This master thesis relates to future trends within the field of Business Intelligence. The purpose is to create and share knowledge about Business Intelligence. A theoretical study is necessary for both readers as mandator. With no or limited understanding of Business Intelligence it will most likely be hard to follow the discussions and results of the study. The main purpose is to increase the un

Introduction The company produces different kinds of hearing protection aids, varying from simple plugs to advanced hearing-muffs with built-in electronics. At the department where this thesiswork was executed, hearing-muffs with electronics are produced. The company wishes to analyse the production-costs for some of the products by using an activity-based costing, (ABC). The ABC is expected to re

Abstract This Master Thesis project was carried out at Tetra Pak Business Support (TPBuS), which is a company within the Tetra Pak group. Tetra Pak is a global company, they supply packaging solutions for the packaging industry. TPBuS main task is to support the core activities. They provide services such as goods handling, a company restaurant and a company shop for office equipment and supplies.

Title: Learning and creating – A study of organists’ learning and creative processes in playing a hymn and a hymn prelude. In this study, I wanted to explore how organists experience the learning and creative processes in interpretation of written music and improvisation. The empirical study consisted of four organists playing a hymn prelude and a hymn, and the initial aim was to study individual

The purpose of this Masters thesis is to improve IKEA San Diego’s existing working routine related to the out phasing process of outgoing articles. At the retailer IKEA San Diego, the process of phasing in and out articles was not working efficiently. To this day there have been several problems to get the process of phasing in and out articles that approach their end date sale (EDS) to work smoot

Background: Systecon is a leading European consultancy and software company within system logistics, system reliability, maintenance and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis. Historically the military and military suppliers have accounted for the majority of the commissions, but over time other industries have realized that effective maintenance and logistic support can greatly enhance the overall effec

An increased demand of beverage cans has caused problems with deliveries to several of Rexam’s customers. Rexam need to improve their delivery performance in order to maintain customer confidence. 3XUSRVH The purpose with this master thesis is to map, describe and analyses the production plant in Fosie’s production planning; regarding forecasting, material planning, safety stock, an optimal produ

Energi kostar idag mycket och därför behöver energianvändningen effektiviseras i de flesta företag. För att effektivisera energianvändningen på en industri behöver energiflöden kartläggas, undersökas och kontinuerligt mätas och bevakas. Vid genomförandet av detta examensarbete har en översiktlig energikartläggning över potentiella spillvärmekällor gjorts. Huvuddelen av arbetet handlar om att ta ti

Background: Many people are tempted to start their own business. The personal driving force varies but in most cases it’s all about making money. But it doesn’t always have to be for that reason alone. Maybe you want to take initiatives to changes, separate yourself from the crowd and take risks. Many people also like that they can be their own boss. These driving forces led to our own interests i

Syftet för denna uppsats är att undersöka fem instrumentallärares uppfattningar om sin undervisning i gymnasiekursen instrument/sång (INSÅ) utifrån begreppen; betygsättning, motivation, kreativitet och elevinflytande. Vidare är syftet att undersöka hur betygsättning i musik får konsekvenser för elevens motivation, kreativitet och aktiva påverkan av undervisningen. Studien är kvalitativ och grundarTitle in English: Instrumental education in high school; instrumental teachers' opinions regarding the concepts of marking, creativity, motivation and pupil influence. The aim of this essay is to study five instrumental teachers’ opinions of their instrumental teaching in the subject instrument/song (INSÅ) starting out with the concepts; marking, motivation, creativity and pupil influence. The

A trend, which can be noted in the field of cash handling, is the increase of ATMs that are able to recirculate banknotes. Cash recycling means that notes deposited by one customer are then available for withdrawal by another from the same machine. Cash recycling has both economic advantages and reduces environment impact, as transport to machines for filling and emptying them can be decreased. Wh

IT används idag som ett verktyg för att stödja och effektivisera arbetsrutiner, processer och strategier. Anpassning av IT-stöd mot funktionella krav som en arbetsprocess utgör blir därför allt viktigare. Studien är genomförd med hjälp av elva deltagare vid Oskarshamns Kärnkraftverk AB. Undersökningen är gjord med hjälp av enkät samt observationer för att testa tillvägagångssätt inom MDI och dess

This Master Thesis report contains a development process of an interface on a dialysis machine. The evaluation of different methods of design processes will first be described. When the design method has been selected the different step of this method will be explained. After a theory part the method steps will be implemented and the result of the tasks will be demonstrated. The design development

Abstract Författare: Kristina Lantz, 870526-3526 Titel: Arbetsplatsträffar - En kvalitativ studie med utgångspunkt i begreppen delaktighet, medinflytande och socialt kapital Kandidatuppsats: SOCK01, 15 hp Handledare: Anders Järnegren Sociologiska institutionen, vårterminen 2011 Bakgrund: Jag har alltid intresserat mig för strategiska investeringar i effektivisering, trivsel och arbetsprestationer

Syfte: För att bättre förstå hur det moderna samhället drivs av en omättlig aptit på konsumtion, ämnar vi vidareutveckla den teoretiska och empiriska forskningen kring konsumentåtrå. Genom att undersöka de starka känslor som omgärdar en konsumtionsprocess söker vi att kartlägga vilka djupare betydelser som läggs vid föremål, i vissa fall kopplade till skapandet och upprätthållandet av den egna ide

This theoretical reflection study is a narrative self-representation that uses autoethnographical methodology to illustrate the learning outcome of the project developed while enrolled at the Entrepreneurship programme in Lund University School of Economics and Management. In the study I will use data collected extensively throughout the programme as weekly submitted learning journals. It will be

This paper is a reflection of my time spent in the Masters in Entrepreneurship program at Lund University. Coming from the US, I had different intentions and motivations upon entering the program. This paper will analyze and discuss different entrepreneurship theory related to motivation and similar topics and in turn use it as a discussion to describe my motivations throughout the program, workin

The purpose of this analytical authoethnography is to share my experiential and theoretical reflexions on how entrepreneurs keep a positive attitude and learning approach during the entrepreneurial process, specially when facing failures. First, I will analyze some theories related to entrepreneurial learning and recovery processes. The analysis is made in the light of my own experiences, which di

Syfte: Syftet med denna studie är att ta reda på hur företag aktivt arbetar med sociala medier utifrån ett kommunikationsperspektiv. Studien ämnar att beskriva och analysera de olika kommunikationsformer som företag bedriver i dessa medier. Metod: Studien tillämpar en abduktiv ansats med ett kvalitativt metodiskt angreppssätt. Vidare har netnografi via observationer på Internet använts för det emp