Essays about: "competitiveness of port"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words competitiveness of port.
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1. Competitive cities and architecture. : A case study of Malmo, Sweden
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : Abstract This thesis explores the evolving relationship between architecture and the globally competitive city, specifically examining how architects are involved in the realization of market metaphors that underpin city-branding on global markets. Specifically, this research focuses on waterfront redevelopment projects of post-industrial cities. READ MORE
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2. Entrepreneurial rent-seeking behaviour in the context of governance conditions
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)Abstract : Entrepreneurship is often linked to some of the most compelling economic and social issues of our time and can therefore be emphasised as essential and relevant. This thesis puts entrepreneurial behaviour in the spotlight and adopts the theoretical lens that enterprises may act as rent-seekers, striving to influence the distribution of income and wealth at the political level for their personal benefit. READ MORE
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3. The Competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg as an E-Business Distribution Centre in Scandinavia.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The research is focused on the competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg, as a future destination for online retailers, when investing in a new warehouse; emphasis is dedicated to those warehouses locate in ports area (port-centric logistics). Several topics are discussed in order to provide some fundamentals for a future e-retailer’s investment choice. READ MORE
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4. Does reputation matter?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Purpose: Investigate how the corporate brand can play a strategic role within the cargo port industry through affecting the choice of cargo port from the customer’s perspective. Methodology: A qualitative method with an abductive approach has been used. The research design is based on semi-structured interviews. READ MORE
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5. Competitive Global Ports for Regional Economic Development : The Port of Valencia
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planeringAbstract : Face to high unemployment and GDP stagnation, competitive ports bear potential positive impacts on regional economic development over their hinterland. Ports are conceived as nodes in global supply chains basing their competitiveness in deriving location, infrastructure, connectivity and supply chain integration advantages for logistics operators. READ MORE