Essays about: "risks perception"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 166 essays containing the words risks perception.

1. 16. Smart locks: User perception on security vs convenience

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

   Author : Hampus Brunzell; Oliver Berglöf; [2023]
   Keywords : Smart lock; security; privacy; convenience;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to find out trade-offs between security, privacy and convenience when it comes to smart locks. If users know about security and privacy risks associated with smart locks and how they perceive the trade-offs, if they think that the security and privacy risks are worth it for some added convenience. READ MORE

3. 17. Breaking the Silence. Nonviolent Resistance in Resilient Autocracies: Understanding the Effects of Framing Strategies on Popular Mobilization in Belarus and Russia.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Kseniya Piddubna; [2023]
   Keywords : keywords: nonviolent resistance; mass participation; state repression; framing; perceptions; Russia; Belarus.;

   Abstract : The study investigates the relationship between state repression and mass mobilization in resilient autocratic regimes. Using qualitative methods, I examine the question: How can state repression lead to mass participation of society in the nonviolent resistance movement? Developing Brian Martin’s (2012) theory, I hypothesize that framing of state repression by the regime and the opposition influence public perception and, in turn, participation levels. READ MORE

4. 18. Navigating the Growth Paradox in an Incumbent Business Context : Managerial Implications from a Degrowth Perspective

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Sabrina Dietrichs; Gitte Thorsén; [2023]
   Keywords : Degrowth; Degrowth Frameworks; Growth Paradigm; Growth Paradox; Organizational Paradox Theory; Managerial Paradox Response; Post-Growth Economy;

   Abstract : Our study investigates how the organizational growth paradox is perceived and managed by incumbent firms from a degrowth perspective. There is a growing critique against the growth paradigm, an increasing support for its abandonment. Scholars are calling for a paradigm shift towards a post-growth economy. READ MORE

5. 19. Why elephants are not irrelephant : A study of villagers’ perception and experiences of living near Burunge Wildlife Management Area

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

   Author : Sanna Syeda; Bjurling Fanny; [2023]
   Keywords : Elephants; Convivial conservation; Mainstream Conservation; Species Conservation; Human-Wildlife Conflicts; Tarangire and Burunge Wildlife Management Area.; Elefanter; Convivial Conservation; Mainstream Conservation; Artbevarande; Konflikter mellan människor och vilda djur; Tarangire och Burunge Wildlife Management Area;

   Abstract : One of the biggest challenges with today's conservation strategy has been the increase in human-wildlife conflicts in rural areas. Different strategies in conservation have been presented, such as mainstream conservation and convivial conservation, both with the same goal but different approaches when it comes to economic, social and environmental aspects. READ MORE

6. 20. Risk Communication in Veldfire Prevention and Preparedness – A Minor Field Study in the Vredefort Dome, South Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Sofie Hällsten; Elvira Trolltoft; [2023]
   Keywords : Risk communication; Veldfire; Wildfire; Risk Perception; Awareness; Prevention; South Africa; The Vredefort Dome; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The World Heritage Site the Vredefort Dome in South Africa is an area that is continuously exposed to the dangers of veldfires. In this study it was investigated how risk communication is used to raise public awareness about safe fire use, fire hazards, and veldfires. READ MORE