Essays about: "internal and external economic factors"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 85 essays containing the words internal and external economic factors.

  1. 11. Growth and Success: In the Context of Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa

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

    Author : Dunja Stevanovic; Michelle Wanyang Ochieng; [2023]
    Keywords : Startups; Sub-Saharan Africa; Growth; Success; Nystartade företag; entreprenörskap; Afrika;

    Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa is currently witnessing a proliferation of innovative startups, brimming with immense potential, yet grappling with formidable adversities that hinder the realisation of their latent capabilities to tangible economic benefits and substantial developmental progress for the region. Employing a qualitative research approach, this study investigates the internal and external factors that shape the growth and success trajectories of startups. READ MORE

  2. 12. Innovation in Industrial Building Sustainability : Exploring timber frames as a viable alternative to steel frames in industrial buildings A case study of Sweco AB

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Kiavosh Saidi Mosanen; Ibrahim Mohamed Fathi Taha; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Industrial buildings; Construction; Material selection; Timer; Steel; Innovation; Sustainability; Hållbarhet; Industribyggnader; Konstruktion; Materialval; Timer; Stål; Innovation; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Lund University (2020) describes that the material chosen for the construction of constructions significantly affects the environment. Due to the impact of the choice of construction materials on the environment, we have carried out an in-depth study where we examine the complex decision-making process when choosing frame materials concerning both external and internal factors where external influences become regulatory requirements related to global sustainability goals with the aim that the industrial construction industry can find sustainable solutions such as hybrid solutions in the choice of frame materials, while internal factors involve financial considerations linked to the protection of materials against environmental conditions and challenges that industrial buildings can face. READ MORE

  3. 13. Social Responsibility within the Fast Food Industry : An exploratory study on factors influencing consumers' socially responsible behavior to guide companies' CSR work

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Cecilia Karlsson; Elsa Åkerhag; [2022]
    Keywords : CSR; CnSR; C-C congruence; Attitude-behavior gap; Fast food;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that influence consumers to act socially responsible (CnSR) to provide guidance for CSR work practices in the context of fast food. Method: To answer the research questions a qualitative method has been used where empirical findings have been collected through secondary data and 16 semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

  4. 14. The Pursuit Towards Circular Business Models in the Real Estate Industry : Challenges and Enablers in Commercial Tenant Adaptations

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Sunny Simonian; Axel Lundbäck; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular economy; circular business models; commercial real estate; tenant adaptations; Cirkulär ekonomi; cirkulära affärsmodeller; kommersiella fastigheter; hyresgästanpassningar;

    Abstract : Today's society rests upon a mainly linear approach where the make-use-dispose model dominates. At this moment, it is undeniable that human activity and the use of virgin resources has led to major negative impacts on the environment, which makes today's linear approach unsustainable. READ MORE

  5. 15. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE