This thesis investigates the approach to public value creation in Vienna, focusing on the role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) through the lens of Smart City Strategies. Two primary gaps are addressed in existing literature: the specific contributions of SOEs to public value creation and the dynamics of stakeholder collaboration in smart city contexts. Employing a qualitative, exploratory case s

The agriculture industry faces numerous challenges, including growing population, climate change, farmland shortage, soil degradation, and water scarcity. These issues drive the search for alternative methods of food production. Vertical farming (VF), which involves cultivating crops in vertically stacked layers under controlled conditions, presents significant advantages such as reduced water usa

Title: The Search for Synergies - An exploration of differences in challenges and opportunities in managing sustainable activities across developed and emerging markets Seminar Date: 2024-05-30 Course: BUSN09, Degree project in International Strategic Management Authors: Adam Fornell and Clarissa Nadya Supervisor: Magnus Johansson Keywords: Multinational Corporations, Sustainable Valu

The phenomenon of hybrid work, combining remote and on-site work, has gained popularity in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift has introduced new dynamics in the workplace, calling for a reevaluation of leadership practices in order to address the challenges and opportunities hybrid work brings. Despite the growing usage of hybrid work models, there is limited research on the

The aim of this thesis is to explore the importance of sustainable urban mobility in the context of the housing affordability crisis. Housing affordability crisis is a concern across the globe. Finding strategies and solutions to mitigate the housing affordability crisis is in the interest of the whole society. While the connection between affordable housing and the housing costs is a well- unders

This research addresses the misalignment gap in social enterprise knowledge across different socio-economic regions, emphasizing the need for localized studies. Focusing on Vietnam, a developing country with emerging social enterprises, the study investigates the strategic practices employed by these enterprises to manage the dual missions of profit and social impact. Through explorative case stu

This research paper seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the barriers hindering the integration of sustainability in construction companies, with a focus on understanding both internal and external barriers influencing this transition. Through the analysis of the viewpoints of various stakeholders, such as project managers, frontline employees, and business executives, this paper aims

Global investment decisions are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, and this study examines how firm-level practices toward sustainability have the potential to attract foreign ownership. Focusing on the Eastern European and Central Asian (EECA) region, the interaction between foreign direct investment (FDI) and sustainable management practices within the context of middle- to upper-middle-i

Despite the current recognition and discussions surrounding corporate sustainability, the topic remains highly complex, with significant uncertainties regarding how to integrate sustainability into daily operations. Hence, it becomes increasingly important for managers to develop a comprehensive understanding of how to implement corporate sustainability strategies. Therefore, this thesis investiga

Purpose: This study aims to contribute to understanding how the manager's role in strategy implementation effectiveness has changed after transitioning to a hybrid work model. Theoretical perspective: The literature review consists of literature on the managerial role, the hybrid work model, and theory regarding how the manager's role influences the effectiveness of organisational strateg

Fagerstr¨om Industrikonsult AB has created a hydraulic manipulator equipped with a wet blasting gun for decontamination of radioactive particles from components in nuclear power plants. Verifying the structural integrity of the manipulator would enable the addition of a gripper tool, allowing manipulation of components being decontaminated, a feature requested by the industry. The aim of this mast

The study investigates temporal aspects of home care in Sweden, as experienced and interpreted by older care users. Data consists of 34 interviews with 36 care users and 15 participant observations during home visits by care staff. By focusing on care users’ recalibration of time and events, the analysis identifies a form of interpreted experience – here termed ‘home care time’ – that comprises tw

Moving into a nursing home is a significant transition for older people which can be emotional and stressful. The literature on the decision to move and subsequent residential stress focuses on the time after admission; however, there is less understanding of older people’s management of the process. To fully understand and possibly reduce negative consequences and health-related risks, the aim ofMoving into a nursing home is a significant transition for older people which can be emotional and stressful. The literature on the decision to move and subsequent residential stress focuses on the time after admission; however, there is less understanding of older people’s management of the process. To fully understand and possibly reduce negative consequences and health-related risks, the aim of

PurposeCare has been theorized as a relational practice, but the research has focused on providers rather than users. Older care users have been cast in a passive role, and their relational activities to help with the provision of their care or to support those who provide it are underexplored. The purpose of this study is to develop knowledge about home care use as a form of relational ‘work’.Met

Att vara chef är en komplex och mångfacetterad uppgift (Andersson et al. 2020; Sandahl & von Knorring 2023; Yukl, 2019; Velten et al. 2017). Chefers arbetsliv beskrivs med ord såsom ad-hoc, fragmenterad, stressfullt, med mera (Arman et al., 2012; Cregårda och Corin, 2019). Tid finns sällan att stanna upp och reflektera över sin arbetssituation vilket leder till en upplevelse att egna tankar, k

Research question: What are the prerequisites and influential factors that determine an inclusive planning and implementation process of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs)? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide a more holistic understanding of SUMPs. Therefore, the aim is to explore the prerequisites and influential factors that determine the inclusive planning and implementation

This paper addresses the urgent need for industrial companies to take action to transition towards sustainable development. More specifically, companies must include practices aimed at reducing social inequalities along the supply chain as well as reducing their corporate footprint actively counteracting climate change, thereby adhering to regulatory environments. In this context, to transition to