Essays about: "Four-Step Model"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 essays containing the words Four-Step Model.

1. 21. Automatic and Adaptive Red Eye Detection and Removal : Investigation and Implementation

   University essay from Medie- och Informationsteknik; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Sepideh Samadzadegan; [2012]
   Keywords : Red eye detection; red eye correction; skin color model; face detection;

   Abstract : Redeye artifact is the most prevalent problem in the flash photography, especially using compact cameras with built-in flash, which bothers both amateur and professional photographers. Hence, removing the affected redeye pixels has become an important skill. READ MORE

3. 22. Energy Consumption and Growth : The case of Sweden for the industry and service sector

   University essay from IHH, Economics, Finance and Statistics

   Author : Aleksandra Petkova; Melanija Jordeva; [2012]
   Keywords : Causality; Energy; Growth; Energy Prices;

   Abstract : This paper examines the relationship between energy and economic growth in the case of Sweden.  It analyzes the role energy plays in the level of economic activity. The prevailing economic theories focus more on other factors as important for the economic growth. READ MORE

4. 23. Return and Volatility Spillover from Oil to Equity Market

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Andreas Lundgren; [2011]
   Keywords : Return Spillover; Volatility Spillover; Oil Volatility; Oil Returns; GJR-GARCH; Asymmetric Oil Effects.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In this essay a four stage GJR-GARCH(1,1) model is applied to test the presence of both return and volatility spillover to the European market from the oil market. The GJR-GARCH-model allow for asymmetric effects to be present in the country specific stock market. READ MORE

5. 24. Global NATO: An Identity Based Account of the Alliance in the 21st Century

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Claudiu Alexandru Bolcu; [2011]
   Keywords : NATO; identity; social constructivism; narrative construction; 21st century; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is one of the most active international entities in the world today. Its scope and purpose have grown incredibly over the past decade and its operations have become increasingly complex and diverse. The purpose of this paper is thus to seek the reasons behind such developments. READ MORE

6. 25. M&A in Europe 2000-2007: Layoffs and Their Impact on Post-acquisition Performance: A study of the mediating effect of workforce reductions on the relationship between acquisition premiums and post-acquisition performance

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Isidora Mazuranic; [2010]
   Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; M A; Human Resources; HR; Europe; Acquisition Premium; Workforce Reduction; Post-acquisition Performance; Mediation;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine whether information regarding layoffs as a result of mergers and acquisitions can be used to explain acquirers’ post-acquisition performance. I predict that high acquisition premiums result in workforce reductions and that the latter thus lead to lower post-acquisition performance of the new combined firm. READ MORE