Search for dissertations about: "perspectives of the decision makers"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words perspectives of the decision makers.

2. 21. Resource and Environmental Impacts of Resource-Efficiency Measures Applied to Electronic Products

   Author : Hampus André; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; scarce metals; life cycle assessment; resource-efficiency; electronic products; resource depletion; circular economy; metal resource use;

   Abstract : Natural resources such as ecosystems, land, water and metals underpin the functioning of economies and human well-being, and are becoming increasingly scarce due to growth in population and affluence. Metals are increasingly demanded for their specific properties as modern technology develops. READ MORE

4. 22. Professional Support Staff at Higher Education Institutions : Navigating Ambiguities in Hybrid Roles

   Author : Malin Ryttberg; Lars Geschwind; Anders Broström; Linda Wedlin; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Teknikvetenskapens lärande och kommunikation; Education and Communication in the Technological Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on how professional support staff within the support services at higher education institutions (HEIs) perceive their roles. A combination of the broader expectations on HEIs from the surrounding society, changed ideals for governance and research indicating changed profiles for the roles of these support staff has motivated this research. READ MORE

5. 23. Practice makes perfect? : Sustainable practices with ICT and daily travel

   Author : Miriam Börjesson Rivera; Mattias Höjer; Greger Henriksson; Josefin Wangel; Jenny Palm; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social practice theory; sustainable practices; ICT; mobility; second order effects; cargo bikes; mediated meetings; Planering och beslutsanalys; Planning and Decision Analysis;

   Abstract : The thesis shows how practice theory can be applied in different ways when exploring how daily life can be supported to become more environmentally sustainable. Ultimately the thesis aims to contribute to new knowledge on how to design policies and interventions that aim at facilitating environmentally sustainable practices. READ MORE

6. 24. User engagement in Living Labs : Issues and concerns

   Author : Abdolrasoul Habibipour; Anna Ståhlbröst; Diana Chronéer; John Sören Pettersson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; participatory design; user engagement; user engagement framework; user perspective; commitment; living lab; innovation; test; adoption; Information systems; Informationssystem;

   Abstract : User engagement and the participatory design approach are well-established in information systems research for many years, and several studies have investigated the challenges of user engagement in the innovation processes. The majority of these studies have discussed participatory design activities – specifically user engagement –in an organizational context. READ MORE

7. 25. Modelling and Analysing Hospital Surgery Operations Management

   Author : Marie Persson; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Optimization; Simulation; Management; Healthcare; Mathematical programming;

   Abstract : With an increasing proportion of elderly and an increasing demand for healthcare, managerial efforts are needed in order make the best use of resources and to keep cost under control. One of the most critical and expensive resources in a hospital is the operating theatre. READ MORE