Essays about: "failure mechanisms"

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  1. 16. What aspects affect inter-organizational knowledge transfer in different company sizes? An exploratory study

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

    Author : Claes Andersson; Aizhan Stanbayeva; [2021]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; inter-organizational; organizational level; multinational coorporation; MNC; large company; LC; small or medium enterprises; SME;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to explore aspects that affect inter-organizational knowledge transfer (KT), at the organizational level, from different sized companies such as small and medium enterprise (SME) and large or multinational company (LC/MNC), separately, to their partners.Design/methodology/approach - This thesis conducted a qualitative study with a deductive approach, using two companies in Sweden that belong to the hospitality industry and health sector, one SME, and one LC/MNC in order to explore the aspects that affect inter-organizational knowledge transfer by applying a theoretical framework based on existing literature. READ MORE

  3. 17. Impact of wood fibers on the mechanical performance of biocomposite materials

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper; Lunds universitet/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Jose Maria Moreno Ivañez de Lara; [2021]
    Keywords : Biocomposite; Composite; X-ray tomography; Image analysis; Injection moulding; Fracture mechanisms; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Plastics are amazing materials with outstanding properties that make them very useful and cheap for a wide range of uses. However, their pollution to the environment has become one of the main problems to solve in this century. In this Master Thesis biocomposites from Biofiber Tech are studied. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Game Changers that are changed by the Game (Entrepreneurs’ personal characteristics and learnings from failure)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mohammadhadi Sheidaee; Kerstin Kristina Mühlow; [2021]
    Keywords : entrepreneurial learning; failure; experiential learning; personal characteristics; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract Problem: While it has been extensively studied which personal characteristics enhance entrepreneurial learning from failure, the mechanisms of how those characteristics contribute to entrepreneurial learning process has not yet been fully understood. Aim: Through a comprehensive model, this research aims to explore how different personal characteristics influence the different stages of experiential learning as defined by Kolb (1984, 2014) with the purpose to contribute to a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial learning from failure, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of entrepreneurial activities. READ MORE

  5. 19. Next Generation Kettle : A Realisation of an Induction Cooktop Kettle with Automatic Deactivation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jennifer Li; Ida Östlund; [2021]
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    Abstract : In 2018 KTH alumni Frida Bylund and Linnea Kåwe investigated, on behalf of C3 Scandinavian lifestyle, a new way of boiling water on an induction cooktop. The idea was to develop an induction kettle that shuts itself off when the water reaches 100°C. READ MORE

  6. 20. Erosion Behaviour of Thermal Barrier Coatings

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Konstruktionsmaterial

    Author : Caroline Wännman; [2021]
    Keywords : erosion; TBC; APS; EB-PVD; PS-PVD; failure mechanisms;

    Abstract : Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are advanced material systems used in the hot sections of gas turbines. The TBCs are designed to provide insulation against hot gases by a ceramic top coat and to provide oxidation and corrosion resistance by a metallic bond coat. READ MORE