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1. MEANINGFUL OR MEANINGLESS? THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMAL RELATIONSHIPS - A case study of the perceived importance of relationship enablers between the United Nations and the European Union
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The special meaning of the UN-EU relations characterized not only by symbolic significance but also in terms of legitimization and especially growing financial importance, complemented by the findings of previous literature on business organizations underscoring the value of informal relationships, led me devote this thesis to the perceived importance of social capital in the UN-EU relations. In line with existing theories of social capital which argue that the interpersonal side of relationships can lead to advantages, pointing at the same time to some favorable conditions such as trust, obligations and expectations, and relational embeddedness that need to be fulfilled for a relationship to become meaningful, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of the individuals involved in the informal relationships between the UN and the EU on the relevance of these relational social capital conditions. READ MORE
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2. Using a GIS to enable an economic, land use and energy output comparison between small wind powered turbines and large-scale wind farms: the case of Oslo, Norway.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Responding to an identified knowledge gap, the study aims to determine if smaller wind turbines located on top of existing urban buildings are more resource efficient (land utilization and economically) than large scale wind farms. To answer this question, using a GIS, the resource efficiency of the Roan wind farm in Northern Norway was compared to a theoretical modeled installation of small-scale wind turbines on top of buildings within a 2km radius study zone in central Oslo. READ MORE
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3. Analyzing Key Flows and Processes of Waste Management for Environmental Improvement in Chennai, India : A Minor Field Study with a Life Cycle and Socio-Technical Systems Perspective
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Waste management (WM) is a prominent issue in the world’s most populated country, India. Lack of WM can have a negative impact on the environment through leachate contamination of water bodies and emissions of greenhouse gases. READ MORE
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4. Investigation and evaluation of multimedia serial link solutions for off highway vehicles
University essay from Uppsala universitet/ElektricitetsläraAbstract : A company specialized in designing and manufacturing computers and displays for off highway vehicles has historically combined the computer unit and display unit in the same housing. This is done since the display data is sent using parallel signaling, leading to heavy and expensive solutions when separating the units. READ MORE
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5. Do founder CEOs impact IPO performance: an empirical study on founder CEOs' effect on IPO performance in Sweden
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This paper studies founder CEOs' impact on IPO performance, employing upper echelons, principal-agent, organisational life cycle, and signalling theories to address the potential differences between founder CEO-led firms and non-founder CEO-led firms. IPO performance is measured using initial return and 3-month return. READ MORE
