Essays about: "elite capture"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 15 essays containing the words elite capture.
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11. Big Fish in a small pond? : A quantitative study about independence and the social networks among corporate boards in Denmark, Finland and Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : While the European Union is striving towards harmonization among the member countries, interlocks (connections) are a social phenomenon that has an implication on the Corporate Code but it is more implicitly pointed out with words like “other relevant information” or ”other significant board positions” that might affect the individual board member’s independence and ability to fully commit to the company. Although the board often is referred to as one single entity, it consists of many board members that individually can have an agenda that might deviate from all stakeholders’ goal. READ MORE
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12. Using Absorptive Capacity and Knowledge Management : A Case Study of Swedish Housing Cooperatives' Knowledge Promoting Activities
University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaperAbstract : This master thesis analyses the housing cooperative´s capability to manageknowledge in order to improve its performances and create innovation. It is based on the analysis of elite interviews concerning the latest ten years of two Swedish housing cooperatives (bostadsrättsförenigar), which are Brf Grantorpand Brf Kullen that, because of their almost identical properties, made acomparison possible. READ MORE
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13. Decentralisation; the road to better Quality of Government? A comparative case study of Multan and Larkana, Pakistan
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This paper investigates whether an institutional reform such as decentralisation results in improved quality of government (better service delivery and less corruption) to the final users –the citizens and at what expense? In the context of developing states, evidence suggests that decentralisation not only results in aggravating both regional disparities and the capture of local government by local elites. An apt case study is that of Pakistan, where both conditions are present; decentralisation of government took place and the presence of local elites capturing local governments within the smaller cities of the provinces. READ MORE
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14. The effect of arginine on root system development in Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst) somatic embryos
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Genetics and Plant PhysiologyAbstract : The demands for higher production yields and better quality materials from the forests are increasing globally. Tree breeding programs are directed to meet the future demands on forests. In order to capture the full benefits from the breeding programs, clonal propagation is necessary. READ MORE
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15. Sailor for life, Injuries for life? : a study about sailing related injuries among dinghy sailors in Sweden
University essay from Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskapAbstract : Aim The purpose of this project has been to research injuries among elite sailors in single handed dinghies in Sweden. The intention was to find the most common injuries in relation to age groups, compare male and females and look into how common preventative training is. READ MORE
