Essays about: "Northern Spirit"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Northern Spirit.
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1. “It was a free and healthy job” : timber floating on the river Ångermanälven in the 20th century
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : The exploitation of northern Sweden's forests began in about the 1830s and continued expanding northwards over the following decades. A key factor that enabling the exploitation of these forests was the natural infrastructure, such as the network of rivers, creeks and flooding during the summer, which made it possible to float timber from the forests to the sawmills on the coast. READ MORE
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2. "Det var ett äventyr" - en studie om livet som flottare efter Piteälven
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Flottning av virke i större skala inleddes i samband industrialiseringen i början av 1800-talet och ändå fram till slutet av 1960-talet var flottningen det dominerande och mest ekonomiska transportmedlet för virke. Succesivt tog lastbilarna över och flottningen avvecklades. READ MORE
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3. Managing Open Digital Technology in the Cluster Environment : A case study of the Cluster of Forest Technology
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatikAbstract : The role of open innovation is becoming increasingly important for organizational competitiveness, while digital technologies provide new opportunities for organizational innovativeness. Regardless of domain and industry, digital technologies have reshaped structure, business logic and organizational dynamics. READ MORE
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4. How does local adaptation affect the internationalization performance? A multiple case study of the local adaptation efforts and internationalization performance of six Swedish e-retailers
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Although the technological advancements and the rise of e-commerce have made it easier for companies to sell their products worldwide, it should be noted that differences in customer preferences and behavior still exist. In order to remain competitive and attractive for the customers, the e-commerce companies should adapt to the local conditions beyond the most obvious ways, such as translating their websites. READ MORE
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5. The Old Age Allowance in Thailand: Wellbeing and self-worth for older people
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : South East Asia, and Thailand in particular, are experiencing rapid population ageing. In Thailand older people are increasing in both proportion of the population and absolute number. Adaptations are needed to support this ageing population and to prevent poverty in old age. READ MORE
