Essays about: "why do we need to study management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 essays containing the words why do we need to study management.

1. 21. The vertical farm : varför har idén uppkommit och hur är den tänkt att fungera?

   University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

   Author : Erik Fälth; [2011]
   Keywords : vertikal odling; jordbruk; matproduktion; urban odling; hydroponisk; vertical farm; farming; Despommier; klimatförändring; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : By immersion in the situation of the food production today and a historical study of how past development has led us to this point, one goal of this essay is to discuss whether the current way of farming can be applied in a sustainable future. Another objective of the essay is to study the vision Vertical farming as an alternative approach, and to focus on different aspects of this phenomenon in order to provide as comprehensive a picture as possible. READ MORE

3. 22. Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) : collaborating for a sustainable business in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Julia Patrizia Rotter; Nurgül Özbek; [2010]
   Keywords : Collaboration; retailer; Partnership; private; public; PPP; Sustainable Business Development; SBD; Corporate Responsibility; CR; Sweden;

   Abstract : In theory, the logic behind partnerships is simple: All organisations have strengths, but no organisation has all the strength required to do everything. Triggered by global perspectives and challenged by sustainability objectives, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 pointed out needs for corporate responsibility. READ MORE

4. 23. Managing Organizational Conflict from the Cultural Perspective : A Comparison of Nigeria and Sweden

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Zeowa Richard Ndubuisi; Onukwube Emeka; Modestus Ogunjiofor; [2010]
   Keywords : organisational conflict; culture; Nigeria; Sweden.;

   Abstract : Ways of managing organizational conflict are as varied as its causes, origins and contexts. The purpose of conflict management, whether undertaken by the parties in conflict or whether involving the intervention of an outside party, is to affect the entire structure of a conflict situation so as to contain the destructive components in the conflict process (e. READ MORE

5. 24. “Logistic Outsourcing Process in SMEs” - Case Studies of Four Taiwanese SMEs

   University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

   Author : Mansoor Ali Shah; Hoyu Chao; [2010]
   Keywords : logistics outsourcing; logistics outsourcing process; logistics outsourcing process in SMEs;

   Abstract : Background: According to experts logistics outsourcing is a process and companies should develop their understanding about it as a process. Literature suggests a systematic and strategic approach for this process and also presents different models and aspects to improve logistics outsourcing as a process. READ MORE

6. 25. Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in management master programs : A qualitative study on the EQUIS-accredited business schools in four Nordic countries

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

   Author : Linnéa Larsson; Catherine Massart; [2009]
   Keywords : Business ethics; CSR; Sustainable consumption; Sustainable development; business education; Företagsetik; hållbar utveckling; hållbar konsumtion;

   Abstract : With today’s public debates concerning the environmental and social issues there is a need to educate the future business leaders how to run a business in a way that can contribute to sustainability and the protection of the world’s natural resources. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate to what extent management master programs at the EQUIS-accredited business schools in the Nordic countries include courses which address the concepts of Business Ethics, CSR and Sustainability. READ MORE