This research is aimed at providing an answer to the following question, ‘Which factors can be identified as effective for the three global implementation partnerships – the ICRC programme GPHI2, ICCO and the UN Global Compact – to organise the collaboration between the private sector and the humanitarian …

This report presents a detailed analysis of the German market concerning the bedding industry as well as a detailed recommendation to Royal Textile on whether they should enter the German market and how. Therefore the focus of this report refers to further expansion of Royal Textile on the European market. …

This thesis gives an overview about how YCall (a VoIP App) can be positioned in the Dutch market. This positioning helps to minimalize information overload in the mind of consumer, and thereby leaving a clear impression and message about the product and brand. Thus, by designing the most suitable market …

Awareness regarding the challenges involved in creating a sustainable food system has affected the ways in which businesses market their products and how consumers decide whether to buy these products. Businesses directly communicate different quality aspects of their products to consumers mainly through …

SummaryThe built environment accounts for 40% of the total energy consumption and over 38% of the totalcarbon dioxide emissions. Fortunately, the role of environmental sustainability has increased in thereal estate sector but unfortunately it is falling behind on implementing sustainability policies.Therefor …

Management Summary Litter is a social and environmental problem with undesirable consequences. Facility managers and cleaning companies of universities of applied sciences, consider indoor litter as a hot topic. Universities should take the litter issue serious. Less litter could contribute to cost …

Dit afstudeerdossier is geschreven voor het afstuderen door Feline Schäffers (10037470). De afstudeeropdracht is 'Ontwerp van een portal/marketplace voor de Haagse Makers; waar mensen ruimte, experts en machines kunnen boeken.'. Allereerst is er deskresearch en doelgroeponderzoek uitgevoerd, vervolgens …

The inland shipping industry contributes substantially to the trade relations between the Netherlands and Germany. The industry is different from other transport modes (rail, road and air) in that ships are more environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Yet, it faces many structural problems that …

This research was conducted as a response to the recent trend of flexibilization in the European labor market. Factors for its fast emergence include the increased international competition and the effects of the economic crisis in Europe. Young workers have become overrepresented in flexible jobs. The …

The role of the 21st century energy sector has developed into being essential for the drafting of the national security strategies of the world’s nations. Hence, the states develop particular approaches and strategies in order to attain energy security. Furthermore, those particular actions, undertaken …