Essays about: "couriers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word couriers.

1. 1. The Effect of Mobile Financial Service on Migrant Worker’s Money Transfer Behavior in Bangladesh

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Moshfika Haque; Julius Businge; [2023-06-01]
   Keywords : Money Transfer; MFS; Migrant Workers;

   Abstract : Mobile financial service (MFS) works as a vital money transfer instrument for migrant workers in developing countries like Bangladesh, where the poor migrant workers had no access to financial institutions like banks before 2010. Before introducing MFS, migrant workers used to transfer money through friends/relatives, travel agents, agents/brokers, couriers, postal service etc. READ MORE

3. 2. Premium and Sustainable Food Delivery Service : Exploring Product-Service-Systems and Dersigning Concept Proposals with Electric Motorbikes

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Fannie Gustavsson; Isabella Mikkonen; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This project presents a master’s thesis in Industrial Design Engineering within service design which was carried out on behalf of the Swedish electric motorbike company CAKE. The project examines opportunities to create a premium and sustainable food delivery service in a market characterized by unsustainable working conditions for couriers and widespread dissatisfaction among users. READ MORE

4. 3. Food Delivery Couriers and the City : From Humans to Objects. From Objects to Place Makers.The City as the Aftermath of Posthuman Encounters.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Guillermo Valladares López; [2022]
   Keywords : food delivery courier; agency; posthumanism; urban friction; placemaking;

   Abstract : In recent years, many academics have noticed the presence of food delivery couriers in theurban space. Likewise, activism has emerged calling for the recognition of food deliverycouriers, and many have addressed the dehumanization they have suffered by becomingcommodities and, thus, objects. READ MORE

5. 4. "No Boss. Flexible Schedule. Quick Pay." - A Qualitative Study on Algorithmic Management and Control in Food Delivery Platforms

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Tjalve Bergdahl; Tilde Åkerhielm; [2022]
   Keywords : Algorithmic Management; App Work; Food Delivery Platforms; Managerial Control;

   Abstract : Modern technology has enabled new managerial solutions in the continuous strive for increased efficiency. One example is Algorithmic Management, which handles typical managerial tasks such as giving directions and providing feedback by tracking and measuring workers. One industry at the forefront of using this technology is home food delivery. READ MORE

6. 5. How Covid-19 has affected thepsychosocial work environmentfor gig-workers in the fooddelivery sector : A qualitative interview study

   University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

   Author : Martin Tairi; [2021]
   Keywords : gig economy; foodora; platform economy; gig work; platform work; psychosocial stress; gigekonomi; foodora; plattformsekonomi; gigarbete; platformarbete; psykosocial stress;

   Abstract : The topic of gig-work has been widely debated in the western world for its laborrights and work environment issues. Whereas companies operating within thegig-economy boast the freedom and flexibility of gig-work as perks for workers,unions highlight the precarious nature and poor working conditions of gig-workas exploitative of workers and push for unionizing gig-workers and getting themcovered by collective bargaining agreements. READ MORE