Essays about: "Socio-technical systems"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 74 essays containing the words Socio-technical systems.

  1. 1. Understanding Sustainability Transitions: The Perspective of Innovators in incumbent firms - A case study of the roles and challenges faced by innovators and incumbent firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marcus Källström; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : Sustainability transitions; Transitions; Sustainability; Innovators; Incumbent firms; Multi-level perspective; Regime innovation; Role of innovators; Transition roles;

    Abstract : Creating green sustainable innovation is a step in the right direction towards a sustainable future. It is however not sure that incremental improvements will be enough, it is instead called for radical shifts in socio-technical systems, so called sustainability transitions. READ MORE

  2. 2. UNDERSTANDING THE WEAK LINK BETWEEN EU’S FARM TO FORK STRATEGY AND THE REALITY - A case study in the Netherlands

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sharon Wilts Jansen; [2023-05-05]
    Keywords : Food transition; Farm to Fork; planetary boundaries; IPCC; sustainable development; Climate Change; EU; Sustainable Food Systems; The Netherlands;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to understand how the Farm to Fork Strategy is being implemented in the Netherlands, what dilemma’s are being discussed on national level and what role the government and MP’s play. The research is done through the lens of Multi Level Perspective in socio-technical transitions. READ MORE

  3. 3. GREEN CITY ZONE A Case-Study in a Multi-Stakeholder Initiative within a Smart City

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Florin Gabriel Dascalu; Nicole Dawn DiNatali; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : net-zero emissions; multiple stakeholder management; construal level; temporal distance; system thinking; sociotechnical system theory; project management; smart city;

    Abstract : As climate change concerns have taken a central spot in mainstream discourse, there has been an emergence of green smart city projects, resulting in an increased demand for research in these areas. As the EU has pledged a reduction of emissions, various projects have arisen, such as Climate Contract 2030, Move21, and this thesis’ subject – the Gothenburg Green City Zone. READ MORE

  4. 4. ASSESSING PUBLIC OPINION ON ALGORITHMIC FAIRNESS Reviewing practical challenges and the role of contextual factors

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Veronica Kecki; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : AI; artificial intelligence; ML; machine learning; algorithms; algorithmic decision-making; fairness; socio-technical design; AI ethics;

    Abstract : AI ethicists often claim that where algorithmic decision-making is impacting human lives, it is crucial to strive for transparency and explainability. As one form of achieving these, some authors have argued for socio-technical design of AI systems that involves the user in the design process. READ MORE

  5. 5. Electric Passenger Aviation in Sweden : An analysis from the perspective of the Swedish aviation industry

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

    Author : Madeleine Cromnier; Erik Södergren; [2023]
    Keywords : electric aviation; Swedish aviation industry; socio-technical systems; socio- technical transitions; multi-level perspective.; elflyg; svensk flygindustri; socio-tekniska system; socio-tekniska omställningar; multi-level perspective;

    Abstract : Transitions to more sustainable technologies and processes are a largely discussed topic that concerns several, if not all, global industries. This thesis studies the novel technology of electric passenger aviation as a sustainable option in the aviation industry. READ MORE