Essays about: "industry momentum"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 68 essays containing the words industry momentum.

  1. 11. Women-Oriented Communities as Grassroots Innovators Striving for Gender Equality in the Tech Industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Caroline Martinsson; Filip Winter; [2022]
    Keywords : Grassroots innovation; sustainability transitions; gender equality; STEM; sustainable development; women-oriented communities; Gräsrotsinnovation; hållbarhetsövergång; jämställdhet; hållbar utveckling; kvinnoorienterade forum;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore and explain the role of women- oriented communities as grassroots innovators operating in niches and supporting gender equality in the STEM industry. Special attention is given to the noticeable dual function of the communities, as on one hand exclusive and protected spaces operating within market niches and, on the other hand, as arenas for gaining momentum to accommodate social change. READ MORE

  3. 12. Social Responsibility in a Wicked World: an exploratory discussion on how the video game industry can exponentially impact society for the better

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Danielle Olivio Catarucci; Anatole Questel; [2022]
    Keywords : corporate social responsibility; video game industry; sustainability; value-creation; wicked world; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper explores the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the video game industry, taking video game studios as the main subjects. The aim was to understand the perceived importance of implementing CSR initiatives within businesses and to ascertain the current state of the industry in regard to the subject. READ MORE

  4. 13. Experimental Investigation of the Aerodynamics of a Sailing Cargo Vessel with Four Rigid Wingsails under Unsteady Sailing Conditions

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Antonia Hillenbrand; [2022]
    Keywords : Experimental Aerodynamics; Pressure measurements; Sailing; Scale model testing; Trimming; Sea trial; Experimentell aerodynamik; Tryckmätning; Segling; Testning av skalamodeller; Trimning; Sjöprovning;

    Abstract : Wind propulsion is a traditional way to propel ships over the oceans. In the recent development towards more sustainable shipping, sailing is considered in the industry again with high momentum. For a modern merchant ship, the aerodynamic forces generated on the particular rigging are unusual. READ MORE

  5. 14. From Project to Strategic Partnering : The Critical Step

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Chatzis Charilaos; Mohammad Majid; [2022]
    Keywords : Partnering; strategic partnering; supply chain integration; collaboration; construction industry; Partnerskap; strategisk partnerskap; integrering av leverantörskedja; samarbete; byggindustri;

    Abstract : Partnering as a collaborative procurement procedure has gained a lot of attention during the recent years in construction, and has been associated with many positive outcomes in the industry. However, previous research indicates that it has generally failed to reach its full potential in the form of strategic partnering and has stopped at the project level. READ MORE

  6. 15. Fundamental Indexation Smart Beta Strategy on the Swedish Market- Enhancing risk-adjusted performance with Fundamental Indexation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Tommy Saliba; Philip Thulin; [2021-06-30]
    Keywords : Smart Beta; Fundamental Indexation; CAPM; EMH; Value; Quality; Momentum; Low Volatility; Factor Investing;

    Abstract : Smart Beta strategies’ ability to combine the benefits of active- and passive investing has caught the attention of the Asset Management industry – propelling a surge in new Smart Beta products. These strategies offer a novel approach to factor investing by not weighting assets according to the typical cap-weighting scheme, instead applying weighting methods such as fundamental indexation, yielding a new dimension to factor-oriented strategies. READ MORE