Essays about: "Risk taking"

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  1. 6. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Angelina Biiak; Yijuan Lindskog; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Risk; Risk Management Mitigation; Maritime Logistics Shipping Industry; Sea Freight Forwarder; Industry 4.0; Technologies Pillars;

    Abstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE

  3. 7. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Love Kristoffersson; Etienne Skowronski; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : road-rail transport; temperature-controlled goods; cross-border; modal shift; transportation network;

    Abstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE

  4. 8. Do two heads think better than one? Risk Differences in Gender and Team vs. Single Managed Mutual Equity Funds in Sweden

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    Author : Zelda Harbecke; Hanna Kyséla; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : This empirical study examines whether team or single-managed mutual equity funds in the Swedish fund market are more risk-prone conditionally on the management structure during the last five years (2018-2022). Additionally, the gender of each fund manager is analyzed in order to find answers regarding gender's risk approach in investment decisions. READ MORE

  5. 9. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

    Abstract : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. READ MORE

  6. 10. Learning Through Taking Action : An empirical study into the early-stage business model development for a novel technology

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

    Author : Daniel Maslov; Hugo Javenius; [2023]
    Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Development; Business Model Innovation Process; Business Model Tools and Methods; Action Research; Nascent Market Entry; Multi-Disciplinary Innovation; 3D Bioprinting; Affärsmodell; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Affärsmodellutveckling; Affärsmodellsinnovationsprocess; Affärsmodells-verktyg och metoder; Aktionsforskning; Begynnande marknadsinträde; Multidisciplinär innovation; 3D-bioprinting;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the critical factors shaping early-stage business model development. As a result, this paper provides insights and recommendations for the effective commercialization of innovations. READ MORE