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1. 21. Implications of Logic Multiplicity During Early Phases of Competence Center Formation : A Case Study of 3D Printing in Life Sciences

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Marvin Schliemann; [2020]
   Keywords : Institutional Logics; Institutional multiplicity; Institutional complexity; Competence Center Formation; Building ties;

   Abstract : Great challenges often require the combined strength of various actors. Especially in areas that are shaped by fast technological development such as the application of additive manufacturing (AM) in life sciences, the interplay of different fields of expertise, including experts from industry, academia and government, is needed. READ MORE

3. 22. A Post-development Critique of Chinese Development Discourse

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Rasmus Björklund; [2020]
   Keywords : Governmentality; Post-development; Post-modernism; development discourse; international development; China; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This paper looks at how China’s domestic development discourse creates and governs realities of objects, and subject. Using the works of Xi Jinping, the thesis uses the methods of governmentality by Mitchel Dean to analyze the data from the four analytical tools of epistheme, visibility, technical aspect, and identity to look at how the subject is positioned within collective mentalities, status of authority, means of rule, and constructed identity. READ MORE

4. 23. Understanding CSR in the textile industry in a middle-income country : Stories from future managers in Sri Lanka

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Samantha Preiksaite; Tora Levehag; [2020]
   Keywords : Attitudes; CSR; Culture; Culture Dimensions; Ethical Dilemmas; Values; Sri Lanka; Textile Industry;

   Abstract : Production has relocated to the Eastern world, whilst consumption is dominating the Western world. Taking into consideration the cultural differences between East and West sanctions a problem, as it is identified that corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices require adaptation to the different cultural contexts. READ MORE

5. 24. Coalition formation during turbulence : A large-n study examining the effects of economic and political instability on government-coalition formation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Stina Lindgren; [2020]
   Keywords : coalition; coalition formation; turbulence; economic turbulence; political turbulence; VIX; government; government formation; coalition-formation theory;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the effects of economic and political turbulence on coalition-formation across 37 EU and OECD democracies. Utilizing the existing potential-coalitions research, it analyzes how increases in turbulence affect common variables predicted to determine which coalitions are chosen of all potential cabinets following an election. READ MORE

6. 25. Initial trust in e-health systems : How surface level user experience design can influence trust formation

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Datateknik och informatik

   Author : Malin Billqvist Ung; David Neveceral; [2020]
   Keywords : E-government; e-health; think-aloud; trust; semi-structured interview; surface level user experience design; user experience;

   Abstract : As e-health systems are becoming more common and necessary, it is an important field to explore. One important part that has not yet been explored enough is the formation of trust within e-health. An established approach to help formation of trust in other fields is that of user experience design. READ MORE