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  1. 1. Risk Implications of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Implementations: the Case of the Nordics

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Denis Mijolović; [2023]
    Keywords : Small Modular Nuclear Reactors; Nuclear Energy; Energy Policy; Energy Transition; Risk Management; Scandinavian Energy Strategy;

    Abstract : Climate change is no novelty – we witness its disastrous impact more and more by each day. Although we already started envisaging a future where the vitality of our societies is derived not from conventional fossil fuels, but from a sophisticated, clean, and steadfast energy source – the latest benchmarks tracked by leading global energy agencies show grim performance, thereby calling for an intervention. READ MORE

  3. 2. Personalized Investment Recommendations Using Recommendation Systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lorik Sadriu; [2023]
    Keywords : Recommendation systems; Deep learning; Institutional investors; Investment decision-making; Mean-variance spanning test; Cross-Selling; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper presents a Deep Learning-based Hybrid Recommendation System (DLHR) designed specifically for institutional investors with public portfolio holdings on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The objective is to provide personalized investment recommendations, complement existing portfolios, and explore untapped cross-selling opportunities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Stuck in translation: Why public agencies seldom succeed implementing performance budgeting : A case study on output controls of the Swedish Armed Forces

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Andreas Egevad; [2023]
    Keywords : management accounting; public sector agencies; performance budgeting; efficiency; multiple institutional logics; sociology of translation; trust;

    Abstract : Despite its benefits, output controls are less prevalent than its counterpart input controls in public sector agencies. Performance budgeting aligns the input of resources with the output of products and services systematically, enabling assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational activities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Achieving aid effectiveness through results-based management: : A chimera?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Erika Nytting; [2022]
    Keywords : Development aid; Development co-operation; New Public Management; Results Based Management; New Public Service; Management theories; Governance; Results; OECD-DAC; Aid Effectiveness Agenda; Paris Declaration.;

    Abstract : New Public Management has been the prevailing governance model in public sector administration since the late 1980s. In 2005, OECD-DAC member states adopted the resultsbased management model ‘Paris Agenda for Aid Effectiveness’, building on new public management theory and values. READ MORE

  6. 5. Intra-organizational trust as a determinant of job satisfaction in the public sector. A case study of the Swedish Public Employment Service

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Artan Rogova; Zoé Bander; [2021]
    Keywords : Intra-organizational trust; job satisfaction; socio-demographic variables; public sector; management; organization.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : From a managerial perspective, organizational effectiveness, whether internal or external, is of extreme importance. Therefore, management studies should investigate which phenomena need to be emphasized and safeguarded to utilize organizational effectiveness. READ MORE