Essays about: "what is academic theories of management"

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1. 1. Gender diversity in practice : A study on stakeholder perception of gender quotas and challenges in the workplace

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Fanny Aronsson; Ellen Frykberg; [2022]
   Keywords : HRM; Diversity Management; Stakeholder Perception; Gender Quotas; Gender Challenges; Follow-up;

   Abstract : RQ1: What diversity management practices facilitate gender representation in the workplace? RQ2: Which challenges arise when implementing gender quotas into the work environment?  Purpose: The impact of this research is twofold: it will address a knowledge gap in the academic literature on gender challenges, gender quota application and follow-up in business, as well as contribute to research on practice-based diversity and quotaring. Additionally, this study will have an impact on how issues like this are handled in practice. READ MORE

3. 2. Managing Profit and Growth

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

   Author : Gustav Geier; [2021]
   Keywords : Software as a Service SaaS ; profit-maximization; revenue growth; trade-offs; SaaS metrics; technology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Few business models are as hyped right now as the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. But how sustainable is it? In the last decade, SaaS has reshaped the software industry and has become a leading delivery model of B2B enterprise software. READ MORE

4. 3. The role of leadership in reaching sustainable development goals among start-ups

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Elena Zala; [2021]
   Keywords : sustainable innovation; leadership; start-ups; circular economy;

   Abstract : The world is facing a significant depletion of resources. By 2030, our demand will require more than double the resources we are consuming at the moment.  Sustainability is a way of safeguarding that our choices will not negatively impact future generation’s lives due to inadequate resource management. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring off-grid electricity production in Sweden: Benefits vs costs

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

   Author : Jesper Björkman; Simon Lundqvist; [2020]
   Keywords : Battery storage; Grid defection; Grid parity; Grid tariff; HOMER Pro; Hydrogen storage; Off-grid; Off-grid applications; Partially off-grid; Prosumer; Prosumer household; Self-sufficient household; Socio-technical change; Socio-technical systems; Solar PV; Sweden; Utility death spiral.; Batterilagring; Delvis Off-grid; Grid paritet; Off-grid; Prosument; Vätgaslagring; Självförsörjande hushåll; Socio-tekniska förändringar; Socio-tekniska system; Solpaneler; Sverige;

   Abstract : Over the past decade, technologies that facilitate household electricity production and storage have seen a rapid development along with a significant cost reduction. Research points to an increased share of household-produced electricity within the existing national grids across the globe. READ MORE

6. 5. What are the advantages and disadvantages for digital B2C service companies when working with innovation in an agile way?

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Anna Dyrhage; [2020]
   Keywords : Innovation; agile; advantages; disadvantages; digital B2C service companies;

   Abstract : This paper investigates advantages and disadvantages of working agile in an innovation process. Both agile and innovation are two words that can be seen as buzzwords. However, they are two words that in one way or another can make a company successful. READ MORE