Essays about: "Flexibility"

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1. 21. How Management Control Systems Coordinate Action - Managing Grand Challenges Through Coordinated Flexibility

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Eric Öjstrand; Jonatan Larsson; [2023-07-04]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how management control systems may be used to coordinate action when organizations engage in grand challenges. As of writing, more and more corporations are encouraged to engage in grand challenges, yet, research on how management control systems are used in these instances are limited. READ MORE

3. 22. Inland Waterways and Short Sea Shipping - a feasible alternative for truck transportation in Sweden? - A Case Study of Container Shipping Between Uddevalla and Gothenburg -

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Filip Matei; Philip Vollert Lundqvist; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Inland waterway transportation; short sea shipping; containerized goods; cost comparison; environmental comparison; barge;

   Abstract : Within the European Union, Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for the lowest share of goods transport, with only 5.8%. In Sweden, the share is even lower where Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for less than 1% of the goods transports. READ MORE

4. 23. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Love Kristoffersson; Etienne Skowronski; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : road-rail transport; temperature-controlled goods; cross-border; modal shift; transportation network;

   Abstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE

5. 24. Offering a managerial perspective on stress management in the restaurant industry - How do managers perceive and handle stress in their daily work?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Amelia Lindh; Kevin Torgersson; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Stress management; coordination; accountability; predictability; common understanding; routines; flexibility; adaptation; restaurant industry;

   Abstract : Stress management is a significant topic to study within management as employee well-being and stress experienced at work is rising. One industry where work stress is increasingly rising is the restaurant industry. READ MORE

6. 25. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. READ MORE