Essays about: "contingency"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 169 essays containing the word contingency.

1. 11. Hostile Sexism and The Acceptance of Rape Myths: The Role of Masculinity Threat in Two Salient Predictors of Sexual Violence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Everett Christensen; [2023]
   Keywords : Masculinity threat; precarious masculinity; social dominance; sexual violence; hostile sexism; rape myth acceptance; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis aimed to investigate the association between masculinity threat and two salient predictors of sexual assault: hostile sexism and rape myth acceptance. The thesis comprised two studies. READ MORE

3. 12. Management Control Systems, Performance and Uncertainty : A quantitative study on the role of MCS in uncertain contexts

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Julia Lewinson Skörd; Tova Racov; [2023]
   Keywords : Contingency Theory; Institutional Theory; Levers of control; Management Accounting; Management Control Systems; Performance; Organizational learning; Uncertainty;

   Abstract : Background: Management Control Systems are shown to be valuable tools for managing different contexts and enhance organizational performance. To succeed with intended strategies, organizations must balance different levers of controls (LOC). READ MORE

4. 13. Changing everyday waste sorting practices : a qualitative study of the relation between organisational strategic communication and everyday waste sorting practices in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Emilia Hultman; [2023]
   Keywords : Strategic communication; social practice theory; environmental communication; waste sorting practices; municipal waste management; social change;

   Abstract : All EU member states are supposed to meet the EU goals for material recycling of consumer packaging waste. Despite having established systems for collection of packaging waste and recycling processes, Sweden has not been able to reach these goals. READ MORE

5. 14. AutoStore performance and the influence of context and configurations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : David Flyrin; Daniel Lundkvist; [2023]
   Keywords : AutoStore; RCSRS; automated small-parts warehouse; goods-to-person picking; compact storage system; contextual factors; configurations; contingency theory; optimization; performance; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Problem description Multiple cases show that companies can improve performance after implementing an AutoStore system. However, research on optimizing the design and how to successfully control the AutoStore system is limited. READ MORE

6. 15. Blockchain for supply chain transparency and traceability - A contingency framework to implementation challenges.

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Robin Cording; Johan Lückander; [2023]
   Keywords : Blockchain Technology; Supply Chain; Sustainability; Transparency; Traceability; TOE-model; Technological-; Organizational-; Ecosystem-; Environmental challenge;

   Abstract : Purpose - Blockchain technology holds immense potential in increasing transparency in supply chains. However, little is known about the implementation challenges and ways to address them. READ MORE