Essays about: "economic importance of information in society"

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  1. 11. Cross-sector partnerships in disaster risk management: A case study in Ghana

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Johanna Karlsson; Anja Kotzlowski; [2018]
    Keywords : Disaster risk management; private sector; cross-sector partnerships; knowledge-based services; inclusive business; framework; collaboration; Science General;

    Abstract : Cross-sector partnerships are increasingly relied upon to solve societal problems. This development can also be observed in the field of disaster risk management (DRM), where the role of the private sector has grown substantially in the past years. READ MORE

  3. 12. Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Practice : Paving the way to a new sustainable society?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Laura Christiane Barthelme; [2017]
    Keywords : entrepreneurship; sustainability; sustainable;

    Abstract : Although a variety of definitions of sustainability and sustainable entrepreneurship can be found in literature, the concept of the pursuit of both social, environmental and economic goals while creating value is a widely accepted perspective on sustainability entrepreneurship. However, the implementation of this holistic approach turns out to be very complex and hard to realize for sustainable ventures. READ MORE

  4. 13. Realising Smart Grids

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Gustav Landberg; Kim Elfström; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The smart grid is a popular and well-debated topic in the energy industry right now. The concept itself has a variety of definitions, both followers and opponents have their opinions. The smart grid has been a discussed on both the national and international market. READ MORE

  5. 14. Environmental Risks in the Swedish Pulp and Paper Industry : A study on environmental risk identification, mitigation and stakeholder drivers towards environmental initiatives

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Hanna Norgren; Louisa Turton; [2016]
    Keywords : Environmental risks; risk management; pulp and paper industry; stakeholder; climate change; environmental management systems; agenda-setting theory; stakeholder theory;

    Abstract : AbstractClimate change and the ever growing frequency of natural disasters and extreme weather conditions are issues of high interest in present times and are considered to be one of the biggest threats facing mankind. These prevalent issues associated with environmental risks can eminently cause implications towards corporations, not least when the frequency and intensity can impact their operations and finances. READ MORE

  6. 15. Networking for Knowledge Transfer : A concept on STPs’ international process for successful knowledge transfer

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Murtaza Shehzad; Mathilde Jaouen; [2016]
    Keywords : Science and technology parks; STPs; IASP; ibn Khaldun; Adam Smith; entrepreneurship; innovation; entrepreneurial ecosystem; economic empowerment; internationalization; knowledge transfer; multicultural;

    Abstract : Recognizing the importance of innovation, we see that entrepreneurship and its supporting ecosystem contributes to increased prosperity in society. We also understand that the entrepreneurial phenomenon increases in efficiency through internationalization. READ MORE