Essays about: "Vertical social network"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Vertical social network.

  1. 1. Characteristics of Early Adopters and Early Majority Adopting a Vertical Social Network : A case study of the applicability of the Diffusion of Innovations theory in a Vertical Social Network

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

    Author : Sophie Hantman Kollén; Rebecca Manhem; [2019]
    Keywords : Vertical social network; user growth; diffusion of innovations; technology adoption lifecycle; user characteristics of adopters; the chasm; early adopter; early majority; Vertikala sociala nätverk; användartillväxt; innovationsspridning; technology adoption lifecycle; karaktärsdrag av användare; klyftan; tidiga användare; sena användare;

    Abstract : To remain relevant, even the successful social networks need to evolve. Vertical Social Networks (VSN) are the response of this, satisfying people who are seeking more niched and personalized content. However, this is a highly competitive environment where taking advantage of the first mover advantages is crucial for the future success. READ MORE

  3. 2. The naked truth about private regulations in Europe - The perception of northern Italian suppliers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linda Åkerfeldt; Halla Eyjólfsdóttir; [2014-12-12]
    Keywords : Horizontal and vertical dimension; global production networks; private and public regulations; codes of conducts; audits; certifications; bargaining power; trust; relationships; differentiation; green-wash; Nudie Jeans Co; corporate social responsibility; Italian context; northern Italy; Fair Wear Foundation;

    Abstract : Private regulation of employee rights in global production networks emerged in the early 1990s as a response by Western companies to poor working conditions in non-Western countries. This has recently changed with private regulations moving back to Western countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. The role of social capital to access rural credit : a case study at Dinh Cu and Van Quat Dong village in coastal area of Thua Thien Hue province

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Phi Khanh Ho Le; [2011]
    Keywords : social capital; trust; Vietnam; local organisations; credit;

    Abstract : As a poverty reduction strategy, credit access has played an important role in supporting the peasants to improve their production and living standard. However, the level of access to credit differs among various regions and it has been affected by many factors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Networks and Weaponless Wars. Information Operations Content Dissemination via the Blogosphere

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Gustav Béen; [2011]
    Keywords : network theory; media strata; operations security; electronic warfare; PSYOPS; Info Ops; information operations; cyber war; psychological warfare; BlogTrackers; WWW; Internet; public opinion; mass media; influence; communications; influential bloggers; blog influence; blogosphere; bloggers; Blogs; social networks.; media readiness; participatory journalism; citizen journalism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study advances a broad analytical perspective intended to critically evaluate the predominant definitions of information operations (IO). The prevalent concepts of IO are challenged due to their reliance on unidirectional communication flow models that cannot account for the characteristics of produsage media, nor the culturally specific, interpersonally contextualized sense making processes of reception. READ MORE

  6. 5. Removing barriers to freedom of movement - A study of border regional actors pushing for change in state dominated environments

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Albin Andersson Carlén; [2008]
    Keywords : Border region ; Öresund; Maas-Rhein; Barrier; Barriers to freedom of movement ; Transgovernmental networks ; Transnational actors ; Mobility; Euregio; Euroregio; Europe of the regions ; Cross-border; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Political and administrative sciences; Statsvetenskap; förvaltningskunskap; Law and Political Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Increasing cross-border interaction in the border regions combined with the largely state-centric legislative processes of the nation states, have unfolded a demand for border regional actors to attempt to influence the state level to change legislation, as barriers are identified for individuals and companies. Adapting a border regional perspective, the actors and organisational methods to remove barriers to freedom of movement in three selected border regions are analysed. READ MORE