Essays about: "division of work"

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  1. 21. Economic dependence, gender, and the division of invisible household labor: A comparison study between China and Sweden on mental load

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Lingzi Tang; [2023]
    Keywords : Mental Load; Invisible Household Labor; Gender Economics; Economic Dependence;

    Abstract : This study examines the association between economic dependence, gender, and invisible labor in households in China and Sweden. Survey data from 501 Chinese and 223 Swedish respondents were collected online to examine. READ MORE

  2. 22. Development of an Improved Demand Planning Process - A Case Study at KåKå

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emma Hall; Clara Kronberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sales Operations Planning; Demand Planning; Forecasting; Product Categorization; Non-manufacturing; Bakery Industry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Operations planning and control has undergone an extensive shift from an individual company focus to a complete supply chain focus which has required a new common approach for supply chain planning and control to evolve. Increasing competition and globalization has created complexity in supply chain planning and integration since it requires a new cross-functional approach. READ MORE

  3. 23. Balancing the books and the planet: A single-case study investigating the relation between sustainability involvement and the occupational identity of management accountants

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Hedda Jonasson Blank; Jakob Söderblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Occupational identity; Sustainability reporting; Management accountant practices; Aspirational identities; Role enlargement;

    Abstract : Through practice of a single-case study, this paper aims to shed new light on the interdisciplinary area of management accountants' approach to, and involvement in, sustainability-related activities. Through the application of identity theory, with particular influence from Hughes' (1951) findings of a moral division of labour and Thornborrow and Brown's (2009) concept of aspirational identities, we show the existence of an interdependent relationship between the occupational identity of management accountants, and their engagement towards sustainability reporting and adjacent activities. READ MORE

  4. 24. Collaboration avenues and structures within local climate adaptation governance - The case of local climate adaptation governance in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Tomas Vörlund Rylenius; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change adaptation; Governance; Governmentalization; Societal challenges; Holistic adaptation; Fragmentation; Inter-governmental collaboration; Organizational structures; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change adaptation is essential to future-proof societies around the world. It is a cross-sectorial undertaking which requires collaboration, structure, long-term planning, and resources. READ MORE

  5. 25. The thinking of New Public Governance in Swedish crisis preparedness: A case study of The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lydia Douglasdotter; [2022-11-09]
    Keywords : New Public Governance NPG ; Collaboration; Natural disasters; The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency MSB ; Co-production;

    Abstract : During 2021, a rising number of natural disasters occurred across Europe. Such events evoke passionate debates concerning guilt, accountability and regarding the division of responsibilities for crisis preparedness. READ MORE