Essays about: "sector theory"

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  1. 21. How is triple bottom line thinking included in small-firm decision making? – A study of potato farmers in Östergötland, Sweden : hur påverkas potatisproduktionen av kvalitetskrav?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madeleine Gillheimer; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste; production losses; primary production; triple bottom line; decision theory; garbage can model;

    Abstract : Earlier research has shown a lack of studies on waste in agriculture production. Therefore, there is a need for improved screening for the cause of wastage in primary production. In addition, more research is required on how quality requirements and norms affect wastage and how waste can be prevented. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Role of EU Legislation and Corporate Social Responsibility in Dealing with Greenwashing in the Spanish banking sector : A comparative case study between a commercial bank, Santander Bank, and a cooperative bank, Caja Laboral Popular Bank

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Nikolaos Polyzoidis; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The present thesis is a comparative case study between two banks in Spain, a commercial bank, Santander, and a cooperative one, Caja Laboral Popular. The purpose is to be investigated whether the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by those banks, as well as the EU legislation, is in compliance with CSR theory or whether it is a "greenwashing. READ MORE

  4. 23. "Taking by Giving" - The Contradiction of Volunteer Tourism: A critical analysis of the possible impacts of volunteer tourism in the Global South

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Hanna Rydén; [2023]
    Keywords : Volunteer tourism; voluntourism; post-colonialism; discourse; white savior complex; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : During recent decades there has been a rapid growth of volunteer tourism whose nature and impact are increasingly questioned in both literature and media. This study aims to critically compare the intended positive impacts with the potential negative consequences of volunteer tourism. READ MORE

  5. 24. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  6. 25. Compliance with corporate ICT security practices in work from home environment : Attitude changes in the move from office to home

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Rosen Todorov; [2023]
    Keywords : Security; Compliance; Work form home;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns that multiple countries put in place have forced companies to nearly instantly switch to an entirely remote work environment, irrelevant if they were prepared to or not. Such abrupt change in the work environment and the digital nature of modern work is bound to raise issues with employees, specifically in terms of security and compliance. READ MORE