Essays about: "Competences"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 286 essays containing the word Competences.

1. 16. Sustainable Business Models and their Practices - An explorative study through the lens of Practice Theory in the Hotel Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Jean Rochat; Alice Bager-Sjögren; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Business Model; SBM; Practice Theory; Strategy-as-Practice; Practices; Hotel Industry; Sustainability; Qualitative; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Due to the serious problem of greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere driving global warming, the need for sustainable initiatives has become an imperative for companies which leads to the necessity of operating sustainably. However, to avoid taking a weak approach to sustainability, it is imperative for companies to carry out a transition involving all three dimensions (environmental, economic, and social) of sustainability across the organization. READ MORE

3. 17. Transformational Leadership Competences in an Outdoor Leadership Programme

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

   Author : Luzia Magdalena Rieß; [2022]
   Keywords : Transformational leadership; Outdoor leadership; Outdoor Education; Participant observation; Folkhögskola; Sweden;

   Abstract : Based on the interest in the fields of leadership and outdoor education, this paper aims tovinvestigate how leadership is trained in an outdoor leadership programme in Sweden and to what extent the observed competences are consistent with the concept of transformational leadership. The transformational leadership style is considered to be the most popular leadership style and is therefore of particular interest for this study. READ MORE

4. 18. Exploring how to utilise Human Capital in a transformation, from a resources-based view-perspective : A case study on human capital through a transformation

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

   Author : Henrik Åhman; Jonathan Nyberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Human capital; Competitive advantage; Resource based-view; Intellectual capital.;

   Abstract : Firms today are confronting a dynamic business environment such as change of customer preferences, demographics, business and organisational models and the emergence of new technologies. Changes in the business environment can lead to knowledge-based firms transforming their business structure and risking losing their competitive advantage by ignoring their value in human capital. READ MORE

5. 19. Greener Closets: Understanding Practices of Acquiring Sustainable Fashion

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Olivia Falklind; Johanna Viitanen; [2021-07-02]
   Keywords : practice theory; sustainable fashion; reuse; upcycling; sharing; time;

   Abstract : The fashion industry is a large contributor to climate change, therefore sustainable options to acquire clothing need to be further emphasised and explored. A gap regarding the practical aspects of shopping has been identified and by using theories of practice the ‘doings’ of practices within acquisition of sustainable fashion can be studied. READ MORE

6. 20. The Power in Working Together: Exploring how Small and Medium-sized Municipalities are Collaborating for Ambitious Climate Action

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Cynthia Coulombe; [2021]
   Keywords : climate action implementation; city networks; small and medium-sized municipalities.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Reaching the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement not only requires ambitious goals from national governments, but also the active participation of local municipalities. It is in cities where climate actions need to be implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach the international and national climate goals. READ MORE