study on Systematic Ableism, Embodiment, and Identity
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Uppsala is the fourth biggest city in Sweden and is known for having a rich cultural life, beautiful landscapes, and a long history. Because of how Uppsala is built, infrastructure and urban planning limit people with mobility restrictions from being able to access shops, and well-visited locations due to the absence of accessibility adjustments or poorly constructed routes. READ MORE
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4. The Public, The Police, and The Puzzle of Information
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : When humans are involved, things can go wrong. This is a statement as factually true and yet dramatically undefined and dangerously ambiguous as any. No matter the industry or domain, where humans interact with other humans, perfect predictability is impossible and a focus on negative outcomes can seem natural. READ MORE
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5. Exploring Challenges in Global Software Development
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknikAbstract : Global Software Development (GSD) is a growing trend in the field of software engineering. However, despite its numerous benefits, GSD often encounters challenges in collaboration, leading to compromised product quality. READ MORE