Essays about: "impact of industries on the society"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 71 essays containing the words impact of industries on the society.

1. 36. Artificial Intelligence and its Breakthrough in the Nordics : A Study of the Relationship Between AI Usage and Financial Performance in the Nordic Market

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Frida Ottosson; Martin Westling; [2020]
   Keywords : AI; artificial intelligence; financial performance; ROA; nasdaq; nordic;

   Abstract : As the fourth digital revolution is initiated and digitalization is becoming increasingly evident in today’s society, the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing a boom and is continuously transforming a vast variety of industries. Previous studies have found several links between AI usage and economic benefits, such as increased efficiency and lower costs. READ MORE

3. 37. Artificial Motivation? The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Motivation in the Financial Industry

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Edvin Ek; Philip Lennhammer; [2019]
   Keywords : AI; machine learning; motivation; finance; organization;

   Abstract : Technology is a driver in society and recently artificial intelligence (AI) has become a discussion for debate. The spreading of popular fiction has in some instances misguided the views of the general public, giving rise to different beliefs in the impact it may have. READ MORE

4. 38. The Platinum Boom in Rustenburg and the Bust of the Community : A case study of the Natural Resource Curse in South Africa

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Hedvig Lagercrantz; Shima Khabbaz; [2019]
   Keywords : Boomtown; platinum; mining; social disruption; place attachment; social impacts; Rustenburg; South Africa;

   Abstract : The dependence on natural resources is not a new phenomenon and it has posed issues in undiversified economies. The social impact that the booming of the mining industry has on the local level is still an area in need of investigation. READ MORE

5. 39. “It’s like we’ve always been walking behind men” : A qualitative study on how machismo and the Me Too- and feminist movements in Chile affect female broadcast journalists and their professional roles

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Journalistik

   Author : Gabriella Moussa Espinola; [2019]
   Keywords : Journalism; Chile; Me Too; Discrimination; Feminism; Hierarchy of Influences; Role Perception; Machismo;

   Abstract : Chile is one of the many countries in Latin America affected by machismo (Torres et al 2002, p. 163-164). In the year of 2017 the Me Too-movement sparked a fire in Chilean media and the feminist movement grew bigger and stronger. These movements affected many institutions, organizations and industries. READ MORE

6. 40. A Comparison of TraceabilityApproaches and Certifications inthe Clothing Industry : A Case Study at ASKET AB

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Lisa Steffenhagen; [2019]
   Keywords : supply chain traceability; transparency; certifications; clothing industry; SME; Spårbarhet i leveranskedja; transparens; certifieringar; klädindustri; SME;

   Abstract : The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries worldwide with vast impacts on all three pillars of sustainability – ecology, society and economy. Recently there has been increased interest in improving sustainable practices in the clothing industry. READ MORE