Essays about: "knowledge barriers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 802 essays containing the words knowledge barriers.

  1. 1. Beyond borders and barriers: A qualitative study of foreign direct investment and its effect on knowledge transfer in Rwanda

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Linnea Helgegren; Astrid Viktorsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; Absorptive capacity; Social integration mechanisms; Foreign direct investment; Developing country;

    Abstract : Foreign direct investment has been considered to provide an avenue for knowledge transfer between investors and entrepreneurs. However, few studies have investigated what capacities influence the quality of cross-border knowledge transfer. READ MORE

  3. 2. When Flying is Inevitable : How international companies and business travelers can contribute to the transformation towards a future of sustainable aviation

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Frida Sjöström; [2024]
    Keywords : Carbon Neutral; Business aviation; Sustainable Aviation; Sustainable Strategy; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Hydrogen; Electric; Switzerland; Technology-Push; DemandPull.; Koldioxidneutralt; affärsflyg; hållbart flyg; hållbar strategi; hållbart flygbränsle; vätgas; elflyg; Schweiz; Technology-Push; Demand-Pull;

    Abstract : This thesis emerged from a question that had been repeating itself in my head for a long period of time: If myself and the rest of the world face the fact that we are likely to keep flying for years to come for reasons somehow considered valid, how can we at the same time still contribute efficiently to achieving a more sustainable future of aviation? Based on this dilemma and focusing on the factor of impact, an actor with the power of creating a larger impact than a single individual was firstly identified. This actor also provides the perspective used in this thesis. READ MORE

  4. 3. Elite Athletes’ Travel Behaviour to/from Sport Events : A Case Study of Biathlon

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Marie Lerho; [2024]
    Keywords : transportation; sport tourism; elite athletes; environmental sustainability; travel behaviour; public transportation; environmental concern; value-action gap; high-cost situation;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses how elite athletes travel to/from sport events and which barriers prevent them from engaging in a more sustainable travel behaviour. For this purpose, unstructured interviews with elite athletes were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding about travel experiences and decision-making from elite athletes’ perspective. READ MORE

  5. 4. Risk analysis of implementing Machine Learning in construction projects

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Aki Roy; [2024]
    Keywords : Construction; Machine Learning; Unstructured Data; Image Processing; Text Processing; Project Analysis; Data Management; Risk Identification;

    Abstract : Machine Learning has significantly influenced development across domains by leveraging incoming and existing data. However, despite its advancements, criticism persists regarding its failure to adequately address real-world problems, with the construction domain being an example. READ MORE

  6. 5. Parent perspectives on the barriers and enablers to effective pain assessment in children with disabilities : A literature study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Elinor Bradshaw; [2024]
    Keywords : Children with disabilities; family; nursing; pain; pain analysis; Barn med funktionsvariation; familj; omvårdnad; smärta; smärtanalys;

    Abstract : Introduction: Children with disabilities (CwD) experience pain more often than healthy children. Assessing their pain is complicated by their limited communication skills, multiple complex pain problems and the presence of maladaptive behaviors, leading to underestimation and undertreatment of pain. READ MORE