Search for dissertations about: "Award criteria"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Award criteria.
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1. Policy by Public Procurement : Opportunities and Pitfalls
Abstract : In Paper [I], we theoretically assess green public procurement (GPP) as an environmental policy instrument and its ability to lead to the achievement of environmental objectives. Central to our analysis is the extent to which polluting firms choose to adapt to the public sector's environmental requirements and to invest in greener technologies. READ MORE
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2. The springboard : a TQM-based tool for self-assessment
Abstract : The interest in self-assessment has increased during the last few years. Self-assessment with regards to Total Quality Management is often proposed as a tool for measuring the progress of Total Quality Management. READ MORE
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3. Selecting Architectural and Engineering Consultants: Municipal Practices in Sweden
Abstract : ABSTRACTNew political ambitions, not least in the area of sustainability, have gradually generated a need for new and developed procurement practices. Internationally as well as in Sweden, traditional price-focused procurement strategies are often used in construction-related procurement although new political goals call for more flexible approaches. READ MORE
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4. Seeking sustainability in the construction sector: opportunities within impact assessment and sustainable public procurement
Abstract : Growing concerns regarding sustainability have led the construction sector to adopt various policy instruments for reducing the impacts caused by construction activities. One such policy instrument includes impact assessment, which enables the construction sector to evaluate the environmental consequences of proposed developments at project (environmental impact assessment) and strategic (strategic environmental assessment) level. READ MORE
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5. Quality in higher education : approaches to its management and improvement
Abstract : Issues related to quality have received more attention in both society at large and higher education during the last decades. Concepts such as ‘Total Quality Management' and ‘continuous improvement' have become prevalent terms in the discussions around quality issues. READ MORE