Essays about: "public policy limitations"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 42 essays containing the words public policy limitations.

1. 16. The Present and the Future of Fare-Free Public Transport and Sustainable Public Transport : The Cases of Avesta and Tallinn and The Visions for Luxembourg and Uppsala

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : André Dutra; [2019]
   Keywords : Avesta; Fare-Free Public Transport; Public Policy; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Transport; Tallinn;

   Abstract : This research intends to illuminate the concept and application of the public policy named fare -free public transport (FFPT), using the cases of Avesta and Tallinn and analysing future applicability of it in the cases of Luxembourg and Uppsala city. The analysis explores the fare-free public transport policy and the theory of sustainable transport. READ MORE

3. 17. Mandatory Gender Quotas vs. Voluntary Targets in Corporate Boards: Can we Expect Different Types of Women Being Hired? : Evidence from Norwegian and Australian Corporate Boards

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : S.B. de Vries; [2019]
   Keywords : Corporate Governance; Affirmative Action Policy; Mandatory Gender Quotas; Voluntary Targets; First-Time- and Seasoned Female Directors; Human Capital;

   Abstract : The objective of this study is to empirically investigate the differences in human capital profile of new appointed female directors to corporate boards as a result of mandatory quotas and voluntary targets. By exploring differences in age, and human capital differences in board tenure, executive experience (CEO, CFO), number of qualifications, and the number of directorships held by these women, this study contributes to the important and current international public policy decision debate on relevance and wisdom of adopting a mandatory gender quota or introducing voluntary targets. READ MORE

4. 18. Taming the Evaluation Monster

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Nicole Brunetti; Lovisa Sjöqvist; [2018]
   Keywords : New Public Management; Professionalism; Performance Measurement Systems; Enabling Coercive formalization; Accounting Absorption;

   Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to explore how public schools balance demands on public accountability with professional autonomy through design features and usage of Performance Measurement Systems. Research Approach: Case study data were obtained both through semi-structured interviews with teachers and school managers, and through formal steering documents from the governing municipality as well as from the respective schools. READ MORE

5. 19. MEDIA CONSUMPTION BY THE GHANAIAN COMMUNITY IN ÖREBRO, SWEDEN

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Maureen Kayinza; [2018]
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   Abstract : The study examines the usage of media by the Ghanaian new migrants living in Örebro Sweden. It looks at how the new migrants keep abreast with what is happening in Sweden, their home country Ghana and the rest of the world. READ MORE

6. 20. Diffusion of Electric Busses for Public Transportation : A Case Study in Three Indian Municipalities

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Aravind Venkatanarasimhan; Saivenkat Cherukuri; [2018]
   Keywords : Automotive; Sustainability; Electric buses; Public transportation; Diffusion theories;

   Abstract : INTRODUCTION: In India, internal combustion (IC) engines are the main concern, due to the exhaustion of natural fossil fuelled buses. These are the three major factors which is considered as an urgency to find an alternate solution. First, the energy and emission trends from transports. READ MORE