Diss. Linköping : Univ., 2002. / S. [1]-36: sammanfattning, s. 37-243: 9 uppsatser.

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abstract: This thesis explores the relationship between sports and human rights based on United Nations reports and literature within the growing Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) sector. Recognizing the benefits of sport (including physical activity and play), SDP posits sport as an effective tool for achieving humanitarian, development, and peace objectives. Inspired by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team in Training (TNT) sports charity training model, which provides participants valuable coaching in exchange for charity fundraising, this research looked at the contribution of TNT and endurance sports to SDP for individual and social change. Interviews were conducted with TNT staff and team members (who are recent or current participants of the program) in order to find out specific reasons about why people join the program and to identify the benefits of combining endurance training with charity fundraising and what impacts this had on personal life goals and challenges. Using thematic analysis to identify key themes from the interview data, the study acknowledged the program's successes in developing endurance athletes and raising money for LLS research and services but also found an additional dimension to the merit of the program. The accomplishment of completing four months of training culminating in the completion of an endurance event with the support of team mates and coaches provides a life changing experience for participants. The study concludes that positive impacts of the TNT program can be applied to other organizations, causes and social issues. In particular it showed how endurance sport not only has physiological benefits but can be used as a method of healing and reconciliation, can aid in advocacy and awareness, and promote individual development. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.A. Social Justice and Human Rights 2012

Analytical (theoretical) part of this graduation paper introduces the reader to the theory of competitiveness and teamwork. It draws attention to fundamental issues that may not be ignored in the process of building a competitive position in the market. Synthetic (application) part of the graduation paper uses the findings from the analytical part. To the Readers, especially executives of the company, presents basic information for deciding on the theme "Enhancing competitiveness through the development of teamwork."

Im Zuge der stetig voranschreitenden Internationalisierung und Dezentralisierung der Unternehmen sowie der wachsenden Informations-, Kommunikations- und Handlungsmöglichkeiten durch die neuen Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien kommt es in der modernen Arbeitswelt zu einer Um- bzw. Neugestaltung der bisher gewohnten Arbeitsstrukturen (Senst, 2001). Um dem steigenden Konkurrenzdruck standzuhalten und die eigene Marktposition und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu sichern, nutzen insbesondere kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMU) vermehrt die Möglichkeit der organisationsübergreifenden Zusammenarbeit.