Essays about: "crisis situation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 356 essays containing the words crisis situation.

  1. 21. The Science Based Targets initiative: Its impact on the financial results and the determinants to joing

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Beatriz Pineda Pérez; [2023]
    Keywords : Science Based Targets initiative; Financial impact; Difference-in-Differences; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Science Based Targets initiativ; Ekonomisk påverkan; Difference-in-Differences; Greenhouse Gas Emissions.;

    Abstract : We are currently experiencing a climate crisis. The planet’s temperature is rising considerably due to the emission of greenhouse gases generated by human activities. This situation poses a challenge for everyone, including companies. Private sector actors are taking actions to mitigate the consequences of climate change, such as global warming. READ MORE

  3. 22. Learning for Crisis: Improving food security in Uppsala County through participative localized food production

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Juan José Ortiz Cuadra; [2023]
    Keywords : Food security; Local food systems; Local food; Soft systems methodology; Uppsala County; Sweden;

    Abstract : An unprecedented situation composed by worldwide land degradation, the post pandemic era, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is unfolding, reminding us of the impendent risks that phenomena such as these have for food security. Considering that this context presents new unforeseen challenges, and that there is a lack of knowledge production connecting food security to countries of the global north, such as is the case of Sweden, this thesis seeks to foster discussions on food security through the lens of Uppsala County, integrating notions of Local food systems. READ MORE

  4. 23. Äta som en häst, en osmaklig kostnad i vår samtid : en fallstudie om hur ridskolor hanterar kostnadsökningar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Elsa Mandal Hreggvidsdóttir; Jerry Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Beslutsfattande; strategi; kostnadsökning; strategisk ledning; ridskolor; Decision making; strategy; cost increase; strategic management; riding schools;

    Abstract : Det är ett ansträngt ekonomiskt läge i Sverige, både för hushåll och näringsverksamheter som drabbats av höjda kostnader till följd av inflation, energikris och kriget i Europa. Lantbrukarna är några av dem som drabbats hårt då priset på insatsvaror inom jordbruket ökat kraftigt (Jordbruksverket 2022). READ MORE

  5. 24. Self-leadership in a Time of Crisis : - A Case Study of The Industrial Giant Alleima

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Tove Lundmark; Adam Östlin; [2023]
    Keywords : self-leadership; virtual leadership; motivation; crisis communication; Covid-19;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic contributed to a digital shift where remote work became the new normal in many organizations. This led to more responsibility being put on employees and thereby an increase in self-leadership. Due to the remote work and the communication becoming digital, virtual leadership became highly current as well. READ MORE

  6. 25. “I had to find my own way” A qualitative study of how middle managers handled the challenge of providing support to their subordinates during a sudden enforced change

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aqsaa Bidiwala; Karin Söderlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Middle managers; Social support; Work-from-home WFH ; Covid-19 pandemic;

    Abstract : The covid-19 pandemic plunged the world into an experiment in work-from-home without any collective experience in how to manage this situation. During a crisis characterised by social distancing and blurring lines between home and work, providing support to employees is important. READ MORE