Essays about: "Adverse incentives"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words Adverse incentives.

  1. 1. The influence of favouritism as non financial incentives on employee performance

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

    Author : Egwuonwu John Rotanna; [2023]
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    Abstract : ABSTRACT In the business sector, favouritism is a frequent and typically disapproved behaviour. However, when used as a reward for excellent employee performance, favouritism can incentivize increased employee productivity and performance. READ MORE

  3. 2. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

    Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

  4. 3. More harm than good? : Exploring the effects of targeted sanctions on rebel groups' violence against civilians

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

    Author : Amanda Löfström; [2022]
    Keywords : targeted sanctions; UN sanctions; violence against civilians; UNITA; RUF;

    Abstract : Targeted sanctions have become a commonly used conflict management tool over the last decades. Yet, operating in the state-centric context, previous research has highlighted the unintended negative effects of the instrument. What remains understudied is the effects of targeted sanctions on rebel groups' behavior. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Impact of a Reversal of R&D Tax Credit Schemes on Innovation Output

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Sophie Adamiok; [2021]
    Keywords : Output Additionality; R D persistence; R D subsidies; SII; Tax Credits;

    Abstract : This paper examines the effect of scaling back R&D tax credit schemes on the innovativeness of an economy. While prior research has tended to find a positive link between indirect R&D subsidies and an economy's innovation output when a subsidy was enacted or increased, the effects of a reverse case, where R&D tax incentives are abandoned or reduced, remains largely unexamined. READ MORE

  6. 5. SWOT-PESTEL Study of Constraints to Decarbonization of the Natural Gas System in the EU Techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production in Portugal : Techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production in Portugal

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

    Author : ROHAN ADITHYA VASUDEVAN; [2021]
    Keywords : Decarbonization; Natural Gas System; SWOT Strength; Weakness; and Opportunities Weakness ; PESTEL Political; Economic; Social; Technological; Environmental Legal ; Green Hydrogen; Blue Hydrogen; Methane Reforming; Electrolysis; LCOH Levelized Cost of Hydrogen ; Avkolningen; Naturgas systemet; SWOT Strength; Weakness; and Opportunities Weakness ; PESTEL Political; Economic; Social; Technological; Environmental Legal ; Grönt väte; Blå väte; Metanreformering; Elektrolys;

    Abstract : The exigent need to address climate change and its adverse effects is felt all around the world. As pioneers in tackling carbon emissions, the European Union continue to be head and shoulders above other continents by implementing policies and keeping a tab on its carbon dependence and emissions. READ MORE