Essays about: "Bias in business"

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1. 1. Managing Venture Capital in times of Uncertainty - Fund managers perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Aghil Aghili; Hampus Borgström; Oscar Elfvin; [2023-02-27]
   Keywords : VC; Private Equity; Interest Rates; Supply Demand; Familiarity Bias; Natural Rate of Interest.;

   Abstract : This study aims to investigate the fundraising and investment process of Venture Capital funds and how the managers act during times of increased rates and times of uncertainties. Due to the uncertain times of high inflation and increasing interest rates, pressure has been put on financial markets. READ MORE

3. 2. Analysis of setups and investment processes within university affiliated venture capitals : A descriptive multi-case study

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

   Author : Andreas Schuler; Hannes Rannversson; [2023]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; University-affiliated venture capital; Investments;

   Abstract : With the increasing importance of the third mission of universities, namely the commercialisation of science and research, universities have established various mechanisms such as technology transfer offices, business incubators and more. Since many investors tend not to invest in university spin-offs and start-ups due to the risk associated with their early stage, universities have established their own investment units, referred to as university-affiliated venture capital, to provide funding for university spin-offs and start-ups. READ MORE

4. 3. AI and the Future of IT Recruitment

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : John Arvidsson; Ludvig Eslind; [2023]
   Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Discrimination; Bias; Recruitment; IT.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The use of artificial intelligence tools is rapidly increasing. Companies are now looking to use AI for recruitment in order to try to ensure a more fair process. This thesis aims to answer the question “How do recruiters in the Swedish IT sector perceive the effectiveness of AI tools in mitigating bias within the recruitment process?”. READ MORE

5. 4. Data Misinterpretation: A Consequence of Data Structure? : A Cognitive Imperfection and Its Economic Implications

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Balázs Faragó; Joakim Ben David; [2023]
   Keywords : Data Misinterpretation; Behavioural Economics; Policy Decision-Making; Cognitive Bias; Convex Hull; Agent-Based Computational Economics;

   Abstract : This study examines the claim that individuals misinterpret the mean of a dataset (displayed as a scatterplot) more when the convex hull of the dataset is less representative of the data. In addition, this study also tests whether outliers in the data can predict the magnitude of error that individuals make in interpreting the mean of the dataset. READ MORE

6. 5. Towards Bias-Free AI-Supported Decision-Making: Exploring Organisational and Technology Characteristics for Algorithmic Bias Mitigation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : David Lohyna; Anna Pico Oristrell; [2023]
   Keywords : Algorithmic Bias; AI-Supported Decision-Making; Organisational Characteristics; Technology Characteristics; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : With the growing adoption of data analytics and powerful algorithms in organisational decision-making, the ethical concerns surrounding algorithmic bias have become increasingly apparent. This research aims to explore the extent to which organisational characteristics (e.g., laws, policies, norms, and standards) and technology characteristics (e. READ MORE