Essays about: "profit purpose"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 587 essays containing the words profit purpose.

1. 16. Struggle for Survival : A Case Study of the Reindeer Industry in Sweden

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Jury Flickenschild; Carlotta Schäfer; Matilda Östlund; [2023]
   Keywords : Reindeer Herding; Sami; Challenges; Indigenous Business; Industry Survival;

   Abstract : Background: Within capitalistic economies the notion persists that only the most efficient and profit-maximizing companies and industries, that withstand the market mechanisms, should sustain. However, market mechanisms currently do not sufficiently consider non-monetary value creation such as social and environmental contributions. READ MORE

3. 17. Development of an investment model for pumped storage hydropower

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära

   Author : Pontus Gustavsson; Eric Swanmark; [2023]
   Keywords : pumped storage hydropower; investment models; energy storage; grid balancing;

   Abstract : The energy market is evolving, with a prediction of heavily increased consumption and, consequently, increased production. In parallel, EU directives with targets prioritising fossil-free electricity production, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and becoming climate neutral by 2050, poses a challenge for the current state of electricity production in the Nordics. READ MORE

4. 18. Thriving Together : How Regenerative Firms Can Build Collectively a Stronger Future

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Anna-Lisa Nentwich; Luca Wallner; [2023]
   Keywords : Regenerative Firms; Inter-Organisational Collaboration; Organisational Resilience; Transparent Knowledge Sharing; System Resilience;

   Abstract : Motivation In the upcoming decades, traditional firms will transition to becoming a more regenerative version, with a socio-ecological purpose at the core of the firm. In this transition phase, regenerative firms, with a focus on impact maximisation of the socio-ecological purpose and traditional firms, with a focus rather on profit maximisation, need to coexist and be resilient somehow. READ MORE

5. 19. Unlocking the Potential of Sustainability in SMEs within the Pharmaceutical Industry: The Role of Managers in Fostering Sustainability for Organizational Long-term Success

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Valerie Garcia Martinez; Edwin Ahlnäs; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainability management; sustainability commodification; sustainable innovation; stakeholder engagement; stakeholder communication; strategic integration; core operations; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Sustainable development requires companies to do their part. Managers are central to the partaking of sustainability in their organizations, having responsibility towards internal and external stakeholders to ensure the organization's long-term survival while being mindful of other things than maximizing profit. READ MORE

6. 20. The Future Of SustainabilityReporting In Emerging Economies: : A case study of the clothing industry in Bangladesh

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : Johan Wahlgren; Aslam Md Hossain; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; sustainability reporting; emerging economies; Bangladesh.; Hållbarhet; hållbarhetsrapportering; tillväxtekonomier; Bangladesh.;

   Abstract : This study aims to explore the future of sustainability reporting in emerging economies. The purpose is to better understand factors influencing sustainability reporting and its practice. Stakeholders' interest in sustainability has seen a rise in recent years. READ MORE