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1. 1. Exploring the STEM Gender Ratio

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Linda Schalling; [2022]
   Keywords : gender inequality; STEM; education; tertiary education; gender equality paradox; empowerment; women business and the law; Europe; MENA; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Abstract: The gender-equality paradox is the phenomenon of finding more developed, egalitarian countries generally experience higher gender equality while, for example, having a relatively low share of female graduates from STEM fields in tertiary education. The presence of the paradox in several developed egalitarian countries indicates that the female share of STEM graduates must be influenced by other than gender inequality. READ MORE

3. 2. Measuring hand-arm vibrationsSpecifying

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Marcus Inácio; [2020]
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   Abstract : Abstract Working conditions with habitual exposure to vibration is the cause of many working related injuries, and a good example of the negative effects which environmental factors can have on workers’ health, as well as social and business economic consequences. Although there exist regulations which limit exposure levels, this is not something which is monitored in the workplace environment. READ MORE

4. 3. Liquidity is not a matter of life and death, it’s more important than that. : How does working capital management affect the profitability of Swedish SMEs? 

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Hörnell Eric; Cikotic Adis; [2020]
   Keywords : Profitability; Cash Conversion Cycle; Buyers Power; Institutional Theory; Reverse Factoring; Working Capital Management;

   Abstract : Abstract Master Thesis in Business Finance, School of Economics, Linnaeus University Authors: Adis Cikotic and Eric Hörnell Supervisor: Magnus Willesson Examiner: Andreas Jansson   Title: "Liquidity is not a matter of life and death, it is more important than that"   Background: One of the biggest concerns for Swedish small and medium businesses is their lack of capital, which might lead to lower profitability. A significant reason behind this is said to be the buyer's long payment terms contrary to the supplier's payment terms for their own expenses, which increases the risk of an imbalance between the inflows and outflows of money. READ MORE

5. 4. Process Modularization : A new approach for designing processes

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

   Author : Måns Ridzén; [2017]
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   Abstract : Modular product design has proven helpful in dealing withvariance, while maintaining efficiency and quality. It allowscompanies to combine strategies that are otherwise difficult tocombine, by decoupling product systems to allow paralleldevelopment and manufacturing. READ MORE

6. 5. Ecocertifications and quality labels : For whom and why, in the case of Laponia.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

   Author : Anna Engberg; [2017]
   Keywords : Laponia; World Heritage; tourism; ecocertifications; quality markings; eco tourism;

   Abstract : Abstract There are a lot of ecocertifications in Sweden for a variety of different categories; for example the Swan, which is a label for both hotels and products; KRAV, a label for farms and what farms pro- duce; Nature’s Best, a label for tourist adventures; the Sápmi Experience, a newly developed label for Sámi tourism, and The Green Key, a certification offered by Håll Sverige Rent for hostels, ho- tels, mountain cabins and camping grounds. Nature’s Best and the Green Key I have chosen as the focus for this paper, because they are the most relevant for my research. READ MORE