Essays about: "Swedish subsidiary"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 essays containing the words Swedish subsidiary.

  1. 1. Barriers to Knowledge sharing : An investigation of Practice Area Networks at WSP Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Hjelm; Axel Stålbom; [2023]
    Keywords : Knowledge management; Knowledge sharing; Barriers to knowledge sharing; Multinational consulting firm; Global information and communication networks;

    Abstract : This investigative case study of how barriers to knowledge sharing manifest at the Swedish subsidiary of the global consulting firm WSP, seeks to bridge the theory-practice gap in the knowledge management literature. The investigation focused on Practice Area Networks, or PANs, which are global information and communication networks at WSP, and the extent to which these are utilized by junior and senior consultants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Battery Storage as Grid Reinforcement for Peak Power Demands

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

    Author : Jesper Hilleberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Battery Storage; Battery Energy Storage System; Grid Reinforcement; Flexibility; Lithium-ion battery; li-ion battery; Large Scale Grid Storage; BESS; Energy Storage; Peak Power Demand; Batterilagring; Batterilagringsystem; Nätförstärkning; Nätförstärkningsåtgärd; toppeffektlaster; Flexibilitet; Flexibilitetslösning; litiumjonbatteri; li-ion batteri; BESS; energilagring;

    Abstract : An increased amount of intermittent electricity production, more electric vehicles (EV), and an overall electrification of society may all cause a higher variability between the balance of supply and demand on the electric grid. Battery storage has been identified as a solution to the emerging problem asit can be charged during hours of low power demand and then discharged to help meet the power demand during peak loads. READ MORE

  4. 3. Agile Transformation in the Automotive Industry : A Case Study of Volvo Trucks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Huan Cao; Prithvijit Choudhary; [2023]
    Keywords : Agile; Agile Transformation; Change Management; Volvo; Automotive Industry; Organisational Change;

    Abstract : The automotive industry has seen revolutionary changes in the past two decades. Vehicles are starting to incorporate within themselves a significant amount of electronic and software based components, due to which the industry has seen rapidly changing customer requirements. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive’s (CS3D) Contribution to Human Rights Universality : The Implications of the CS3D on a Swedish Company

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Kim Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Human Rights; Human Rights Universality; International Human Rights Law; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; EU Law; Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; Due Diligence; Company Responsibility; Accountability.;

    Abstract : Human rights universality has been questioned due to the lack of accountability in both international human rights law and States’ domestic laws when companies violate human rights. In response, the European Commission has proposed a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CS3D), which imposes obligations on companies to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for human rights impacts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Career Advancement and Ethnicity : The Experiences in a Multinational Swedish Company

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

    Author : Lava Kurda; [2022]
    Keywords : Career Advancement; Ethnicity; Diversity and Inclusion; Multinational Organization; Discrimination; Diversity Management; Ethnic Privilege; Sweden; Global.; Karriäravancemang; Etnicitet; Mångfald och Inkludering; Multinationell organisation; Diskriminering; Mångfaldshantering; Etnisk Privilegium; Sverige; Global;

    Abstract : In terms of ethnic background, the labor market of the twenty-first century may be more culturally diverse than ever. At the same time, cultural, racial and ethnic bias are frequently reflected in organizational hierarchy. READ MORE