Essays about: "Interpretive Paradigm."

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  1. 21. Responsibility for sustainability within tourism – an emerging discourse

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Emmi-Maria Kallio; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; sustainable tourism; responsible tourism; responsibility; sustainable lifestyle; discourse;

    Abstract : The tourism industry is at a pivotal point in time, where the potential and threats associated with the industry have gained global attention. While the field provides numerous development opportunities by being one of the largest global industries, the tourism industry’s contribution to universal threats such as global warming and climate change has been acknowledged. READ MORE

  2. 22. Mobile Payment Use and Mobile Payment Transactions by Older Adults : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Maria Kolaki; [2017]
    Keywords : Older adults; m-payment; m-commerce; electronic payment; technological innovation adoption; technology acceptance model; unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model; interpretive paradigm; qualitative research; phenomenology; Greece;

    Abstract : The research outlined in this thesis focuses on the effects of implementation and use of mobile payments as experienced by older adults aged 55-75, as qualitatively examined through research interviewees (hereafter participants of this study) made up of individuals with varying cultural and technological backgrounds, who are acclimated to Greece’s culture and have lived within the country for at least a decade. Their own perception and reception of the practice allows for a more comprehensive look into the practical application of the technology within the country. READ MORE

  3. 23. Digital Technologies in Museums : An ethnographic study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Kyriaki Papadopoulou; [2016]
    Keywords : Digital technologies; museums; visitors; audience development; ethnography; observation; interviews; workshop; participatory design; economic crisis;

    Abstract : This thesis follows a research at the Mineralogy and Petrology Museum of the University of Athens (Greece). The purpose of the research is to examine how digital technologies can support museums in attracting new visitors during the economic crisis, and provide design suggestions. READ MORE

  4. 24. Embracing the Tides of Organizational Change - Explorations of the fixed-flexible continuum in attitudes towards organizational change

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lotta Nurminen; Emma Toivola; [2016]
    Keywords : Identity Construction; Personality; Attitudes towards Change; Organizational Change; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of our research is to explore how employees who claim to embrace change consider the impact of personality and other factors as a reason for this attitude. Research questions: (1) How do individual employees who claim to embrace change talk about the impact of personality on their attitude towards change? (2) How do individual employees who claim to embrace change talk about the impact of other factors on their attitude towards change? Theoretical perspective: We based our theoretical perspectives on the literature within organizational change, personality theory and identity construction. READ MORE

  5. 25. Influential Factors in Innovation Initiatives at a Telecom Equipment Supplier : A Study of Lead Generation and Add-on Sales’ Hindrances and Enablers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Alina Souza; Anas El Ghazouani; [2016]
    Keywords : Innovation; Knowledge Sharing; ICT Systems; Customer Integration; Frontline Employees; Interpretive Paradigm.;

    Abstract : Abstract In this research, we aim to look at the inner workings of Lead Generation and Add-on Sales through the eye of the people working directly with it. We do that with the objective of understanding what contributes positively to its success and what can cause problems or hinders it throughout all its stages from generating innovative ideas to implementing and selling them. READ MORE