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  1. 1. NOT IN MY LIMHAMN : Investigating the implications of social mixing in an affluent area, through the case of Limhamns Sjöstad

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

    Author : Ella Klausen; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban planning; social mixing; diversity; local opposition; NIMBYism;

    Abstract : In 2020, reports were made of local opposition directed towards the development of public housing in a new residential area called Limhamns Sjöstad (Limhamn's seaside town), located in one of the most affluent districts of Malmö, Sweden. The reports of the local opposition initiated a media debate regarding the municipal housing provision and aim to promote social mixing to counteract segregation within the city. READ MORE

  3. 2. Aspects of knowledge management applied to public bid writing : Lower the barriers of entry in public procurement by streamlinig the bid writing process

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jenny Alke; Joakim Hassel; [2023]
    Keywords : Knowledge management; bid writing; public procurement; Kunskapsledning; anbudsskrivning; offentlig upphandling;

    Abstract : The public bidding process is often perceived as cumbersome and time-consuming, leading to low participation. Research indicates that high costs are the main reason for low participation in the bidding process. To reduce time spent on writing bids, one key factor is to reuse information in the creation of new bids. READ MORE

  4. 3. "Praise won't take us far without government support" : A qualitative study about enhanced collective efficacy, collective crime prevention, and the Night-wandering Mothers of Rinkeby

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Nora Elaies; [2023]
    Keywords : Collective efficacy; Collective crime prevention; Stigma; Neighbourhood; Rinkeby;

    Abstract : While research has been conducted on how to strengthen collective efficacy, there is a scarcity of knowledge regarding practical solutions. The aim of this study is to investigate how residents in a negatively stigmatized neighborhood engage in practical measures to enhance collective efficacy, while also exploring their perceptions of the measures requiredto improve the functionality of their neighborhood through collective efficacy. READ MORE

  5. 4. The green and digital transition : A case study about the EU twin strategy and the perceptions of six large companies in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Oskar Enocksson; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; digitalisation; EU twin strategy; socio-technical transitions; business; hållbarhet; digitalisering; EU:s tvillingstrategi; socioteknologiska övergångar; företag;

    Abstract : Two of the global megatrends today are the green and digital transition. Climate change, loss of biodiversity, and an increasing scarcity of resources coincide with rapid technological development which is fundamentally altering societies. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Buffering Effect of Social Support on Stress: A Study of Public Sector Managers in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Fujiko Berg; [2023]
    Keywords : public sector managers; stress; ill health; managerial support; perceived supervisory support; social support; supportive communication climate; network support; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The primary purpose of this study was to investigate whether variations of social support functions predicted stress using a sample of public sector managers in Sweden. Additionally, the study aimed to contribute to psychological literature due to the scarcity of research on the ill health of managers, and the impact of support functions on occupational stress. READ MORE