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Executive perceptions and strategic implementation of finance business partnering to enhance decision-making in organizations
No full textThis Work Project provides valuable insights for executives considering the introduction or enhancement of Finance Business Partnering (FBP) in their organizations. It examines how executives perceive the process of adopting and managing FBP and its value. Based on a literature review and interviews with top executives, key findings highlight the importance of aligning objectives across departments, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and addressing technological and human resource challenges. The study underscores the need for clear communication of FBP's role, mutual respect between departments, and integrating advanced BI tools and AI for effective FBP. These insights offer practical managerial implications for improving decision-making and business performance
Measurement of the socio-economic impact of a major private investment - an application for the German maritime industry
No full textThis thesis suggests a new model to quantify the socio-economic impact of an isolated private
investment along two dimensions, GDP impact and job creation measured in FTEs on the basis
of the investment’s business plan. The model is theoretically built on an input-output model
making use of Leontief multipliers to break down the overall impact into direct and indirect
impact. The model is brought into application for an exemplary investment in the German
maritime industry. The application reveals limitations for the explanatory power of the model by
that opening room for further research by extending the model into further dimensions
A strategic analysis of entry mode choices for Sanofi in the insulin market of Africa
No full textThis thesis examines the optimal market entry strategy for Sanofi's expansion into
the African insulin market. Grounded in a theoretical framework that identifies factors influencing
the choice of market entry mode, the study evaluates internal capabilities and external
conditions. Key findings suggest significant opportunities for Sanofi due to a largely untapped
market, strong internal capabilities, and a growing demand for insulin. Recommendations include
pursuing a greenfield venture in Kenya to establish production facilities in Africa. With
the support of the local government and international institutions, Sanofi can minimize operational
risks, reduce capital expenditures, and, ultimately, improve insulin accessibility across
Africa
Scenarios for the future of the German carbon capture and storage industry by 2045 and strategic implications
No full textWith the increasing emphasis on climate change mitigation strategies, the permanent capture and storage of CO₂ has emerged as a significant solution. Therefore, this research explores what the future of the German Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) industry looks like in 2045. Scenario planning of the Intuitive Logics School guides the methodology. Theoretically, the work extends the literature on scenario planning for pre-operational sectors whilst practically it gives guidance on future-proof strategies for CCS stakeholders. The four scenarios illustrate potential future developments by examining the interplay between two key uncertainties ‘European Emission Trading System Price’ and ‘Degree of Market Liberalization’
Identifying barriers: how to enable the expansion of climate adaptation smes into rural areas in developing countries
No full textThis study maps the barriers that SMEs offering climate adaptation solutions face when attempting
to reach rural areas, where residents are particularly exposed to the adverse impacts of climate
change. Moreover, it identifies strategies that SMEs have implemented to overcome such obstacles
and gathers recommendations for the public sector to support rural expansion. This analysis
utilizes qualitative data from eight interviews with SMEs founders from various developing
countries who have previously engaged with UNIDO. The findings will inform future baseline
studies for UNIDO’s related projects, laying the groundwork for more effective interventions in
this area
Promoting meaningful work: responsibilities, strategies, and challenges for Hr professionals
No full textThis thesis explores the evolving role of HR professionals in fostering meaningful work, a
key driver of employee engagement and retention in today's job market. Using a grounded
theory approach, the study identifies how HR’s understanding of meaningful work, combined
with the organizational context, influences their effectiveness and explores the strategies they
employ to foster a meaningful work environment. The research reveals gaps between theory
and practice, emphasizing the need for HR to adopt a more proactive, strategic approach. The
findings contribute to a deeper understanding of HR's potential to integrate meaningful work
into broader organizational strategies
Threats and acceptance drivers to performance appraisal and merit-based pay model
No full textThis Work Project aims to provide SL Benfica with a new performance-based compensation model, specifically built for their scouting department, accounting not only quantitative but also qualitative criteria when evaluating professional football scouts’ performance. Based on research about Human Resources Management, Performance Management and Compensation, on the analysis of the club’s current Performance Evaluation model and on interviews pursued with every member of the department, some KPIs were set up to boost scouts’ future performance and to create the new compensation model. The following Dissertation was built to understand how employee acceptance impacts the success of a Performance Appraisal and Merit-based Pay Model
Venture development in biomedical advances: transforming cardiovascular surgery with arachidonic acid micro encapsulation - business strategy
No full textThis Master's thesis presents a business plan developed as part of a group project, focusing on
the venture development of an innovative approach to reduce postoperative bleeding — a critical
healthcare challenge with substantial health, social, and economic implications. It proposes
preoperative supplementation with microencapsulated arachidonic acid (AA), based on recent
research that correlates higher levels of AA with a reduced risk of bleeding. Within the broader
scope of the group's thesis, this contribution specifically addresses the market opportunity,
competitive landscape, intellectual property strategy, and the framework for people and
partnerships
Hurry up and implement. Internal organizational challenges in sustainability
No full textAs corporations commit to sustainability targets such as the Science Based Targets initiative, the
world watches as large enterprises take accountability for their carbon emissions. But what happens
internally as the organization changes? This paper establishes the internal challenges to
implementing sustainability initiatives in large enterprises. Based on semi-structured interviews
with senior professionals across diverse industries, seven barriers are identified. They are
knowledge and information gap, lack of ambassadors and touchpoints, costs, static objectives and
dynamic inputs, extrinsic motivation, short-term vs long-term thinking, and fragmentation.
Knowing these barriers helps managers navigate the green shift
Greening the live music industry: key sustainability areas and indicators
No full textThis thesis investigates the key factors for implementing sustainability performance indicators
in the live music industry, aligning the interests of venue operators, consumers, and green
financing providers. By developing a conceptual framework from existing literature and
validating it through an analysis of major European music festivals, expert interviews and
consumer surveys the study identifies waste management, public transportation, and energy use
as key priorities. The results emphasize the need for standardized reporting and green finance
to support environmental initiatives. This research provides comprehensive recommendations
to overcome these challenges, aiming to enhance the environmental and economic
sustainability of live music events