Essays about: "public costs"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 443 essays containing the words public costs.

  1. 21. From Promise to Practise : A Quantitative Investigation on the Implementation of the Act on System of Choice (LOV) and Care Quality, User Empowerment, and Costs in Swedish Homecare

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Julia Lucero Huanuco Rios; [2023]
    Keywords : LOV; eldercare; choice; care quality; user empowerment; cost; municipality;

    Abstract : In the wake of the New Public Management (NPM) era, the Act on System of Choice (LOV) was introduced in 2009. While implementation was voluntary, over 152 of the 290 municipalities had implemented LOV by 2022. The new act promised improvements in which care quality, user empowerment, and cost-efficiency were almost ensured. READ MORE

  3. 22. Enabling a sustainable transition of a waterborne transport system : By identifying essential aspects and actors

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

    Author : Julia Apelgren; Sara Kronvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable transition; Waterborne transport system; Transport system; Public transport system; Fossil free fuels; System theory; Passenger ferry; Commuter ferry; Electric ferry; Hållbar omställning; Vattenburet transport system; Transport system; Kollektivtrafik; Fossila bränslen; Systemteori; Passagerarfärja; Pendelbåt; Elektrisk färja;

    Abstract : In light of the emerging consequences of climate change, there is a need for a sustainable transition of the marine sector, including waterborne transport systems, towards implementation of fossil free fuels and technologies. The thesis limits its scope to solely include passenger ferries that are suitable for calm waters and often operates on shorter distances, which are often incorporated in a public transport system and/or archipelago traffic. READ MORE

  4. 23. Aspects of knowledge management applied to public bid writing : Lower the barriers of entry in public procurement by streamlinig the bid writing process

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

    Author : Jenny Alke; Joakim Hassel; [2023]
    Keywords : Knowledge management; bid writing; public procurement; Kunskapsledning; anbudsskrivning; offentlig upphandling;

    Abstract : The public bidding process is often perceived as cumbersome and time-consuming, leading to low participation. Research indicates that high costs are the main reason for low participation in the bidding process. To reduce time spent on writing bids, one key factor is to reuse information in the creation of new bids. READ MORE

  5. 24. A Study on Building Energy Modelling and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Educational Buildings

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

    Author : Robertson Manuel André Gil Castro; Raúl Vera Martínez; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy Saving Measures; Building Energy Efficiency; Energy Modeling of Educational Buildings; IDA ICE; Academic Buildings; Campus Energy Utilization; Energibesparande åtgärder; Byggnaders Energieffektivitet; Energimodellering av Undervisningsbyggnader; IDA ICE; Akademsiska Byggnader; Campus energiavnändning;

    Abstract : The building sector is one of the sectors with the highest energy utilization and is one of the largest sources of CO2 emissions worldwide. At the same time, energy prices in Europe have significantly increased in recent years. READ MORE

  6. 25. Barriers and Motivational Drivers for Sustainable Building in a Developing Country : The Case of Ghana

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Emma Johansson; Elsa Winge; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable building; Barriers; Motivation; Developing Country; Minor Field Study; Self-Determination Theory; Hållbart byggande; Barriärer; Motivation; Låg- eller medelinkomstland; Fältstudie; Självbestämmandeteori;

    Abstract : As the building and construction industry contributes considerably to global warming there isa need to increase sustainable building, especially in developing countries where the conceptis often overlooked. Even though there is a need to implement more sustainable alternatives,research shows that it comes with many challenges. READ MORE