Browsing Master theses by Title
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Damages as a Consequence of Trademark Infringement -Are the rightholders’ needs fulfilled through its current functions?
(2010-06-22)We see them everywhere. They carry significant values. All companies have one. Many companies build their business around one. This is what we call a trademark. The trademark is a mark for recognition and functions as a ... -
Data sharing in the fire industry – creating better and proactive safety, A qualitative case study
(2018-07-06)We are all familiar with the traditional job of a fireman: they receive news that a fire occurred, they rush into a fire truck, an alarm sounds and they race off to save and protect life and property (Schilling, 2014). While ... -
Data-Driven Solutions in VC Investments - A cross-sectional study on best-in-class data strategies within deal origination
The development of new technologies and the innovative trends that have emerged over the last years are transforming and disrupting several traditional industries. In a world that is becoming increasingly connected and ... -
Data-drivenness: (big) data and data-driven enterprises - A multiple case study on B2B companies within the telecommunication sector
(2019-07-08)In the digitalization era where increasingly larger amount of data is created every day, companies have a great opportunity at their disposal: data-drivenness. It essentially implies that enterprises can exploit big data ... -
Dealing with GVC Disruptions in Light of the Pandemic - A multiple case study of the European furniture industry
(2021-06-28)The Covid-19 pandemic has affected supply chains across different countries and industries. Within this thesis we investigate how European furniture companies are dealing with GVC disruptions caused by the pandemic. Since ... -
Decarbonisation of Maritime Transport - How does maritime industry lead the way towards decarbonisation? Greek shipowners’ perspective
(2019-07-02)The shipping industry is of great importance for the development and expansion of the global economy. Nevertheless, its contribution to GHG emissions and carbon emissions in particular is significant. Thus, challenges arise ... -
Deciding a Distribution Network Design: Varying from Centralized to Decentralized Pattern - The case of Mölnlycke Health Care AB towards east European market -
(2005)On May1, 2004, the EU welcomed 10 new members including among these states: Hungary and Czech Republic. Customs duties are abolished with those new countries, while trading barriers are facilitated. Mölnlycke Health Care, ... -
Deciding on the price of a product/service in a start-up setting - Coping with diverse objectives, market dynamics and uncertainty
(2013-07-10)Despite a recent surge of interest, the subject of pricing in general has received little academic investigation (Hinterhuber, 2004) and the research is particularly lacking in the start-up and new venture creation setting. ... -
Decision Making in an Organization without Managers
(2016-09-20)This paper discusses the phenomena of an organization that has chosen to structure their firm without hierarchical layers and management positions, and how decision making unfolds in an organization as such. The research ... -
Decision-Making during the Growth Process of an Organization. A case study of the factors influencing the logic employed in Clas Ohlson’s internationalization decisions
(2015-07-10)Abstract By emphasizing the individual decision-maker, modern research has sought to improve our understanding of an organization’s internationalization decisions. However, limited attention has been given to the underlying ... -
Decision-Making in Portfolio Management; A qualitative case study on how Polarbröd can utilize their product portfolio and improve prioritization between projects with regard to risk and value
(2016-09-27)Due to the fast changing market environment of today, with increasing globalisation, technological development, and steadily changing customer demand, research show that it is of significant importance to detect how companies ... -
Decision-Making on Life and Death A case study on how critical and urgent decision-making is done by the Swedish Police Authority
(2018-07-03)There is a growing interest in crisis management, due to an increased understanding of the dilemmas that appear when organizations face critical situations. As a result of this, decisionmaking has also been more highlighted. ... -
Dedication through fitness vacation - A tool in strengthening the running identity
(2013-07-10)The idea of training three times a day might not be the first thing one thinks of when hearing the word vacation, fitness vacations are, however, not a new phenomenon. Recently, they have, nonetheless, been repackaged to ... -
Defined Benefit Obligations - A Quantitative Study of the Managerial Opportunism within the Accounting of Defined Benefit Obligations
(2019-08-08)In the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008 the rates on corporate- and government bonds began to diverge (Runesson et al., 2018). The increased differences in bond rates had a large effect on the Swedish firms. As ... -
DELIVERING ON TIME AN INVESTIGATION OF HOW TO FACILITATE DELIVERIES ON TIME BECOMING A NORM WITHIN CHIVA
(2005)In relation to the will of Chiva Corporation to enhance its performance at achieving projects, we investigate how the change strategy initiated in 2004 can be adapted in 2005 to facilitate deliveries on time becoming a ... -
Demand of External Finance by Manufacturing SMEs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(2015-07-13)Poverty can be reduced if more good jobs are created. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are good job creators, but there are few such firms in the countries that would need them most. Limited access to finance ... -
Demystifying Dynamic Capabilities - Exploring development & evolution of Dynamic Capabilities for Digital Transformation in a Multinational SME
The business environment is changing at a fast pace. One of the important ways in which the firms respond to these challenges is by employing digital technologies to create new value for their customers. However, despite ... -
Dental Care on Equal Terms? An empirical study of price levels, consumption and competition on the Swedish dental care market
(2012-07-18)The Swedish dental care law states as an objective that dental care shall be easily accessible and given on equal conditions for the entire population. In this study we use data on consumption and actual prices charged for ... -
Derivatives Exchange in Morocco: Dream or Reality? - Market demand and lessons from other exchanges
(2007-07-19)Morocco is currently experiencing a liberalisation process involving major industries within its growing economy. This growth involves unique and country-specific risks. Thus, investors require complex financial instruments ... -
DESTINATION LOYALTY
(2001)As many companies attempt to sustain competitive advantage by obtaining loyalty from its customers through a customer loyalty programs. There is one concept that has gained profound awareness, to be exact The Customer ...