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  1. 1. Tapestry of rural lives : trust and ties within BYGDSAM association

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Zana-Sofia Merdovic; [2024]
    Keywords : weak ties; civil associations; rural development;

    Abstract : Local communities across Europe have been experiencing a decline in population and public services. To counter this trend, civil society often steps up through voluntary associations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Breaking the Status Quo? - An Analysis of Sustainability Managers' Change Efforts

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lucas Rennkamp; Alicia Schmidt; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Sustainability Managers; Institutional Entrepreneurship; Sustainability Logic; Sustainable Business Development; Institutional Theory; Institutional Logic; Qualitative Research;

    Abstract : Societal expectations towards corporations to include social, environmental and ethical considerations have grown in importance, and corporations largely depend on so-called sustainability managers to help them meet these expectations. This thesis provides one of the first studies into how sustainability managers work and asks: how do sustainability managers work to change their organisation for a more sustainable future? Through interviews with 18 senior sustainability managers and an analysis of the empirical findings through institutional entrepreneurship and institutional logics theory, this study identifies sustainability managers as individual actors who adopt strategic approaches and work practices similar to institutional entrepreneurs and shows their efforts to institutionalise sustainability by hybridising it with the perceived dominant market logic and by establishing legitimacy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Learning Through Taking Action : An empirical study into the early-stage business model development for a novel technology

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Daniel Maslov; Hugo Javenius; [2023]
    Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Development; Business Model Innovation Process; Business Model Tools and Methods; Action Research; Nascent Market Entry; Multi-Disciplinary Innovation; 3D Bioprinting; Affärsmodell; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Affärsmodellutveckling; Affärsmodellsinnovationsprocess; Affärsmodells-verktyg och metoder; Aktionsforskning; Begynnande marknadsinträde; Multidisciplinär innovation; 3D-bioprinting;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the critical factors shaping early-stage business model development. As a result, this paper provides insights and recommendations for the effective commercialization of innovations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Decoding Hormone Interactions: Investigating Health Status Using Hormone Signatures in Blood

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Stina Brunell; Elis Pettersson Gradin; Victor Englöf; Lovisa Wigertz; Embla Persson; Josephine Maglio; [2023]
    Keywords : PEA; hormone; interaction; blood; protein hormone; proteomic; disease; biomarker;

    Abstract : Hormones are integral molecules in the human body, controlling most body systems and maintaining homeostasis in the body. They function as signal molecules for communication between cells, and are often secreted by one tissue with another as target. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences in Attitudes Towards SDG12

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Jessika Melander; Diana Al-Khameesi; [2023]
    Keywords : SDG; Consumer attitude; Cultural values; Hofstede;

    Abstract : Date: 2023/05/30 Level: Master thesis in Business Administration, 15cr Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen Authors: Diana Al-Khameesi, Jessika Melander Title: Exploring cross-cultural differences in attitudes towards SDG12  Supervisor: Emre Yldiz Keywords: SDG, Consumer attitude, Cultural values, Hofstede Research question: To what extent individuals’ attitudes towards SDG12 vary across cultures?  Purpose: To what extent the importance of cultural values of individuals has influenced consumer attitude towards SDG12 and what implications this have for the SDGs being marketed as international goals.  Method: A quantitative study; collecting 230 valid responses from individuals across multiple countries. READ MORE