Essays about: "application of IT in global Business"

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1. 16. A case study in consolidating the loss structure of different manufacturing sectors under lean context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Hua Tong; Thi Minh Trang Dao; [2020]
   Keywords : Lean Manufacturing; Loss Deployment; Loss Structure; World Class Manufacturing WCM ; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the light of lean methodology, World Class Manufacturing requires continuous improvement in analyzing the losses to eliminate the wasteful resources and to boost the overall productivity. However, the standardized loss structure should be well-balanced to be general enough to cover the whole manufacturing procedure while being specific enough to point out the real issues happening for further improvement. READ MORE

3. 17. Virtual Influencing: Uncharted Frontier in the Uncanny Valley

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mary Caroline Creasey; Adrián Vázquez Anido; [2020]
   Keywords : influencer marketing; virtual influencers; social media marketing; opinion leadership; brand spokespeople; brand spokes-characters; source credibility; uncanny valley; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: Virtual Influencing: Uncharted Frontier in the Uncanny Valley Date of the Seminar: 4th June 2020 Course: BUSN39 Degree Project in Global Marketing Authors: Mary Caroline Creasey and Adrián Vázquez Anido Supervisor: Burak Tunca Keywords: influencer marketing, virtual influencers, social media marketing, opinion leadership, brand spokespeople, brand spokes-characters, source credibility, uncanny valley Thesis purpose: In exploring if and to what extent reality level affects sentiment and skepticism, this study aims to provide valuable and actionable insights to both guide academics in further studies and help managers better understand nuances of influencer perceptions. Methodology: To analyze whether perception differs across influencers’ reality levels (human or virtual), this study collected comment data from Instagram to assess levels of sentiment and skepticism. READ MORE

4. 18. Leadership in environmentally sustainable transformation of private companies in Russia : Multiple Case Study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Elizaveta Averina; Natalia Pashenkova; [2019]
   Keywords : Environmental Sustainability; Corporate Greening; Green Business; Russia;

   Abstract : As the number of global problems is proliferating, the issue of sustainability is gaining increasing recognition. One of the most imperative aspects of sustainable development is environmental sustainability. READ MORE

5. 19. Powering Africa by Empowering its People : An Action Research study at a Zambian microgrid company building local capacity to reach large scale viability

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

   Author : Jonatan Ala-Mutka; [2019]
   Keywords : Microgrids; Off-grid power system; Rural Electrification; Sub-Saharan Africa; solar power; local capacity building; commercial microgrid business; sustainable development; diffusion; training of rural populations; organizational change; Action Research; Mikronät; fristående energisystem; landsbygds elektrifiering; Sub-Saharan Afrika; Solkraft; Lokal kapacitets utveckling; kommersiellt mikronäts företag; hållbar utveckling; Utbildning av lokalbefolkning; organisatorisk förändring; Action Research;

   Abstract : Despite recent advances in the global electrification rates, increasing from 76% in 1990 to 85% in 2012, the United Nations goal of universal access to electricity by 2030 is still far from achieved, with an estimated 1.1 billion people still without access to electricity. READ MORE

6. 20. Opportunities, Barriers and Preconditions for Battery Energy Storage in Sweden : A Study Investigating the Possibilities of Grid Connected Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems in the Swedish Electricity Market

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

   Author : Maja Isaksson; Ellen Stjerngren; [2019]
   Keywords : Energy storage; Battery energy storage system; Lithium-ion batteries; Stationary applications; Grid flexibility; Electricity market; Regulatory framework;

   Abstract : The global energy system is under transformation. The energy transition from a centralized, fossil fuel based energy system to a more decentralized, renewable energy based system will challenge the balancing of electricity supply and demand. This stresses the importance of grid flexibility. READ MORE