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Das Erneuerbare-Gas-Gesetz (EGG)
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Das Erneuerbare-Gas-Gesetz (EGG) (1
Fragwürdige Praktiken in der Wirkungsmessung von Sozialunternehmen
No full textFRAGWÜRDIGE PRAKTIKEN IN DER WIRKUNGSMESSUNG VON SOZIALUNTERNEHMEN
Fragwürdige Praktiken in der Wirkungsmessung von Sozialunternehmen (1
How AI-based services affect customer experience
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How AI-based services affect customer experience (1)
Table Of Contents (2)
Index Of Figures (3)
Abstract (4)
Introduction (5)
Chapter 1: Theoretical Background (6)
1.1 Introduction to AI in Marketing (6)
1.2 Evolution of AI-Driven Marketing Tools (6)
1.3 AI in Customer Experience (CX) (7)
1.4 The Role of AI in Hedonic versus Pragmatic Customer Experiences (9)
1.5 AI and Trust in Online Customer Experience (11)
1.6 Influence of technological literacy on online customer experience (12)
Chapter 2: Research Hypothesis (14)
2.1 Hypothesis formulation (14)
Chapter 3: Research Methodology (16)
3.1 Design and Procedure (16)
3.2 Measurement (17)
3.3 Sample (18)
Chapter 4: Data Analysis (23)
4.1 Hypothesis 1 Testing (23)
4.1.1 Hypothesis 1.a testing (23)
4.1.2 Hypothesis 1.b testing (24)
4.2 Hypothesis 2 Testing (26)
4.2.1 Creation of the Trust Construct (26)
4.2.2 Hypothesis 2a Testing (27)
4.2.3 Hypothesis 2b Testing (28)
4.3 Hypothesis 3 Testing (31)
4.3.1 Construction of the Tech-Savviness Construct (31)
4.3.2 Hypothesis 3.a Testing (31)
4.3.2 Hypothesis 3.b Testing (32)
Chapter 5: Discussion of Results, Managerial Implications and Limitations (35)
5.1 Discussion of results (35)
5.2 Managerial Implications (37)
5.3 Limitations (39)
Conclusion (41)
Bibliography (43
Barriers and strategies in promoting DEI
No full textBARRIERS AND STRATEGIES IN PROMOTING DEI
Barriers and strategies in promoting DEI (1)
Abstract (3)
List of Figures (4)
List of Abbreviations (4)
Table of Contents (5)
1 Introduction (7)
1.1 Problem Statement (7)
1.2 Objectives and Relevance (8)
1.3 Structure of the Thesis (9)
2 Theoretical Framework (10)
2.1 Headhunting: Definition, Scope and Differentiation (10)
2.1.1 Definition and characteristics of headhunting (10)
2.1.2 Definition and characteristics of executive search (11)
2.1.3 Synonyms and misconceptions (11)
2.1.4 Implications for research and practice (12)
2.2 Intersectional Emic Approach and Framework Conditions (12)
2.2.1 Intersectional Emic Approach as an Analytical Framework (12)
2.2.2 Bourdieu’s Theory of Capital and Field (13)
3 Literature Review (15)
3.1 Introduction (15)
3.2 Headhunting and DEI: Barriers, Strategies and Gaps (16)
3.2.1 Systemic Barriers to DEI in Headhunting (16)
3.2.1.1 Intersectional and Structural Barriers (16)
3.2.1.2 The Logic of ‘Fit’ and Subjective Assessment (16)
3.2.1.3 Information Asymmetries in Triadic Relationships (18)
3.2.1.4 Implicit Bias, In-Group Preferences and Homosociality (18)
3.2.1.5 Ethnosociality and Racialised Exclusion (19)
3.2.1.6 The Role of Informal Networks and Co-Optation (20)
3.2.1.7 Ethics and Accountability (21)
3.2.1.8 Pipeline Dynamics and Network Effects (22)
3.2.1.9 Informal Practices and the Persistence of ‘Old Boys’ Networks’ (23)
3.2.1.10 Technology, Recruitment Tools and new Barriers (23)
3.2.1.11 International and Contextual Perspectives (23)
3.2.2 Strategies to Promote DEI in Headhunting (25)
3.2.2.1 Broadening and Diversifying Talent Pools (25)
3.2.2.2 Standardising and De-Biasing Recruitment Processes (25)
3.2.2.3 Client Engagement and Advocacy (26)
3.2.2.4 Expanding the Leadership Pipeline (26)
3.2.2.5 Limitations and Ongoing Challenges in Promoting DEI (26)
3.2.3 Literature gaps and potential contributions (27)
3.2.3.1 Intersectional Dimensions Beyond Gender (27)
3.2.3.2 The Overlooked Role of Headhunters’ Own Identities (27)
3.2.3.3 Ethical Ambiguity in Headhunting Practice (27)
3.2.3.4 Conceptual Ambiguities in the Field (28)
3.2.3.5 Gaps addressed in this Thesis (28)
3.3 Conclusion (28)
4 Methodology (30)
4.1 Research Paradigm (30)
4.2 Method of Data Collection (30)
4.3 Sampling Method (30)
4.4 Method of Data Analysis (32)
4.5 Ethical Aspects (33)
5 Findings (34)
5.1 Theme 1: Structural and Identity-Based Barriers to DEI Influence in Headhunting (35)
5.1.1 Contextualising General Field-Level Barriers to DEI Advancement (35)
5.1.2 The Contested Legitimacy of Headhunters' Intersectional Identities (37)
5.1.3 Client Scepticism and Intersectional Stacking (38)
5.1.4 Misrecognition and Strategic Adaptation of Capital (39)
5.1.5 Generational Dynamics and the Constrained DEI Mandate (40)
5.2 Theme 2: Strategic Use of Intersectional Identities in Advancing DEI (41)
5.2.1 Activating Cultural and Social Capital for Trust and Access (42)
5.2.2 Strategic Self-Presentation to Mitigate Client Bias and Establish Legitimacy (43)
5.2.3 Proactive Network Diversification (44)
5.2.4 Client Filtering (45)
5.3 Theme 3: Covert Advocacy and Pragmatic Framing of DEI (46)
5.3.1 Reframing DEI in Business Terms (46)
5.3.2 Challenging Norms through De-Biasing (47)
5.3.3 Client Education and Subtle Influence (48)
6 Discussion (49)
6.1 Barriers to DEI Advancement in Headhunting: A Field-Level and Intersectional Analysis (49)
6.1.1 Field-Level Constraints and the Reproduction of Norms (49)
6.1.2 Intersectional Identity-Based Barriers: The Contested Recognition of Capital (50)
6.2 Strategies for Navigating DEI Constraints: Agency within Limitations (51)
6.2.1 Leveraging Intersectional Identities for Relational Manoeuvring (51)
6.2.2 Covert Advocacy and Pragmatic Framing of DEI (51)
6.3 Implications for Theory and Practice (52)
6.3.1 Theoretical contributions (52)
6.3.2 Practical Implications (52)
6.4 Reflexivity (53)
6.5 Limitations (53)
6.6 Future Research Directions (54)
6.7 Synthesis (54)
7 Conclusion (56)
8 References (58)
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APPENDIX B: PARTICIPANT CONSENT FORM (67
An analysis of the EU-taxonomy KPIs of financial companies
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List of tables (5)
List of figures (5)
List of abbreviations (6)
1 Introduction (7)
1.1 Background (7)
1.2 Relevance of the thesis (8)
1.3 Objectives and research questions (8)
1.4 Structure of the thesis (9)
2 Regulatory background (10)
2.1 General information on the EU Taxonomy Regulation (10)
2.2 Disclosure requirements and application (13)
2.3 Disclosure requirements for banks (14)
3 Literature review (17)
3.1 Studies on the EU Taxonomy Regulation (17)
3.2 Studies on ESG ratings (20)
3.3 Studies on the relationship between the EU Taxonomy and ESG ratings (23)
3.4 Defining the research gap (24)
4 Methodology (25)
4.1 Research approach (25)
4.2 Sample selection and description (27)
4.3 Variables (30)
4.3.1 Key performance indicators of the EU Taxonomy Regulation (30)
4.3.2 ESG ratings (31)
5 Results of the quantitative analysis (35)
5.1 Descriptives (35)
5.2 Research question 1 (40)
5.2.1 Locations (40)
5.2.2 Firm size, performance and location (43)
5.2.3 Discussion of findings for RQ1 (46)
5.3 Research question 2 (48)
5.3.1 Disclosure ratings (48)
5.3.2 Performance ratings (49)
5.3.3 Risk ratings (50)
5.3.4 Discussion of findings for RQ2 (51)
6 Conclusion (52)
References (56)
List of reports (61)
Appendix (63
When is going against heritage a good idea?
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Investitionsstrategien von VC-Gesellschaften in Westeuropa
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Development of optimized and sustainable food bank supply chains in Austria and Northern Italy
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Railsurvey
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Railsurvey (1)
Introduction (1)
Literature review (3)
Factors driving passenger rail ridership (3)
Service quality assessment methods (6)
Conducting service quality assessment followingSERVQUAL methodology (9)
Service quality assessment for passenger rail (10)
Sources of passenger rail operative data – data formats (12)
Transmodel (13)
General Transit Feed Specification (14)
Potential for digitalization of service quality assessment (15)
Data model (19)
Operational data (20)
Static timetable data (20)
Dynamic gtfsrt data (25)
Survey data model (28)
Data exchange and processing (32)
Inserting data (34)
Static timetable data - gtfs (34)
Dynamic operational data - gtfsrt (34)
Survey data (38)
Reading and processing data (40)
Retrieving Calculated Service Aspects (43)
Using the tool (47)
Creating surveys (48)
Inserting gtfs & gtfsrt Datasets (49)
Performing Service Quality Surveys (52)
Discussion (55)
Conclusions (58)
Bibliography (58)
Appendix (61
Crowd-Logistik für KMU in Österreich
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