Essays about: "Impact of information technology on productivity"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 39 essays containing the words Impact of information technology on productivity.

  1. 16. IDI as a Source of Labor Productivity A Quantitative Analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Laura Villarreal Rodriguez; Lizette Abigail Méndez Trejo; [2019]
    Keywords : Digital Economy; Digital Transformation; Productivity; Labor Productivity; IT Capabilities; IDI; ICT; Productivity Paradox; Panel Data.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Several discussions have taken place arguing whether technology is influencing in the productivity of the economy and furthermore if it is worth it to dedicate resources to the development and strategy of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Productivity, therefore, becomes an important topic of discussion to understand the impact of technology at a macro-economic perspective and its applicability at a micro level. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Economic Impacts of M&A Announcements of Non-Software Acquiring firms & Software Target firms : An Event Study Approach

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Vincent Lam; [2019]
    Keywords : Economic Impact; Event Study; Market Efficiency; M A Announcement; Prospect Theory;

    Abstract : Background: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are two types of corporate takeover strategy, that is widely used for strengthening and maintaining a firm competitive advantage in both domestic and global markets. Where the common motives behind M&A, is to achieve business expansion through synergy, or to acquire an existing external technology/product outside of a firm's own operational territory. READ MORE

  4. 18. Multicriteria Site Suitability for Algal Biofuel Production Facilities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Brendan O'Neill; [2018]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; advanced biofuels; algae; Florida; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The use of algae as a feedstock for the production of advanced biofuels has tremendous potential because of its short growth cycle, high productivity, lack of competition for agricultural lands, ability to use a variety of water sources and recycle CO2 and nutrient emissions, and compatibility with existing fuels chains with minimum process changes. However, to make significant contributions to biofuel targets, optimal locations must be identified to ensure production facilities are economically viable. READ MORE

  5. 19. Precision Agriculture and Access to Agri-Finance : How precision technology can make farmers better applicants

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Lowe Lundblad; Anna-Liisa Rissanen; [2018]
    Keywords : Agri-finance; Agricultural finance; Precision agriculture; Agricultural lending; Agricultural banking; Dynamic AAGE-model; Precisionsjordbruk; Jordbruksfinansiering;

    Abstract : The World Bank has estimated that an additional $80 billion in financing are needed annually to achieve the 70 % increase in food supply required to feed the world in 2050. One of the cornerstones in achieving this increase in production is expected to be improved agricultural technology, where one of the latest additions is precision agriculture. READ MORE

  6. 20. Entrepreneurship in the Information Age: An Empirical Analysis of the European Regions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Petr Pleticha; [2017]
    Keywords : Digitalization; Entrepreneurship; Innovation economics; Technology dissemination;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the relationship between digitalization and entrepreneurship using European regional data. Decelerating productivity in recent years raised questions about technology dissemination in the economy. READ MORE