Essays about: "Guild"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 essays containing the word Guild.

  1. 16. The Strategic Value of ICT for Swedish Business Leadership

    University essay from Ekonomiska informationssystem

    Author : Dirk große Osterhues; [2010]
    Keywords : Strategic Value of ITC in Sweden;

    Abstract : Information and communication technology already has a long history of influence in basically all areas of an enterprise. In recent years though, a major discussion emerged whether information and communication technologies (ICT) offer an additional strategic value for a business. The different positions maintain reasonable arguments on both sides. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Social Structure of Massive Multiplayer Online Communities : Investigating the social network of a World of Warcraft guild

    University essay from Sociologiska institutionen; Stockholms universitet

    Author : Einar Stensson; [2009]
    Keywords : MMO Communities; Social Network Analysis; World of Warcraft; Guilds; Social Media; Computer Mediated Communication; Social Relations;

    Abstract : The growing role of communication using computers in people’s everyday lives is reflected by the debates about massive multiplayer online role playing games (MMOs) like World of Warcraft and the Internet as a whole. While people may be driven by the same psychological drives that have spurred interaction between people in the past, this interaction is increasingly facilitated with the use of computer mediated communication (CMC). READ MORE

  4. 18. Abundance of syrphid larvae in willow plantations : role of habitat type, prey (Phratora vulgatissima) availability and interactions with other natural enemies

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Hans Johansson; [2009]
    Keywords : intraguildpredation; hover fly; foraging behaviour; heteropteran; willow plantation; surrounding habitat; biocontrol; leaf-beetle; mirid; anthocorid;

    Abstract : A large number of hover fly species are as larvae effective predators and often feed on insect pests in plantations. The leaf-beetle Phratora vulgatissima is a common pest in willow plantations and the aim of this study is to study what may affect the presence of hover flies in this system. READ MORE

  5. 19. Leadership behind the Screen : New Theory about Leadership in Online Role-Playing Games

    University essay from Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Patrick Prax; [2008]
    Keywords : Leadership; Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games; Four Capabilities Framework; Leadership Grid; Grounded Theory Approach; World of Warcraft; Guild;

    Abstract : Purpose/Aim: The aim of this paper is to study how guild leaders in World of Warcraft (WOW) and leaders of real life organizations compare in terms of tasks, every-day experiences, environment, responsibilities and motivation. This comparison is used to build a new theory describing leadership in Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs). READ MORE

  6. 20. Quackery or Complementary Medicine - a Historical Approach to the present Situation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Hedda Lidgard; [2005]
    Keywords : Rättshistoria; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Swedish consumers are increasingly interested in Complementary medicines, yet the Swedish legal attitude appears reluctant to these traditional methods. This thesis examines the historical roots of the alleged Swedish attitude and investigates whether Swedish law and practice is in line with EU requirements. READ MORE