Essays about: "informal activity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the words informal activity.

  1. 1. SCAFFOLDING MATHEMATICAL CONVERSATIONS:

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Iuliana Mihaela Badica; [2023-10-10]
    Keywords : Interactive exhibit; mathematics; informal learning; science center; parent scaffolding; augmented reality;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to address the current research gap on interactive mathematics exhibits by investigating parents’ role in supporting their children’s mathematics learning using such displays. In addition to this, the study examines the design of an interactive exhibit and explores whether it can facilitate mathematics learning among parents and children. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating NPD in Unfamiliar Markets : Keys for a Successful Process Execution in Uncertainty

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

    Author : Julia Jonsson; Hildegunn Strand; [2023]
    Keywords : New Product Development; Radical Innovation; Unfamiliar Markets; Familiar Markets; Product Innovation; NPD process.; Ny produktutveckling; Radikal Innovation; Okända Marknader; Kända Marknader; Produktinnovation; NPD-process.;

    Abstract : Innovation is a crucial activity to ensure companies’ viability and is increasingly important to sustain competitive advantage. Globalization and the accelerating technological development are creating new markets previously not explored. READ MORE

  4. 3. Nodes 2.0 : Enabling informal meeting situations in a contemporary office environment

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

    Author : Malin Källström; [2023]
    Keywords : Spatial design; office design; spatial affordances; space syntax; informal meetings; coffee breaks; social encounters; contemporary offices; spatial guidline; small talk; office space; social interactions; meeting situations;

    Abstract : The contemporary office environment is facing new type of challanges both when it comes to be an attractive place for employees and an efficiant, as well as an econommic sustainable space from an employer's perspective. The rapid change of of hybrid ways of working is creating more remote contact with with the physical office. READ MORE

  5. 4. Designing Hope and Resilience : The Architecture Students ́ Role in Improving Living Conditions for Displaced Communities in Turkey

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Ellen Moiso; Benjamin Roobol; [2023]
    Keywords : Displacement; Turkey; Refugees; Activism; Proto- typing; Architecture; Participatory Action Research; Design Thinking; Informal Refugee Camps;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to depict Syrian refugees' detrimental livelihoods in the area of Izmir, Turkey and to through mapping, prototyping building and analysing two live projects - developed using a combination of Participatory Action Research and Design Thinking - provide examples on how architects and architecture students can work within the field of displacement. The projects are in two different contexts and have been carried out by students at Umeå School of Architecture, including the authors of this paper. READ MORE

  6. 5. How to Manage Subsidiaries’ Local Sales Activities During the External Crises? A Case Study of Headquarters Control and Subsidiaries Autonomy in Chinese MNC Under the Covid-19 Pandemic Context

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Zeyu Ren; Ruoxi Chen; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : MNCs; External Uncertainties and Risks; Headquarters-Subsidiary Relationships; Headquarters Control; Subsidiary Autonomy; Management; Balance;

    Abstract : The relationship between MNC headquarters and subsidiaries has always been the focus in the field of international business. For MNCs, how to manage and coordinate the relationship between headquarters and subsidiaries, especially under the dramatic changes in external environment, how the headquarters can effectively manage subsidiaries local activities is very important. READ MORE