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1. 21. Inducing sustainability innovations through public procurement

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Anton Percy; Amos Pietzcker; [2022]
   Keywords : Public transport; Demand side innovation; Public procurement; Sustainability innovations; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Aim of the study: The study aims to investigate the theoretical gap on how sustainability innovations can be induced through demand-side innovations within public procurement. Theoretical perspective: This paper utilizes transaction cost economics theory to describe the contractual relationship between PTAs and PTOs within public procurement in the public transport industry. READ MORE

3. 22. Improving Supply Chain Collaboration through Planned Change Towards an approach for change management in supply chains

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Johanna Norrman; Julia Franke; [2021-06-28]
   Keywords : Supply chain collaboration; collaboration enablers; change management; planned change;

   Abstract : To mitigate disruptions in supply chains, organizations must consider not only risks affecting their operations but also those which affect their partners. As a consequence, supply chain disruptions can only be dealt with through a collaborative effort by the supply chain as a whole. READ MORE

4. 23. Perceived Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy Concerning Textile Waste Prevention Among the Citizens of Malmö

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Katharina Stöhr; Jitske van der Woude; [2021]
   Keywords : Textile Waste Reduction; Perceived Knowledge; Attitudes; Self-Efficacy; Malmö; Consumer Behavior; Consumption; Disposal Behavior; Textile Waste Management;

   Abstract : The average Swede consumes 14 kilos of textiles every year and disposes of 10 kilos, of which 8 kilos end up in the household mixed waste. When disposed of in the household mixed waste, the textiles will be incinerated. READ MORE

5. 24. Circular Economy in a Plastic World: How can emerging technologies enable the transition?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Alejandro Aristi Capetillo; [2021]
   Keywords : circular economy; emerging technologies; plastics value chain; sustainability transitions; systematic literature review; ReSOLVE framework; Multilevel Perspective Framework; Business and Economics; Technology and Engineering; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Plastic waste has brought a severe pollution problem that demands immediate attention. Promoted by policymakers, academia, and corporations alike, the circular economy model presents a viable path to sustainable development. Likewise, the emergence of disruptive technologies promises a profound and imminent socio-technical transformation. READ MORE

6. 25. Communication, collaboration and belongingness in virtual teams : mapping out enablers and constraints

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

   Author : Saga Fristedt; [2021]
   Keywords : Virtual teams; ICT; Communication; Collaboration; Belongingness; Media Richness; Virtuella team; ICT; Kommunikation; Samarbete; Samhörighet; Media Richness;

   Abstract : In an increasingly digital world, virtual work becomes more common every year. Additionally, virtual work has suddenly become the reality for a large part of the world’s population due to the coronavirus pandemic. Therefore, a study on virtual teamwork is currently of high relevance. READ MORE