Essays about: "change difficulties"

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1. 1. Navigating Capital Structure during Times of Increasing Interest Rates: Insights from the Real Estate Industry in Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Nils Norrhamn; Gustav Romert; [2023-08-25]
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   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate, problematize, and discuss how listed Real Estate firms in Sweden alter their capital structure in times of increasing interest rates such as presently experienced, if they brought some valuable lessons from previous crises, and how they adapt their financing choices to today’s environment. The navigation these firms’ management needs to master in this aspect is directly affecting the firms’ costs. READ MORE

3. 2. The Power of Cultural Diversity in Project Teams: A Path to Greater Innovation - A qualitative study of how cultural diversity impacts innovation output in project teams

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Buba Sanyang; Liibaan Ali; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : Cultural diversity; Project teams; Innovation output; Projects; Communication; Collaboration; Project manager; Project members; Homogenous teams; Heterogeneous teams;

   Abstract : This paper explores the impact of cultural diversity within project teams on innovation output. A greater variety of viewpoints and strategies can result from cultural diversity, which may boost innovation output. On the other hand, it may also lead to difficulties in communication and collaboration, both of which are barriers to innovation. READ MORE

4. 3. Sargassum seaweed in Guadeloupe: a public health concern : An interview study in Guadeloupe, French West Indies

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Hanna Grönroos; [2023]
   Keywords : brown algae; Guadeloupe; health; health literacy; lifestyle; sargassum; brunalg; Guadeloupe; hälsa; hälsolitteracitet; livsstil; sargassum;

   Abstract : Bakgrund Strömmar av brunalgen sargassum har drabbat Karibien i flera år, särskilt påtagligt det senaste decenniet, sedan år 2011. Den överväldiga mängden sargassum har förknippats med klimatförändringar och utsläpp av gödningsmedel i havet. READ MORE

5. 4. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

   Author : Tim Licke; [2023]
   Keywords : Spatial planning; strategical spatial planning; planning; adaptation; climate; resilience; floods; town planning; Namibia; Efundja; Implementation; climate change; extreme weather; policy; mitigation; Fysisk planering; strategisk fysisk planering; planering; anpassning; klimat; motståndskraft; översvämningar; stadsplanering; Namibia; Efundja; Implementering; klimatförändringar; extremväder; policy;

   Abstract : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. READ MORE

6. 5. Yearly distribution and composition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Luleå wastewater treatment plant

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Moa Sjöberg; [2023]
   Keywords : PFAS; WWTP; Wastewater treatment; Consumer products; Precursors;

   Abstract : PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of substances that are used in a large variety of products because of their unique water and dirt repellent properties. The substances are extremely persistent and can spread over large distances in groundwater, surface water, and in the air, which makes them an environmental and a health concern. READ MORE