Search for dissertations about: "discretion"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 87 swedish dissertations containing the word discretion.

  2. 16. The Missing Link : The implementation of priorities for research, development, and innovation

    Author : Erik Brattström; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Science policy; research; development; innovation RDI ; priority-setting; implementation; street-level discretion; street-level bureaucracy;

    Abstract : The thesis explores the ‘missing link’ in the study of priority-setting for research, development, and innovation (RDI), namely the processes of implementing RDI priorities, and the consequences of these processes. It does so by focusing on how choices, actions, and motivations of implementers of RDI priorities established elsewhere in the policy system enact, or carry out, the priorities, resulting in new conditions for RDI production. READ MORE

  4. 17. The Value of Values : A Critical Assessment of Citizenship by Investment Programs in the European Union

    Author : Elena Prats; Patricia Mindus; Enrica Rigo; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Citizenship; Citizenship by Investment Programs; Rule of Law; Discretion and Arbitrariness; Legal Status.;

    Abstract : The primary objective of this doctoral dissertation is to thoroughly examine the phenomenon of citizenship by investment programs (CIPs) by analyzing the existing programs within the European Union (EU) as of 2018. Additionally, I aim to provide a critical legal assessment of these programs, which can be instrumental in evaluating potential future initiatives. READ MORE

  5. 18. Upper secondary teachers' creation of discretionary power : the tension between profession and organisation

    Author : Karolina Parding; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

    Abstract : Teachers and their work are crucial in today's society, where education is deemed highly important. For teachers to be given the best opportunity to carry out their job, it is important to understand their working conditions. READ MORE

  6. 19. Managing responsibilities. The formation of Swedish MNC's firm-society policies and practices

    Author : Niklas Egels-Zandén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; multinational corporation; stakeholders; case study; new institutional theory; labor union; supply chain; joint venture; CSR; corporate social responsibility; sustainability.;

    Abstract : The role of multinational corporations (MNCs) in society is a frequently debated topic among academics and practitioners. Still, knowledge is lacking in how demands from MNCs’ stakeholders and corporate discretion combine to form MNCs’ firm-society policies and practices. READ MORE

  7. 20. Puzzling out the choice of capital budgeting techniques : Among high-growth small and medium sized firms

    Author : Zahida Sarwary; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Capital budgeting techniques; decision making; strategic investments; Investment evaluation; theory-practice gap; practice-theory gap; SMEs; First North;

    Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to explore the drivers of practitioners’ choices of capital budgeting techniques (CBT). The mainstream literature suggests that sophisticated CBT (SCBT) will best guide organizations in evaluating important strategic investments. READ MORE