I takt med att agila metoder utvecklats har flertalet agila ramverk utformats. I och med detta har även ledarskapet genomgått en utveckling. Utvecklingen av ledarskapet har lett till mer engagerade och självorganiserade team. Ett av de agila ramverken är SCRUM. I ramverket har scrum mastern i uppgift att skapa ett meningsfullt ledarskap genom att bland annat visa empati, bygga gemenskap och låta t

In this thesis, we consider a deep learning approach to predict material properties. Primarily we study artificial neural networks (ANN), which predict the energy distance to the convex hull (measure of stability) of perovskites. Further, we explore if the networks can be generalised to predict band gaps and unit cell volume. We also demonstrate total energy calculations using density functional t

This Master thesis investigated the perceived congruence between the gender of male and female football teams and the gender of the companies that are engaging in the sponsoring of these football teams. By applying the theory of brand gender, each sponsoring company has been classified in the feminine/masculine/androgynous gender domain, thereby allowing for the comparison between the gender of th

Syfte: Undersöka ifall fenomenet långsiktig underavkastning för IPO:s är förekommande på LSE. Teoretiskt ramverk: Det teoretiska ramverket utgår från tidigare forskning och teorier som framförallt fokuserar på långsiktig underavkastning. Metod: Kvantitativ metod med en deduktiv ansats har använts när skribenterna har granskat sekundära källor och data. Multipel regression har använts för den inhämPurpose: Investigate if the phenomenon long-run underperformance for IPOs is prevalent at LSE. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework is based on previous research and theories that focus primarily on long-term underperformance. Method: Quantitative method with a deductive approach has been used when the writers examined secondary sources and data. Multiple regression has been used for t

Disengagement is a phenomenon that exists to some degree in all levels of education. Socio-psychological in nature, it manifests in a wide array of behaviours, from inactivity to disruptive behaviour. This thesis is an explorative and dialectical study of the methods and strategies used to engage disengaged students, focusing on the digital language classroom. Using qualitative research methods,

This thesis uses Critical Discourse Analysis to explore how the practice of abortion is defined and created in U.S. presidential administrations’ statements on foreign aid, how the discourses regarding abortion and reproductive health have changed between 1984-2019 and how the U.S. foreign aid statements on reproductive health can be understood through postcolonial feminist theory. When the presid

In this essay, I have analysed the video game franchise Assassin’s Creed and looked at it from an intermedial standpoint, where I have also focused on the educational qualities Assassin’s Creed can provide players. By applying Lars Elleström’s theories of intermediality and multimodality I have explained different parts of what builds up certain video games and how they are different from other me

In the last few years, the implementation of well-ventilated façades in buildings increased due to their improved energy performance. However, their double-wall construction due to the limited airflow within an air cavity represents a significant fire risk, since the flames that spread into the air cavity can elongate up to ten times. The main goal of this thesis is to provide additional informati

The main purpose of this study is to examine the revaluation effect on European target firms following a withdrawn bid. Thereto, investigate if different deal characteristics including method of payment, company status, cross-border versus domestic, and industry relatedness cause any variation in the revaluation effect on target firm wealth. This thesis employs a quantitative research approach by

This thesis aims to examine the focus in present literature on the alignment of people in an organizational context with regards to its conceptualization, whether it is seen as dependent or independent variable, its antecedents, its outcomes and how it can be measured. Therefore, a systematic review has been conducted, investigating the findings of 13 meta-analyses on the alignment of people. Res

The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference in consumer perception of and purchasing behaviour towards two different categories of companies (“traditional” fast fashion brands and “sustainability-driven” sustainable/slow fashion brands) and their environment-related CSR activities in the global fashion industry. The primary objectives of this paper are to determine if “sustainabilit

Today, digital services and digitization are natural parts of the library operations in Sweden, with the leading player, the National Library of Sweden, as a driving force. However, it is unclear which presumptions about digitalization support these activities. In this master’s thesis I therefore examine the underlying assumptions, and the way they influence how the concept of digitalization is un

Librarians and libraries’ work with information mediation are a vital part of facilitating and delivering information in society. Libraries and librarians’ efforts in making information regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) available is important both in terms of upholding democratic rights as well as improving personal health. The purpose of this thesis is to explore and inve

The purpose of this study is to examine whether gender-based price discrimination occurs on the Swedish market. If shown, an additional analysis of the result is made to study which gender is subject to discrimination and thus draws a disadvantage on the Swedish market. In order to examine this question, the study is completed with descriptive statistics, linear regression analysis as well as non-

In recent years, negative emissions technologies (NETs) have gained attention as a strategy to tackle climate change. While the academic debate on NETs has been heated, international and national governance frameworks for regulating and incentivising the technologies largely remain unseen. In this thesis, I add to a growing debate concerning the governance of NETs with an empirical investigation o

This research aims to contribute to the field of crisis communication conducted within the specific context of a non-governmental organization (NGO). Focus is put on investigating the perceived strategies for crisis communication that the Swedish Red Cross made use of during its crisis in 2009 and 2010 as well as a ten-year media representation of the issue. The empirical material consists of inte

Social enterprises are hybrid organizations with two institutional logics, one focusing on social goals and the other one focusing on economic profitability. Both logics set the attributes for an organization. These attributes are, for instance, goals, values, or beliefs. The presence of two different logics can generate tension in these attributes. One type of tension is belonging tension. This t

This study examines crisis management work and crisis preparedness ability among Swedish universities - contributing to fill out the existing research gap within this area. It takes 20 crisis management plans into account, focusing on four more in particular along with the undertaking of semi-structured interviews with four university Vice-Chancellors. Furthermore, a conventional content analy

Sammanfattning Titel: Ekonomiska nyttan med partnering – en fallstudie av avslutade projekt Författare: Robert Baric & Martin Linell Handledare: Stefan Olander, Universitetslektor, Avdelning för Byggproduktion, Lunds Tekniska Högskola Johan Andersson, Partneringledare, Skanska Sverige Examinator: Radhlinah Aulin, Universitetslektor, Avdelning för Byggproduktion, Lunds Tekniska Högskola

Dynamic capabilities enable firms to systematically modify their resource base and build competitive advantage. As dynamic capabilities literature is diverging in definition and scope, this research work analyzes conceptual literature on dynamic capabilities regarding commonalities, differences, and development over time. Therefore, a total of 56 publications in eleven highly ranked journals betwe