Essays about: "preconception"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word preconception.

  1. 1. Are women really more risk averse? A study on gender differences in corporate financial policy decisions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Anton Dahl; Lina Dahlin; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender differences; CEO gender; Risk-taking; Leverage; Cash ratio;

    Abstract : Despite the recent progression of gender diversity in managerial positions, men still outnumber women at the top. The stereotype of women as being less prone to risk is sometimes referred to as an explanation of why women do not break the glass ceiling. Our study contributes to the existing literature on gender differences in risk propensity. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Instant Need to Shop

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Siri Lindgren; Louise Borg; [2022]
    Keywords : Instant shopping; Instagram; technology adaptation; retailer-consumer encounter; digital shopping channels; social media; retail industry; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: The Instant need to shop - A qualitative study mapping out retailers perception of instant shopping Course: SMMM40, Service Management: Master’s (Two Years) Thesis (Spring 2022) Authors: Louise Borg & Siri Lindgren Supervisor: Devrim Umut Aslan Date of submission: 2022-05-17 Key words: Instant shopping, Instagram, technology adaptation, retailer-consumer encounter, digital shopping channels, social media, retail industry Aim and research questions: The aim of the study is to examine and get an in-depth understanding of retailers' perception and usage of shopping on social media in relation to consumers and technology adaptation. The research questions for the study is: How do retailers adapt to and use instant shopping? How do retailers perceive the encounter with consumers through instant shopping? Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework that has been applied in the study are technology adaptation, technology acceptance model (TAM) and retailer-consumer interface. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social acceptance of solar technology : A field study among coffee co-operatives’members in rural Kenya

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emma Levison; Sabina Oehme; [2017]
    Keywords : Social Acceptance; Diffusion of Innovation; Base of the Pyramid; Technology Acceptance Model; Solar Technology; Renewable Energy; Coffee Co-operatives;

    Abstract : The  purpose  with  this  study  is  to  investigate  the  various  aspects  that  affect  the  social acceptance  of  solar  technology  among  coffee  co-operatives  members  in  rural  Kenya.  The coffee production is a business highly affected by climate change with a small profitability margin for the producers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Turning Smart Water Meter Data Into Useful Information : A case study on rental apartments in Södertälje

    University essay from KTH/Vattendragsteknik

    Author : Anna Söderberg; Philip Dahlström; [2017]
    Keywords : End User Water Consumption; Smart Water Meter Data; Exploratory Data Analysis; Water Management; Building Operational Management;

    Abstract : Managing water in urban areas is an ever increasingly complex challenge. Technology enables sustainable urban water management and with integrated smart metering solutions, massive amounts of water consumption data from the end users can be collected. However, the possibility of generating data from the end user holds no value in itself. READ MORE

  6. 5. Turning Smart Water Meter Data Into Useful Information. A case study on rental apartments in Södertälje

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Philip Dahlström; Anna Söderberg; [2017]
    Keywords : End User Water Consumption; Smart Water Meter Data; Exploratory Data Analysis; Water Management; Building Operational Management; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Managing water in urban areas is an ever increasingly complex challenge. Technology enables sustainable urban water management and with integrated smart metering solu- tions, massive amounts of water consumption data from the end users can be collected. However, the possibility of generating data from the end user holds no value in itself. READ MORE