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  1. 1. From Disruption to Efficiency: The role of SRM and JIT strategies in Automotive Supply Chains Authors: Jennie

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jennie Lewin; Daban Taha; [2024-03-06]
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    Abstract : Purpose - The incessantly progressing automotive industry faces various challenges due to its complex supply chains. This study aims therefore to 1) explore the roots of material supply disruptions in the automotive industry and the challenges of managing these and 2) assess the role of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in mitigating these disruptions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Securitized or Not Securitized? : A Case Study of Sweden's COVID-19 Strategy During the First Year of the Pandemic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Max Anklev; [2024]
    Keywords : Securitization Theory; De securitization; Non-securitization; COVID-19; Sweden;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes Sweden's unique and puzzling approach to the COVID-19 pandemic by using the securitization framework, exploring if Sweden's strategy during the pandemic's first year reflects securitization, (de)securitization, or non-securitization. It employs content analysis to evaluate Sweden's response, analyzing primary sources and academic literature, and uses a discourse table based on existing theoretical studies by Barry Buzan, Ole Waever, and Jaap de Wilde (1998) and Lene Hansen (2012) to assess indicators of securitization, (de)securitization or non-securitization. READ MORE

  4. 3. Beyond the Bonus Check: A qualitative study unraveling the complexities of employee motivation in a PFP environment

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

    Author : Olivia Thomsson; Tindra Sturk; [2024]
    Keywords : Performance management; Pay-for-Performance; Bonus systems; Motivation; Expectancy Theory;

    Abstract : This thesis is a qualitative single-case study of employee motivation in a PFP environment within a Swedish business unit of one of the world's largest project development- and construction companies. The aim is to investigate how employees perceive and experience the impact of a PFP bonus system on their motivation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Searching for answers in a hybrid setting

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

    Author : Natran Tzagai; Claus Royo; [2024]
    Keywords : SIF; Hybrid organization; SPMS; PMS; Strategy;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates Performance Measurement Systems (PMS) in hybrid organizations, focusing on their alignment with strategic objectives. It underscores the complexity of PMS design and implementation in these multifaceted entities, reflecting on the greater efficacy achieved when diverse components are synergistically combined. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Danila Valeriano; [2024]
    Keywords : crop modelling; APSIM; Malawi; maize; soybean; Gliricidia; agroforestry; legume intercropping; climate predictions; climate adaptation; SDSM;

    Abstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE