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  1. 1. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Noela Calderon; [2023]
    Keywords : Indigenous Knowledge; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Sumak Kawsay; Buen Vivie; Rights of Nature; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research is investigating the socio-ecological benefits of Indigenous Knowledge in law and decision making, focusing on the inclusion of the indigenous concept Sumak Kawsay, translated to Buen Vivir, and the Constitutional Rights of Nature in Ecuador. The Eurocentric and dominant cultural model has had a monopoly on the production of knowledge ever since the start of colonialism but today's socio-environmental issues are forcing us to look for other alternatives. READ MORE

  3. 2. Entry and Competition with Product Differentiation: The Case of Swedish Concentrated Markets

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emil Widell; Jakob Davidsson; [2020-07-10]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Empirical investigations into competitive behaviour on different markets is important since it does not exist one single theoretical model of competition. This thesis empirically investigates the competitiveness in a number of Swedish concentrated markets by leveraging the relationship between market entry and market size using the adjusted entry threshold framework developed by Schaumans and Verboven (2015). READ MORE

  4. 3. The Role of Intermediaries in the International Wine Trade. The case of Spanish wines being imported to Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gad Amkell-Landrén; Fri William; [2015-07-10]
    Keywords : Intermediating Wine Agents; Wine Producers; Systembolaget; Ho.Re.Ca; Business Relationships; Trust; Commitment; Value Creation; Information Asymmetries; Opportunism;

    Abstract : G. Amkell-­‐ Landrén and W. Fri – Master Thesis Project 2015 2 Abstract Intermediaries are crucial in the international wine industry and previous studies have pointed out the lack of research regarding these types of intermediaries. READ MORE

  5. 4. From Tweets to the Streets. New Media and Political Engagement - A Case Study of Amnesty International and the Egyptian Uprisings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Katinka Riis Asplin; [2013]
    Keywords : New media; political engagement; NGOs; participation; solidarity networks; mainstream media; Amnesty International; Egypt; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Despite the so-called ‘great retreat’, in which people arguably are distancing themselves from the political sphere and civic engagement, the last two years has seen an upsurge in political activities. Outside the realms of institutionalised politics, i.e. READ MORE

  6. 5. Growth made simple : How to grow a small company into a large corporation

    University essay from Industriell marknadsföring och industriell ekonomi

    Author : Christoffer Rutgersson; Anders Uddenberg; [2010]
    Keywords : growth; success; company; SME; leadership; time monopoly; culture; cash management; personnel; sales; rapid growth; gazelles; primary drivers of growth; primary enablers of growth; blockers of growth; growth models; growth hurdles; performance; sales growth; employee growth;

    Abstract : This study is about rapid growth in SMEs from an entrepreneur’s or manager’s perspective and it aim to find practices in order to enable and drive rapid growth. The purpose of this thesis is to understand how owner-led small businesses can be managed in order to maximize the profitable long term growth of the company. READ MORE