Essays about: "Uses of information in business"

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  1. 31. Front-of-Package labels: Understanding the role of consumer self-confidence as a moderating influence on Front-of-Package nutrition label use

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Contreras; Carla Paladines Martinez; [2020]
    Keywords : Front-of-Package nutrition labels; FOPL; consumer self-confidence; decision-making; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The aim of this research is to understand how consumers perceive nutrition labeling systems and whether the role of consumer self-confidence influences their behavior at the stages of evaluation of alternatives and purchase decision when purchasing food products. This study uses a qualitative methodology with semi-structured interviews; 11 Swedish young adults were interviewed in order to gain knowledge on their perceptions of the topic of research. READ MORE

  3. 32. A survey on potential uses of BIM in building fire protection

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Installations- och klimatiseringslära; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Byggnadsfysik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Gustav Gjerstad; Maxemilian Persson; [2020]
    Keywords : BIM; fire safety; fire protection; prescriptive-based design; performance-based design; fire department; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The world’s population is increasing every year and the need for housing to keep up with the demand is evident. The building industry as a whole, including the discipline of fire protection are responsible to supply the housing. READ MORE

  4. 33. Examining Strategic Planning and Use of Intellectual Capital through Spectacles : A study on how small businesses implement intellectual capital into their strategic planning using cases of independent optical firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Piia Hyytiä; Emma Karvik; [2020]
    Keywords : Strategic Planning; Intellectual Capital; SME; Implementation; Management; Optical Industry; Accounting;

    Abstract : In the business world of today and the knowledge-based economy that we are living in, with challenges such as digitalization and globalization, traditional sources of competitive differentiation are being stripped away. Due to this more businesses have started realizing their core capability to be the invisible assets of their firm rather than the visible ones. READ MORE

  5. 34. A comparative study of Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and EN 15804 in the construction sector concentrating on the End-of-Life stage and reducing subjectivity in the formulas

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Seyed Shahabaldin Seyed Salehi; [2020]
    Keywords : LCA; EN 15804; PEF; Circular Footprint Formula; Recyclability Assessment; Circular Economy; End of life; recycling rate; construction; building; Energy margin; LCA; EN 15804; PEF; Formulär för cirkulär fotavtryck; bedömning av återvinningsbarhet; cirkulär ekonomi; livslängd; återvinningsgrad; konstruktion; byggnad; Bygg; LCA;

    Abstract : One of the main polluting industries in the world with high environmental impact is the construction industry which also generates a huge amount of waste. To overcome the seburdens, we need to reduce the impacts through new solutions, technologies and by injecting circular economy concept into the industry. READ MORE

  6. 35. Local Communities’ Social Needs Assessment and Adaptability by Multinational Companies Venturing into African Market : a Case Study of Epiroc AB

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tumwebaze Augustine; Paula Augusto-Swerup; [2020]
    Keywords : Local communities; social needs; assessment; adaptability; multinational companies; corporate social responsibility; Africa; stakeholders; investment;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the ways multinational companies implement CSR initiatives adapted to the social needs of local communities in African countries. The paper will highlight local communities’ social needs and the appropriateness of CSR initiatives to respond to them, performed by multinational companies, using Epiroc AB as a case study. READ MORE