Essays about: "Human being as resource"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 129 essays containing the words Human being as resource.

  1. 31. Influence of Grassroots Movements on Sustainability Transformations in Monteverde, Costa Rica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Valeria Lobaton Verduzco; [2021]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the relationship between sustainability transformations and grassroots movements in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The focus is toward understanding the influence of community-based initiatives on transformations that have sustainability as a goal, due to their potential for shaping society and addressing challenges such as climate change. READ MORE

  3. 32. Transatlantic culture-carriers : A qualitative study on Swedish companies' organisational culture change in the United States

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Emma Nydén; Lovisa Svensson; [2021]
    Keywords : Culture; Organisational culture; National culture; Culture change; Hofstede s cultural dimensions; Market entry; Leadership.;

    Abstract : All countries have their own national culture, with their own norms, beliefs, attitudes, and values. Every organisation in the world also has their own organisational culture, just like any other social group. Because of the increased globalization throughout the world, more companies are becoming multinational corporations. READ MORE

  4. 33. Established forest firefighting techniques: A qualitative review of practices among the Swedish fire services.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Muhammad Humza Khan; [2021]
    Keywords : Forest fires; firefighting techniques; Scientometric analysis; Effectiveness; Questionnaire; Direct attack; Indirect attack; Firelines; Prescribed burning; Aerial firefighting; Flanking; Hot-spotting; Cold trailing.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Methods and equipment used for fighting forest fires are different from the ones used in urban fires. Generally, the wildfires are intense, require more resources and tend to spread rapidly. READ MORE

  5. 34. Life cycle assessment of hybrid systems for rural electrification in Bolivia

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Sandu Seres; [2021]
    Keywords : Diesel; Stirling; Photovoltaic; impact category;

    Abstract : Bolivia is a developing country in South America. Many rural communities still lack access to electricity. The extension of the National Grid System to all rural communities is not feasible due to economic and topographic challenges as well as the environmental problems that may arise. To tackle these problems, Off-grid solutions are implemented. READ MORE

  6. 35. Competence Development and HR in an SME Context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Elin Bergström; Tobias Sköld; [2021]
    Keywords : Competence development; Small- and medium-sized enterprises; SME; Workplace learning; Talent management; Human Resource Management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : There are over 1.1 million small- or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden. But even if they have a significant impact on both the country’s economy as well as creating a majority of all Swedish jobs, the current research within competence development has in large, overlooked SMEs. READ MORE