Essays about: "why studying Economics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words why studying Economics.

1. 1. Is SSE's education really "FREE"?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Linn Jansson; Nina Erlandsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Functional Stupidity; Higher Education; Critical Thinking; Reflective Thinking; Stockholm School of Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate to what extent higher education suffers from Functional Stupidity and thereby inhibits students from developing critical and reflective thinking. Specifically, the thesis studies the Stockholm School of Economics with the aim of answering the research question: "To what extent is Stockholm School of Economic's education influenced by Functional Stupidity, and why?" A qualitative research method collected empirics through interviews with educators and students, and seminar observations. READ MORE

3. 2. Assuring sustainability information : a study on the role of the independent third-party auditor in sustainability reporting assurance

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Simon Jonsson; [2020]
   Keywords : assurance; sustainability assurance; sustainability reporting; environmental reporting; NFRD; GRI; triple bottom line;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to provide a better understanding on the phenomenon of assurance of sustainability reports (SR) in Sweden by studying the role of the auditor through the lens of institutional theory. The subject is specifically relevant to sustainability managers, auditors and accountants as well as policy makers. READ MORE

4. 3. Bankmarknadens praktiska hållbarhetsarbete : en fallstudie på tre banker inom den svenska banksektorn

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Stina Sköld; Edward Svensson; [2019]
   Keywords : hållbar utveckling; bank; transparens; intressenter; hållbara investeringar; risker; miljö; Corporate branding; legitimitet; regelverk;

   Abstract : Klimatförändringarna påverkar oss alla och genom att citera Ban Ki-Moon: “Vi är den första generationen som kan utrota fattigdomen och den sista som kan bekämpa klimatförändringar” (Lunds Universitet, 2018) kan vi sammanfatta det som att drastiska förändringar behöver ske för vårt sätt att leva. I annat fall kommer miljön skadas ännu mer vilket kommer få konsekvenser. READ MORE

5. 4. Servitization in Manufacturing Firms: Exploring Possible Relations Between the Product-Service Systems Offered by Highly Servitized Manufacturing Firms and the Market Environments in which they Operate

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Max Parkosidis; Edvin Magneteg; [2019]
   Keywords : Servitization; Services; Product-Service Systems; Product-Service Continuum; Highly Servitized; Servitization Possibilities; Manufacturing Firm; Market Environment; Internet of Things; Technology and Engineering; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title Servitization in Manufacturing Firms: Exploring Possible Relations Between the Product-Service Systems Offered by Highly Servitized Manufacturing Firms and the Market Environments in which they Operate Authors Edvin Magneteg Max Parkosidis Supervisors Ola Alexanderson, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University Stefan Calling, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Background In recent years, an increasing number of manufacturing firms have started looking towards servitization as a way of developing their business - offering different forms of product-service systems rather than only selling products. There are numerous ways in which manufacturing firms can choose to offer services, and the extent to which different firms have chosen to servitize also varies, with some firms having taken significant steps towards becoming pure service providers. READ MORE

6. 5. Assessing the Recruiter Demand for Graduates With Non-Business Bachelor Degrees and a Master in Management (MiM)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Christian Lundwall; Russell Peter Reitter; [2017]
   Keywords : T-shaped individual; T-shaped professional MiM students and MiM graduate: these terms are used interchangeably throughout the paper and referred to a student with a non-business bachelors degree and a master’s degree in management.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The current study addresses the proposal that students with a non-business bachelor’s degree and a masters in management (MiM) possess a profile that is T-shaped; as a result of, gaining general managerial knowledge in a MiM program (top of the T) and in-depth knowledge as a result of an undergraduate degree from a specific degree field (vertical part of the T). The key concepts that we focus on are, the abilities that students have and if they match T-shaped abilities found in literature and the demand for these abilities at global companies. READ MORE