Essays about: "managing budget"

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  1. 1. Managing Open Access Costs : Exploring the Impact on University Library Collection Devel-opment and Service Offerings

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Michelle Andersson McEwem; [2023]
    Keywords : Open access; open access publishing; academic libraries; library budget; collection development theory; open science;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the impact of open access costs on university library collection develop-ment and service offerings, specifically focusing on the major changes resulting from the Open Science movement as identified by library officers. It aims to provide insights into the challenges faced by university libraries in managing open access costs and the strategies employed to overcome them. READ MORE

  2. 2. The grass is always tastier on the fruitful side : exploring the potentials, opportunities and challenges of urban food production: a case study of Uppsala

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

    Author : Sanaz Kalantari; Rana Toprak; [2023]
    Keywords : Urbanization; grass lawns; urban agriculture; food production; Uppsala; Ultuna Permakultur; municipal sector; planning; establishing; management; ecosystems; human-nature connectedness; extinction of experience; top-down; bottom-up; landscape architecture;

    Abstract : Urbanization has globally led to economic and infrastructural growth but has also resulted in environmental degradation, decreased access to fertile agricultural land, increased food demand, and fragmentation of essential ecosystems. These challenges are prevalent in Swedish cities, including Uppsala, where green spaces are predominantly covered by lawns. READ MORE

  3. 3. Developing a Knowledge Management System for Consulting Firms : A Framework for Knowledge Sharing in Project-Driven Product Development

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

    Author : Joel Bergqvist; Carl Lindell; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Organizations are becoming more knowledge-intensive in today’s competitive environment. This is important to consider for consultancy firms that are building their business on knowledge as their key resource. Because of the increasingly educated and creative workforce, this shift introduces new challenges in managing knowledge. READ MORE

  4. 4. Tracking of value and realization of digital transformation: A maturity assessment model

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

    Author : Otavio Horn Oliveira; Leonie Rübenacker; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital transformation; Tracking; Prioritization; Maturity assessment; Digital transformation; Uppföljning; Prioritering; Mognadsbedömning;

    Abstract : Since today’s fast-paced landscapes evolves into digital environments, businesses are faced by the need of performing digital transformation, as it will support them in staying competitive. However, when executing digital transformation, it becomes important to prioritize the right initiatives to ensure efficient budget allocation, as well as to track progress and value realization to assess real impact and to secure efficient realization. READ MORE

  5. 5. Managing Novel Risks in Construction Projects : A Zimbabwean Construction Industry Case Study of Risk Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Linda Mupedza; [2022]
    Keywords : Covid-19; Coronavirus Pandemic; Construction Project Risks; Construction Project Risk Management; Novel Risks; Covid-19; Coronavirus Pandemi; Byggprojektriker; Riskhantering i byggprojekt; Unika Risker;

    Abstract : Risk management is quite a broad and essential part of project management in construction projects. Often, risk management focuses on perceived risks that can easily be predicted and managed. However, little attention is given to novel risks or risks that are not possible to predict and are unforeseen. READ MORE