Essays about: "management and society"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1447 essays containing the words management and society.

  1. 21. The Devil Wears (New) Prada

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Björkman; Elsa Spenninge; [2023]
    Keywords : identity projects; self-presentation; luxury fashion rental; Consumer Culture Theory; access-based consumption; luxury fashion; Impression Management; Social Distinction; the extended self; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE

  3. 22. Crossing the digitalisation chasm: Overcoming barriers to industrial digitalisation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Anton Öreberg; Anton Nyberg; [2023]
    Keywords : digitalisation; digitalization; digital transformation; industry 4.0; manufacturing industry; challenges; barriers; digitalisering; industri 4.0; tillverkningsindustri; utmaningar; barriärer; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Digitalisation is a global megatrend revolutionising every aspect of society and especially impacting businesses. Consequently, the term Industry 4.0 has emerged in the manufacturing industry. READ MORE

  4. 23. Complementary Money for Democracy : A multiple-case study of four complementary currencies in northwestern Europe from a perspective of radical democracy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Lisa Fredriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Democracy; Radical Democracy; Economic Democracy; Complementary Currencies; Money; Globalisation; Localisation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Democracy is facing mounting challenges in today’s globalised world, with rising inequalities and unsustainable practices. Yet money creation and design are kept independent of popular control despite the substantial impacts they have on the development of society and the well-being of its citizens. READ MORE

  5. 24. Governance and decision-making : Lessons from three French eco-villages

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Gwenaël Bertrand; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In a context of rising environmental pressure and slow societal changes in response, the emergence of ecovillages comes as a small-scale solution to actively propose sustainable alternatives to the modern consumerist society. The human factor plays a key role in enabling such ecovillages to last. READ MORE

  6. 25. CLIMATE FINANCE AND UNIVERSAL ENERGY ACCESS: ENERGY JUSTICE IN THE GREEN CLIMATE FUNDS PROJECTS TO PROMOTE ENERGY ACCESS IN AFRICA

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Alice Sjölén; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Finance; Energy Justice; Energy Access; Green Climate Fund; Africa;

    Abstract : Climate finance is becoming an increasingly important aspect of climate change action, and massive sums are estimated to be required to mitigate further increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Mitigation projects supported by climate finance further have the possibility to increase access to modern energy services in countries where these are lacking. READ MORE