Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Commonwealth University, 2010. / Prepared for: Dept. of Biostatistics. Title from resource description page . Includes bibliographical references. Unavailable until May 27, 2015.

The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment. It is responsible for a large proportion of global CO2 emissions, as well as the use of both natural resources and energy reserves. Green building practices are becoming increasingly recognised as a way of mitigating CO2 emissions and energy consumption, with economic, environmental, social and financial benefits accruing. The aim of the research reported here is to investigate the opportunities to promote sustainable construction practices in Kuwait. This entails identifying the current status of green construction practices, the awareness level of construction stakeholders, the key drivers that motivate the implementation of green practices, as well as barriers to green construction and the risks associated with its implementation. After comprehensively reviewing the literature, primary data were collected and analysed in three phases, using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The three phases of primary data gathering consist of conducting a questionnaire survey, an interview survey and running a simulation. Local stakeholders associated with the Kuwaiti construction industry are the target population and are used as a platform from which to obtain the data. A total of 678 questionnaires were distributed and 504 completed questionnaires were received, while a total of 96 interviews were conducted. The quantitative data is then analysed through descriptive analysis and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS and Microsoft Excel, while the qualitative data is analysed using the content analysis method. Simulation analysis is performed using IES VE (Integrate Environmental Solution) computer simulation software in order to demonstrate the impact different construction materials have on the energy efficiency of the building. The main findings of this research are as follows: implementation of the concept of sustainability is low in the Kuwaiti construction industry; more action and strategies to improve and encourage this concept are therefore required in order for it to be applied efficiently in future construction projects; lack of awareness is found to be the main barrier to the use of green construction methods in Kuwait; the Kuwaiti government must take initiatives in terms of introducing standards, policies and incentives to promote green construction; the risks affecting the development of green construction processes vary and are unevenly distributed throughout the construction industry in Kuwait, but common risks, such as ‘lack of experts’, ‘limit of a green supply chain’, ‘lack of experts ‘ and ‘higher cost’, are considered the most important risks overall; improved measures concerning the use of energy-saving materials can facilitate the achievement of energy-effective building design. The findings of this study provide valuable information for organisations that intend to participate in green construction projects in Kuwait. Recommendations based on the research findings and conclusions are offered to the Kuwaiti construction industry and government. Recommendations for further research are identified.

Diss. (sammanfattning). Uppsala : Sveriges lantbruksuniv., 2003. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.

This thesis aims to analyze the business environment and the conditions for international trade in Afghanistan. The main focus is on the analysis of the risks that emerge from these conditions.

The diploma thesis deals with the issue of risks in the area of marketing communication of the company Auto Com s.r.o. The thesis is divided into several parts, the first one is the theoretical part, the second one is focused on solving the current state. The theoretical part defines the basic concepts of marketing and also explains the concept of risks. The analytical part is devoted to the analysis of the current state of the company and the resulting risks from individual analyzes, which could threaten the company. In the last part of the proposal, possible changes in the solution for improving marketing communication, thein financial evaluation and the timetable of implementation are proposed.

Submitted by Sandra Mendonça (sandra.mendonca@unioeste.br) on 2017-05-16T17:24:55Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DISSERTAÇÃO - Poliana C. Crotti Mest. em Des. Reg..pdf: 3384596 bytes, checksum: b9c71cede64383f80242c1f13de645e7 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-05-16T17:24:55Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DISSERTAÇÃO - Poliana C. Crotti Mest. em Des. Reg..pdf: 3384596 bytes, checksum: b9c71cede64383f80242c1f13de645e7 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-11-18 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The unbridled generation of solid waste and the improperly disposal have been widely discussed, in search of the waste produced by society should be minimized and the discarded waste should be mostly recycled, causing no harm to public health or the environment. When studying solid waste, it’s necessary to take into account all aspects that interact with the very solid waste, that is, health, environmental, social, cultural and institutional aspects. The total generation of SW in Brazil in 2014 was approximately 78.6 million tons, representing an increase of 2.9% of 2013 to 2014, index higher than the population growth rate in the country in the period, which was 0 9%. Given this, the main objective of this work is to verify If the potential of solid waste generation - SW, in the municipalities of Paraná South west, relates to the socio-economic, demographic and environmental issues in 2000 and 2010. As for the method, it was used the multiple regression analysis, which is a statistical method for providing values of one or more dependent variables through a series of independent variables. It is concluded that the variable that contributed to explain the differential generation of solid waste in the municipalities of Paraná South west for the year 2000 was the GDP and GDP per capita. For the year of 2010 showed significant the same variables GDP and GDP per capita, as well as population geometric rate, reflecting government subsidies that stimulate income and consequently the marginal propensity to consume (GCMP) of the population of the cities of the South west, increasing the generation of solid waste. / A geração desenfreada de resíduos sólidos (RS) e a forma inadequada de descarte vêm sendo discutidas amplamente, na busca de que a quantidade de lixo produzido pela sociedade deve ser diminuída e o lixo descartado deve ser ao máximo reaproveitado, não causando danos à saúde pública e nem ao meio ambiente. Ao se estudar os RS deve-se levar em conta todos os aspectos que interagem com o próprio resíduo sólido, ou seja, aspectos nas áreas: de saúde, ambientais, sociais, culturais e institucionais. A geração total de RS no Brasil em 2014 foi de aproximadamente 78,6 milhões de toneladas, o que representa um aumento de 2,9% de 2013 para 2014, índice superior à taxa de crescimento populacional no país no período, que foi de 0,9%. Diante deste exposto, o objetivo principal deste trabalho é verificar se o potencial de geração de RS, nos municípios do Sudoeste do Paraná, se relaciona com os aspectos socioeconômicos, demográficos e ambientais nos anos de 2000 e 2010. Quanto à metodologia, foi utilizada para análise a regressão múltipla que é uma metodologia estatística de valores de uma ou mais variáveis dependentes através de um conjunto de variáveis independentes. Conclui-se que a variável que contribuiu para explicar os diferenciais de geração de resíduos sólidos nos municípios do Sudoeste do Paraná para o ano de 2000 foi o PIB e o PIB per capita. Para o ano de 2010 mostraram-se significativas as mesmas variáveis PIB e PIB per capita, refletindo, desta maneira, os subsídios governamentais que estimulam a renda e consequentemente a propensão marginal a consumir (PmgC) da população dos municípios do Sudoeste, aumentando a geração de resíduos sólidos.

The importance of testing the co-alignment model has been emphasized by several researchers in the past. The present study is an attempt to test the model using theories in corporate finance and strategic management, which will also prove the commonalties that exist between these domains of business research. This will help support the arguments of some researchers in the hospitality industry who have stressed the importance of assessing the firm's strategies using concepts in finance. The overall objective of this study is to test the viability of the co-alignment model using strategic management and corporate finance theory. The present study identifies the dimensions and variables using prior research within each of the constructs studied under the management and corporate finance domains, vis-a-vis environment risk, corporate strategy, capital structure and firm performance. The relationship between the constructs and dimensions were tested for the dependencies between them using surrogates used in prior research through a priori hypothesized relationships. The unit of analysis was the corporate level, and hence, the study included corporate level data of restaurant firms. The research design included cross-sectional data of restaurant firms that were averaged across an a priori defined time period. These firms were selected based on certain criteria that helped control for country effects and industry effects. Therefore, the publicly traded firms selected as part of the sample were based in the U.S. serving markets predominantly within the country. The statistical analysis was conducted using cross-sectional regression. Results indicate that a high variance in firm performance is explained by the co-alignment between environment risk, corporate strategy, and capital structure. Furthermore, the hypothesized relationships between variables that represent the constructs hold good while using accrual and cash flow returns as surrogates of firm performance. This key finding provides the base for future research efforts, which could focus on developing the model through the use of surrogates that are used in both strategic management and corporate finance research. Also, the sample could be extended to include privately owned restaurant firms that serve markets within the U.S., which will help improve the generalizability of the co-alignment model. / Ph. D.

In my diploma thesis I deal with the issue of the working environment in the woodworking industry and the diversity of the associated risks, such as noise, dust, vibrations, chemicals, physical load and working position. This issue is current due to the rise of custom joinery. Demand also rises for the quality hard wood and its products, so part of my work deals with this issue as well. I find problematic the variability of the work environment related to measurable environmental parameters. The theoretical part will be based on literature and legislation related to this issue. The areas related to wood-processing operations will be detailed. This issue is handled mainly in relation to the hygiene of work and occupational medicine. Therefore the legislation and terminology, on which the practical part is based, devote a considerable part of the theoretical part. Three companies operating in Southern Bohemia were deliberately selected for research. The practical part is based on the measurement protocols of the individual working environment factors. I obtained the results using secondary analysis of data from measurement protocols of individual factors, professional literature, decrees, government regulations and laws. Two objectives and three research questions have been set for research. Objective 1: The work will identify risk factors for the work of woodworkers. Objective 2: The work will evaluate proposals for employers' precautions to protect the health of workers in individual woodworking plants. V1: Are there significant differences in the occurrence of risk factors in woodworking with regard to the way wood and its products are processed? V2: Are there significant differences in the precautions for the health protection in wood production according to the way of processing of wood and its products? V3: How does hardwood dust affect woodworking technology and health protection precautions? The first objective was chosen for the factual description of the working environment of individual companies, as the individual operations differ significantly from the occurring risk factors and their risk. The second objective was chosen with regard to the importance of properly chosen health protection precautions. Failure to comply with the employer's obligations linked to the protection of workers' health may result in serious and permanent damage to health. The importance of appropriately chosen precautions results from the final part of my work.

This thesis deals with the analysis and evaluation of quality, environmental, and security risks, hazards and application of appropriate methodology to a particular construction project. For an application is selected the key construction technology - walling. Diploma thesis establishes a framework for risk management on the basis of established integrated management system (IMS) defines the objectives and mechanisms in controlling adherence to standards, evaluation of business risks, defining risk management strategies, the draft risk management procedures, monitoring their functioning, assessing their performance and any improvement and support the process of supplying the required information.

The purpose of this diploma thesis is to analyze and compare statistics of work accidents, to find shortcomings and to suggest possible solutions to these shortcomings for the Czech Republic. The analysis and comparison of statistics is focused on the Czech Republic and neighboring countries, which are Slovakia, Poland, Germany and Austria in 2015-2020. Furthermore, the thesis focuses on the activities of labor inspection. There is also an analysis and comparison of activities in the Czech, Slovak, Polish and Austrian Republics in 2015-2020.