Essays about: "business and internet"

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1. 1. FACEBOOK IS NOW META. Meta's corporate sociotechnical imaginary and the discursive construction of the Metaverse as the social platform of the future

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Marc Castell; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : corporate sociotechnical imaginary; corporate communication; future narratives; Metaverse; platform capitalism; strategic narratives; Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse;

   Abstract : The interpretive discourse-analytic framework of the Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse is used to analyze how Meta's senior executives discursively frame the use of augmented reality and virtual reality in order to position the Metaverse as the next social platform during Connect 2021. The findings suggest five interpretive schemas that characterize the Metaverse as a social platform of the future: (a) the Metaverse as the next version of the Internet; (b) the Metaverse as a facilitator of presence and a connector of people; (c) the Metaverse as a marketplace in the Metaverse economy; (d) the Metaverse as a ubiquitous place in our daily lives; and (e) the Metaverse as a space designed in a responsible manner. READ MORE

3. 2. Supply Chain Transparency in the Scandinavian Automotive Industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ali Alipourfallahpasand; Erik Örjas; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; complexity; transparency; information flow; collaboration; stakeholders; technological advancements; sustainability; procurement;

   Abstract : The automotive industry can be characterized as a highly competitive and dynamic landscape, where effective supply chain management practices are crucial for meeting consumer demands and ensuring sustainable operations. Transparency across the supply chain is vital for building trust and collaboration among supply chain stakeholders. READ MORE

4. 3. Competing for the Curb: A Study of the Impact of Ride-Hailing Companies on Traditional Taxi Services

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Hampus Johansson; Sebastian Leijen; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Transportation Network Companies TNC ; Internet of Things IoT ; Business Model Canvas BMC ; Business Model Innovation BMI ; Transformation;

   Abstract : In the bustling streets of Sweden, the emergence of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) has shaken up the taxi industry, leaving incumbents grappling with the need to adapt their business models. While previous research has explored this phenomenon in other parts of the world, little is known about its impact in Sweden. READ MORE

5. 4. CYBER SECURITY IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Margaret Mburu; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The Internet has evolved over the years. Businesses and individuals have leveraged it to run theirdaily activities to make everything easier. Almost every business has a digital footprint that makesit more profitable. READ MORE

6. 5. How Venture Capital Could Use Large Language Models to Screen Sustainability Impact Startups

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Måns Vilhelm Tivenius; Karl-Gustav Elf; [2023]
   Keywords : Large Language Models; Venture Capital; Impact Investing; Prompt Engineering; GPT-4; ChatGPT; Impact; Sustainability; Artificial Intelligence; Startup success; Impact startup; Impact measurement; Screening; AI for good; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study investigates the potential of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, to aid venture capitalists in the screening of startups that maximize sustainability impact. To determine the scope that maximizes impact for venture capitalists' and to identify effective screening criteria, the study utilized theoretical research and interviews. READ MORE