Essays about: "independent variable"

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1. 11. Mapping of Dependent Structural Responses on a Prestressed Concrete Bridge using Machine Learning Regression Analysis and Historical Data : A Comparison of Different Non-linear Regression Approaches

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Vedad Coric; [2023]
   Keywords : Prestressed Concrete Bridges; Structural health Monitoring; Machine Learning; Regression analysis; Infrastructure management;

   Abstract : Prestressed concrete bridges are susceptible to deterioration over time which might significantly affect their capacity and overall performance. In previous decades, infrastructure owners have found that continuous monitoring of these assets is a valuable tool for their management as it facilitates the decision-making process regarding the intervention strategies required. READ MORE

3. 12. An empirical study on violence against women and unemployment in Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Sofia Eklund; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study examines what effect female and male unemployment rate has on the number of reported physical abuse cases against women in Sweden during the time period 2008 to 2021 by estimating a fixed effect regression on three different models, all with the female and male unemployment rate as the independent variable of interest. Three different theories that propose that the female and male unemployment rates have opposite effects are discussed. READ MORE

4. 13. What Difference Does It Make? : Comparative Panel Data Analysis of the Relationship Between CSR Initiatives and Board Composition in Sweden and the United States

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE); Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Björling; Viktor Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : CSR; ESG; Corporate Governance; Gender Diversity; Board Independence; CEO Duality; Inclusion; Board Compositions; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Theory; Critical Mass Theory; Hofstede’s National Cultural Theory.;

   Abstract : More companies have responded to the call for action, increasing their attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Corporate governance structures have proven to have an effect on how well companies are able to facilitate a sustainable trajectory, all influenced by values and norms. READ MORE

5. 14. How remote work affect employee productivity

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jakob Gegerfelt; Moa Sandström; [2023]
   Keywords : Remote work; Productivity; Sweden; Employee perspective; Manager perspective; Desire to work remotely; Age; Family situation; Gender; Collaboration; Education; Support from management.;

   Abstract : Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the world of remote work exploded. This study investigates how remote work affect employee productivity. The data is collected through a web-based questionnaire where Swedish employees and managers respond to questions related to remote work productivity. READ MORE

6. 15. The mediating role of employee resilience and moderating role of self-efficacy on the relationship between SHRM and organizational resilience in the banking industry in sri lanka

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Oshadi Premadasa; Senel Perera; [2023]
   Keywords : Strategic Human Resource Management; Organizational resilience; Employee resilience; self-efficacy;

   Abstract : Organizational resilience is one of the key capabilities of an organization to survive in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) market environment and also to maintain their competitive advantage by adopting external environmental factors. Investigating the role of strategic human resource management methods in creating resilient organizational behavior was the purpose of this study. READ MORE