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1. 1. Using an Online Learning Tool to Increase Digital Literacy in Rural Areas of Mozambique : A Minor Field Study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Annika Fredin; Milton Ndiaye; [2023]
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   Abstract : This thesis examines the possibility of increasing digital literacy in the rural communities of Mozambique through the implementation of a digital learning tool. The study was conducted in collaboration with the non-profit organization Project Vita with the aim of creating higher living standards for the people of Mozambique. READ MORE

3. 2. Leadership in Geographically Dispersed teams : The Impact of Virtuality on Leader’s Role

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

   Author : Riia Hyppönen; [2017]
   Keywords : Virtual Leadership; Geographic Dispersion; Virtual Teams; Computer-Mediated Communication;

   Abstract : Globalization and fast developing technology are allowing organizations to spread their operations across the world. While this is often cost effective and increases companies’ competitiveness, a new challenge for leadership has arisen as people and teams are becoming geographically dispersed. READ MORE

4. 3. Social Networks and the flow of people : The effects of computer-mediated communication on mobility of young people from a rural area in Spain

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

   Author : Daniel Gomez Corrochano; [2012]
   Keywords : Social Networks; Connectivity; Mediatization; Network society; Transportation Networks; Digital Divide; Transportation Divide; Internet Access; Young People.;

   Abstract : This research examines how social networking fosters the mobility of young people in a rural Spain. Generally, rural areas have been overlooked in the discourse on Globalization and Network Society, which is the foundation of the concept of “linked city”. READ MORE

5. 4. Development of a tool for consistent assessment of resource efficiency in small and medium-sized enterprises

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Michael Lieder; [2011]
   Keywords : Resource efficiency; performance measures; small and medium-sized enterprises;

   Abstract : Resource efficiency has become an important topic due to dramatic increase of world-population and globalization. A company that is not able to efficiently utilize its resources is less sustainable. It produces at higher cost as well as with higher environmental impact. READ MORE

6. 5. Leaderships impact on innovation : A case study on a small business in software industry

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Alexander Saers; Maria Sedell; [2011]
   Keywords : Transformational leadership; open innovation; case study; organization; SME; software industry;

   Abstract : The ongoing globalization and the ever changing economic climate put pressure on companies’ innovative capability. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate what role leadership has for enhancing innovation in a small software company in the open innovation dimension. READ MORE