Search for essays about: "master thesis in sustainable development"

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  2. 1. Exploring the Benefits of Implementing CSR Practices: from a Supplier Perspective -A case study of IKEA and its Vietnamese Suppliers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Yifan Zhang; Carl Johan Hed; [2009-08-24T11:59:24Z]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; supply chain; policy implementation; supplier benefits; social and environmental conditions; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Master of Science in International Business and Trade.... READ MORE

  4. 2. GIS model for the Land Use and Development Master Plan in Rwanda

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Ämnesavdelningen för samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Willem Tims; [2009]
    Keywords : GIS; Multicriteria Decision Analysis; AHP; Stakeholders; Decision-support system; Land-use suitability; Rwanda;

    Abstract : This thesis was aimed at the development of a Geographical Information System (GIS) based model to support the Rwanda Land Use and Development Master Plan. Developing sustainable land management is the main task of this master plan. Stakeholder’s involvement was of key importance. READ MORE

  5. 3. Environmental Performance : Content and Context

    University essay from Högskolan i Kalmar/Handelshögskolan BBS; Högskolan i Kalmar/Handelshögskolan BBS

    Author : Gitte Dreyer Jakobsen; Andreas Persson; [2009]
    Keywords : Environmental Performance; Environmental Strategy; Eco-Sustainability;

    Abstract : We started out with a focus on how companies act when considering the environment in business, but the research took us further than that and led us to the root of our research focus. We are discussing aspects pertaining to the relation of society – and business life, and how human beings perceive the connection to nature. READ MORE

  6. 4. Analysis and Simulation of Fuel Consumption and Energy Throughput on a Parallel Diesel-Electric Hybrid Powertrain

    University essay from Chalmers tekniska högskola/Institutionen för energi och miljö

    Author : Johanna Gustafsson; [2009]
    Keywords : Heavy-duty vehicles; hybrid powertrain; diesel-electric hybrid; diesel engine; electric machine EM ; energy storage;

    Abstract : The aim of this master thesis is to study the energy throughput and fuel consumption of a paralleldiesel-electric hybrid vehicle. This has been done by utilising a software model of such a vehicleto simulate the results of alterations of variables believed to affect energy throughput and fuelconsumption as well as other parameters of interest. READ MORE

  7. 5. The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Tourism industry: The case study of Tanzania.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för Management (MAM)

    Author : Beda-Fabian Lyimo; [2009]
    Keywords : företagsekonomi; business administration - international business; business administration - management control; business administration - marketing; the impact of financial crisis; global melt down; financial turmoil; tourism; tanzania;

    Abstract : Title: The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Tourism industry: The case study of Tanzania. Author: Beda Fabian Lyimo Supervisor: Anders Hederstierna Department: School of Management, Blekinge Institute of Technology Course: Master’s thesis in business administration, 15credits (ECTS) Background and Problem Discussion: The tourism industry has been considered to be an important sector in Tanzania for many years whereby it has strong positive effects on the economic development of the country. READ MORE