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 report presents a detailed analysis of the German market concerning bakeries as well as a detailed recommendation to Bakker Bart on whether they should enter the German market. This research evolved from five years of experience as a floor manager at the store Bakker Bart in Gouda. As a European …

Dit onderzoek betrof het meten van hartfrequenties tijdens muzikale- en verbale interacties. De hypothese is dat de mate van synchronisatie binnen de muziek overeen zou komen met de mate van synchronisatie van de hartfrequentie patronen. Hiervoor werden er in totaal 48 experimenten uitgevoerd. De experiment …

Abstract: The key challenge of managing Floating Production Storage and Offloading assets (FPSOs) for offshore hydrocarbon production lies in maximizing the economic value and productivity, while minimizing the Total Cost of Ownership and operational risk. This is a comprehensive task, considering the …

Vocational education and training (VET) plays a central role in preparing young people for work, developing adequate skills and responding to the labour-market needs of the economy. The transition learners are required to make from education to the workplace is a complex, and often problematic, process …

As social media become more and more relevant for brands, it is important to find ways of increasing valuable exposure for brands on social media. Valuable exposure is generated when brands create social capital for individuals. Social capital can be defined as the resources available for individuals …

The purpose of this study is to research the current situation concerning brand awareness for Africa Centre (AC). What do people from Cape Town know and what do they think of AC? Within this study research was conducted to create a clear view of the brand awareness and brand knowledge among the people …

This thesis focuses on the effect economic sanctions have on the population of Iran. It will be measured by the rate of GDP, inflation, unemployment and child mortality. For the past few years, it seems economic sanctions have been affecting the Iranians in a negative way. The research will provide an …

This book is about narrative methods and narrative research. The word narrativity derives from the Latin word narrare, which means ‘to tell’. Narratives are present everywhere. They come in the form of fairy tales, drama, drawings, art, history, biography, myths and legends. Narratives can be found at …

This chapter will give the reader a clear overview of the whole graduation assignment. The problem situation, applied theory, research, conclusion and advice are summarized into a cohesive and coherent piece of text in the following part. Retailers of small fashion stores are facing huge competition …