Essays about: "importance of information technology in economy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the words importance of information technology in economy.

  1. 21. Barriers and opportunities for implementation of a return system for industrial packaging : A case study at Valmet AB

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Lucas Lundin; Simon Karlsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Reverse Logistics; Return System; Circular Economy; Barriers; Opportunities; Sustainability; Life-Cycle Assessment; Omvänd Logistik; Retursystem; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Barriärer; Möjligheter; Hållbarhet; Livscykelanalys;

    Abstract : Sustainability has become a more and more important aspect within companies worldwide. Environmental aspects within companies are often connected to higher profits and increased corporate image. One field of importance, to create a more effective supply chain within companies, regards to the logistic process. READ MORE

  3. 22. Mitigating Barriers for Knowledge Sharing in the Swedish Forest Industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Axel Dahlström; Johan Eriksson; [2017]
    Keywords : Knowledge management; knowledge sharing; knowledge sharing barriers; Information and Communication Technologies ICT ;

    Abstract : Knowledge is one of the most central driving forces in today’s economy. Thus, organizations need to recognize knowledge as a valuable resource and develop tools for tapping into the collective intelligence and create a greater organizational knowledge base. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Practice : Paving the way to a new sustainable society?

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

    Author : Laura Christiane Barthelme; [2017]
    Keywords : entrepreneurship; sustainability; sustainable;

    Abstract : Although a variety of definitions of sustainability and sustainable entrepreneurship can be found in literature, the concept of the pursuit of both social, environmental and economic goals while creating value is a widely accepted perspective on sustainability entrepreneurship. However, the implementation of this holistic approach turns out to be very complex and hard to realize for sustainable ventures. READ MORE

  5. 24. No protection, nu business : An event study on stock volatility reactions to cyberattacks between 2010 and 2015 for firms listed in the USA

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Erik Collin; Gustav Juntti; [2016]
    Keywords : stock volatility; cyberattack; abnormal return; volatility; event study; information technology; US stock market; cybersecurity; reaction; financial impact; market efficiency; finance; fintech;

    Abstract : With the surge of Internet-based corporate communication, organization, andinformation management, financial markets have undergone radical transformation. Inthe interconnected economy of today, market participants are forced to acceptcyberattacks, data breaches, system failures, or security flaws as any other (varying)cost of doing business. READ MORE

  6. 25. Virtual proximity and innovation. A study of rural companies in the plastic industry and their use of virtual proximity in innovation processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Joel Jönsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Virtual proximity; proximity; innovation; product development; ICT; broadband; knowledge economy; geographical proximity; social proximity; cognitive proximity; institutional proximity; organizational proximity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In todays knowledge economy the use of information and communcation technology (ICT) is ever increasing. The need for investment in ICT infrastructure is stressed from a range of policy makers. READ MORE