Essays about: "Cultural Theory of Risk"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 65 essays containing the words Cultural Theory of Risk.

1. 21. The architectural design of Swedish live-work premises : A case study on live-work premises and its potential

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Arkitektur och vatten

   Author : Daniel Abbott; [2021]
   Keywords : Live-work premises; Mix of function; Safety and Security; Residential and Work environments; Bokaler; mix av funktioner; trygghet och säkerhet; bostadsmiljöer; arbetsmiljöer;

   Abstract : The pandemic has forced many to work from home and to mix the work environment with the residential environment. The question is if this works? A new concept, based on an old, is live-work premises or as they are called in Sweden bokaler. Bokaler is a concept where the residence is integrated and coexist with work. READ MORE

3. 22. "Are we keeping everyone safe from disasters?" A qualitative case study on how the IFRC promotes an intersectional understanding of gender within disaster risk reduction projects for resilience

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elin Boström; [2021]
   Keywords : Resilience; disaster risk reduction; intersectionality; gender; IFRC.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Following the increasing number of climatic shocks and disasters, the poor and most vulnerable are disproportionately affected as their already exposed situation becomes further worsened. The gendered impacts of climate disasters have demonstrated how women and girls vulnerable position is exacerbated in relation to existing socio-cultural norms and inequalities, making them one of the most vulnerable groups to disasters and climatic shocks. READ MORE

4. 23. From Conversation to Action : Perceptions and Practices of Allyship in aSwedish Workplace Context

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

   Author : Laksana Baskaran; Emelie Jin; [2021]
   Keywords : Allyship; Diversity Management; D I; Global Organizations; Workplace Allyship; Training; Discrimination; Cross-cultural DM; Sweden; United States; Allyship; Diversity management; Mångfald och Inkludering; Globala organisationer; Utbildning; Diskriminering; Tvärkulturell DM; Sverige; USA;

   Abstract : Motivated by laws and regulations, moral grounds or the potential business advantages a more diverse workforce might bring, Diversity Management has become an ubiquitous part of organizational practices. Still, minorities are regularly exposed to social and structural discrimination at their workplaces. READ MORE

5. 24. Development of a Proactive Supply Risk Management Model

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Albin Melin; Jesper Jensen Ehlers; [2021]
   Keywords : Supply Risk Management; SRM; Supply Chain Management; Swedish Agrifood Industry; Multiple Case Study; Constructive Research; Technology and Engineering; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Supply risk management (SRM) is a well-established aspect in the field of supply chain management (SCM) that has gained even more relevance due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Many articles have been published relating to the topic, such as Norrman and Jansson (2004) and Zsidisin (2003a). READ MORE

6. 25. LGBTIQ rights and inclusion in development: The final frontier in human rights? A qualitative case study of the LGBTIQ community in Tanzania

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Emil Norlén; [2021]
   Keywords : LGBTIQ rights; human rights; Queer theory; SDG 10;

   Abstract : The human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) population is repeatedly violated in countries around the world. Discrimination, violence, and state-led persecution towards the LGBTIQ population takes a negative toll on development and will ultimately affect the outcome of SDG 10, reduced inequalities. READ MORE