Essays about: "Intentionality"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the word Intentionality.

  1. 21. The Role of Reflexivity : Managers utilisation of foreignness

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mathias Ora Sti; Sebastian Hallenius; [2018]
    Keywords : Institutions; Foreignness; Reflexivity; Managers; Multinational Enterprises;

    Abstract : Previous research concludes that multinational enterprises can gain operational space in foreign institutions by utilising their foreignness. This conclusion is made with an assumption that subunits act with intentionality and insight in their response to institutional demands. READ MORE

  3. 22. "The Seat of an Alien Tyranny": Intentionality, the Mediation of Colonial Power, and Dublin's Custom House

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Edward Digman; [2018]
    Keywords : architecture; built environment; power; conflict; colonial planning;

    Abstract : This historical case study applies the theoretical and methodological framework of Kim Dovey, Ambe Njoh, and Liora Bigon to examine the ways in which a colonial administrative building, the Dublin Custom House, served as a mediator of colonial power over Ireland, and how this process was understood by the creators of the building. This investigation is a response to the inconsistent way that intentionality is discussed in existing academic literature on the relationships between built environments and societal power structures. READ MORE

  4. 23. Discourses of Participation within Uppsala Kommun Vård och Omsorg : Ongoing Tensions between Verksamhetschefer and Personliga Assistenter

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Carlos Losa Valencia; [2017]
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    Abstract : Introduction (Purpose) - The main purpose of this study is to investigate how participation is differently understood and its effects in the relationship between managers and employees. By answering the research question has the potential to improve more effective participation practices. READ MORE

  5. 24. Future-proof: a new model of flexibility

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Karolina Julia Pajnowska; [2017]
    Keywords : remodelling; adaptation; lund; existing; building; architecture; future; flexibility; adaptability; sustainability; longevity; intervention; space; spatial pattern; spatial patterns; history; research; adaptive; reuse; archetypes; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : My thesis proposes a new understanding of flexibility in architecture. It investigates reasons for a generic and dull spatial expression of the majority of contemporary buildings. Nowadays, technology and lifestyle are changing so fast that buildings need to accommodate shifting functions. READ MORE

  6. 25. Reifying Game Design Patterns : A Quantitative Study of Real Time Strategy Games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Jens Berg; Tony Högye; [2017]
    Keywords : Game Design Patterns; Game Design; Real Time Strategy; RTS; AI; Level Design;

    Abstract : Communicating design is in many aspects a difficult process. Game design is not only directives on look and feel, but also carries intentionality. To properly convey intentionality, a common abstract vocabulary is a well-established method for expressing design. Game design patterns are an attempt to formalize and establish such a vocabulary. READ MORE