Search for dissertations about: "Assurance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 246 swedish dissertations containing the word Assurance.

  2. 1. Production assurance : concept, implementation and improvement

    Author : Javad Barabady; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

    Abstract : The dynamic business environment is characterized by short-term and long- term uncertainties in the business processes, combined with a short-term focus on meeting customers' and share-holders' requirements. Therefore, making correct decisions in a dynamic business environ-ment is a major challenge for production plant engineers and managers all over the world. READ MORE

  4. 2. Essays on ESG disclosure, performance and assurance

    Author : Zelalem Abay; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ESG; disclosure; assurance; performance; signaling; monitoring; credit risk; risk-mitigation;

    Abstract : In this dissertation, economic implications of ESG disclosure, performance and assurance are examined in three essays. It is evident in the recent developments that the need for a sustainable and responsible investments is beyond discussion and becoming inevitable. An integral element required to make such investments is ESG information. READ MORE

  5. 3. The Development and Use of Standards by Non-state Actors: A Study of the Dynamics of Regulating Sustainability Assurance

    Author : Amanda Sonnerfeldt; Institutionen för handelsrätt; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; International standards on assurance engagements; Regulatory Space; Accountancy Profession; Decentred regulation; Standards; Non-state actors; Ustainability; Assurance;

    Abstract : Non-state actors have been increasingly engaged in regulation, operating and setting rules outside of, and parallel to, existing legal institutions. These “alternative to legal rules” have been increasingly influential in domestic law and policy, with growing evidence of them penetrating legal, professional, as well as social orders. READ MORE

  6. 4. A Socio-technical Analysis of Information Systems Security Assurance : A Case Study for Effective Assurance

    Author : Job Asheri Chaula; Louise Yngström; Mariki Eloff; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer and systems science; Data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the concepts of Information System (IS) security assurance using a socio-technical framework. IS security assurance deals with the problem of estimating how well a particular security system will function efficiently and effectively in a specific operational environment. READ MORE

  7. 5. Building-related renewable electricity production with storage and energy-efficient buildings : Exploring barriers, drivers and quality assurance

    Author : Anna-Lena Lane; Mathias Cehlin; Thomas Olofsson; Högskolan i Gävle; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy efficiency gap; energy performance gap; ByggaE; battery storage; barriers; drivers; Non-energy benefits NEB; questionnaire; quality assurance; PV; energieffektivisering; energieffektiva byggnader; kvalitetssäkring; byggprocessen; ByggaE; solel; batterilager; hinder; drivkrafter; enkätstudie; Hållbar stadsutveckling; Sustainable Urban Development;

    Abstract : There is a need to reduce unsustainable use of fossil fuels. Increased usage of renewable energy by combined use of photovoltaic solar panels (PV) with battery storage is one way. Another way is to increase awareness of energy usage and reduce the energy performance gap by building energy-efficient buildings. READ MORE