Essays about: "profit-maximization"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 47 essays containing the word profit-maximization.

1. 26. An environmentally friendly company is just like any ordinary company; it thrives for success

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Eric Jacobson; [2016]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Green start-ups; Behavioral Finance; Value Creation; Business Models; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Purpose: To explore whether the view on Business Models and Value Creation, can explain the lack of Venture Capital investments in green start-ups, by examining how green start-up Entrepreneurs, and Venture Capitalist investors, view these two factors. Theoretical framework: The aim of this thesis is to address some of the key knowledge gaps in research available today, regarding why there is a lack of investments within the green start-up sector. READ MORE

3. 27. Foundation vs. Non-Foundation - A study of ownership structure and financial performance in the pharmaceutical industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maggie Bogert; Jessica Malmström; [2015-07-07]
   Keywords : Foundation owned companies; Non-foundation owned companies; Research and Development; Profit Maximization; Ownership; Financial performances; Pharmaceutical;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the ownership structure in the pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on foundations and their impact on financial performance. Our study will examine whether non-foundation owned companies perform better than the foundation owned. We will also further discuss the advantages and disadvantages of foundation ownership. READ MORE

4. 28. Profitability and competitiveness of grain handling at farm level

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Axel Lundberg; Ludvig Magnusson; [2015]
   Keywords : farm-based grain handling facilities; mathematical optimization; gross margin; linear programming; grain trader;

   Abstract : The Swedish agricultural sector is currently experiencing substantial structural changes, where the number of agricultural enterprises continuously decreases and the average farm size increases. In order to maintain competitiveness, it is important to be aware and adapt to changes concerning the surroundings of the company (Johnson et al., 2011). READ MORE

5. 29. Död ved i vattendrag och kantzon, blå målklassning och NPK+ : en studie av förhållandena på Villingsbergs skjutfält

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Julia Ingelmark; [2015]
   Keywords : död ved; skogliga vattendrag; kantzon; skjutfält; vattenplanering; Blå målklassning; NPK ; woody debris; forest streams; riparian zone; Military firing range; water planning; blue targets; BIS ;

   Abstract : Idag pågår projekt med ambitioner att förbättra vattenhänsynen i skogsbruket för att uppfylla de svenska miljömålen och vattendirektivet 2000/60/EG. Sveriges skogsbrukshistoria har inneburit en allt mindre tillförsel av död ved till vattendrag. READ MORE

6. 30. How Parcel (Package) Delivery Firms can Minimize the High Returns (send – agains) in the supply Chain Industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Francis M Mensah; [2014-12-16]
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   Abstract : Much of the research in the field of supply chain management specifically the parcel delivery industry has been focused on the development of the LAST MILE of a parcel delivery process. Little or no effort has been invested to research about the cause(s) of the huge returns of packages (send – agains) daily by parcel delivery drivers in the supply chain management industry. READ MORE