Essays about: "the main trends of globalization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words the main trends of globalization.

  1. 1. The evolution of listening comprehension in Swedish policy documents for EFL between 1970 and 2022. : A content analysis of EFL policies for upper secondary school

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Randy Younan; [2023]
    Keywords : Listening comprehension; English; curricula; educational policies; development; globalization;

    Abstract : This paper aims to examine the evolution of the depiction of listening comprehension in Swedish curricula and attached policy documents for upper-secondary schools from the 1970s onwards to the contemporary ones by analyzing the content and placing it in relation to curriculum theory. The research approach for this paper was inductive since the prior knowledge in this field was limited. READ MORE

  3. 2. Barriers to achieving the full intended residential value : The case of a large main contractor in Sweden

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

    Author : Fatme El-Saghir; Ella Espling; [2023]
    Keywords : Residential value; project management; decision making; complex projects; construction industry; Kundvärde för boende; projektledning; beslutsfattande; byggindustrin; komplexa projekt; bostadsrätter.;

    Abstract : Residential construction projects are complex. New trends such as globalization,urbanization, and sustainability put even more pressure on the capital intense andalready low marginal industry. In Sweden, the market is competitive. There are many large residential contractors active today. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effects of central bank independence on inflation : A study on OECD-countries

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Mervan Bedikanli; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The ever-growing trends of globalization and open capital markets have changed world economics and the cooperation of monetary and political institutions. Since the breakdown of the Bretton-Woods system, defending the home currency has no longer been the main target for central banks. READ MORE

  5. 4. Corporate foresight in Sweden : A quantitative comparison between Swedish and European companies

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

    Author : Persheng Babaheidari; Hans De Geer; [2017]
    Keywords : Corporate foresight; Strategic foresight; Strategy; Sweden; Europe; Maturity model; Business culture; Organizational culture; Future preparedness; Change management; Foresight maturity; Affärsförutseende; Strategiskt förutseende; Affärsstrategi; Sverige; Europa; Mognadsgradsmodell; Företagskultur; Organisationskultur; Framtidsberedskap; Förändringsarbete; Mognadsförutseende;

    Abstract : Studies show that the average lifespan of large companies is decreasing and that companies of today face a higher degree of market-saturation caused by globalization. In order for companies to stay alive, they need to scan for trends outside their business scope, which can be done by adopting corporate foresight. READ MORE

  6. 5. Roadmap towards a Lean and Sustainable Production for Medium Sized Manufacturers: A Case Study

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Yasmeen Jaghbeer; Yvonne Motyka; [2016]
    Keywords : Value Stream Mapping; Sustainability Life Cycle Analysis; lean and sustainable production; medium sized manufacturers.; Value Stream Mapping; Sustainability Life Cycle Analysis; lean och hållbar produktion; medelstora tillverkningsföretag;

    Abstract : Trends such as globalization, increased customer demands and the increased sustainability challenge are forcing medium sized manufacturers to rethink their production processes and start developing lean and sustainable production systems.Many of the developed tools and methods for the lean and sustainable production presented in the literature are not well suited for medium sized manufacturers with a lack of empirical case studies, and therefore investigating suitable approaches for improving the production and sustainability performances is needed in their case. READ MORE