This thesis is written for Kwekerij De Vesting to determine to what extent a brand of zucchinis can be successful within the Dutch market. Kwekerij De Vesting started to grow zucchinis without any knowledge of the Dutch market in February 2015. This research assesses the needs and desires of the potential …

De fashionmarkt verandert sterk door zowel de toename van veranderende klantbehoeftes als toenemende concurrentie. Binnen deze context heeft het jonge bedrijf ‘BALR.’ de wens om een krachtig kledingmerk te worden. Deze wens is dan ook de aanleiding van dit onderzoek naar de merkwaarde van een opkomend …

Purpose: To present a new Value Adding Management model in order to support decision makers in identifying appropriate interventions to add value to the organisation, to manage its implementation, and to measure the output and outcomes. Theory: The paper builds on value adding management theories and …

This study was inspired by the seemingly incorrect valuation of investments during equine auctions and the fact that the investments are not valued in a mathematical way. Equine auctions form a tremendous place for both, traders and buyers, to gather and trade equine assets in a most efficient way. Each …

From the thesis: This thesis document is the result of research conducted by Peter Straver in culmination of the Master of Informatics in the field of Information Management. The research is supervised by dr. Bas van Gils. Business information, held within information systems, is critical for most organizations. …

Drawing on a multiple case study of acquisitions of UK biopharmaceutical firms, we develop an analytical framework that elucidates how key determinants of the knowledge base of science-based firms and their combinations through M&As interact and affect post-acquisition investment in the target's R&D …

SURFnet en de special interest group Open Education brengen regelmatig thema-uitgaven uit over open en online onderwijs. In deze editie staat het thema ‘open textbooks’ centraal.

Today’s world of work is characterized by high performance needs and demanding work hours. In order to remain competitive, organizations seek ways to promote a healthy and motivating work design for attracting and retaining a skilful and productive workforce. The rising number of dual-earner families …

De communicatieprofessionals van vandaag en morgen kunnen niet zonder de taal van de bestuurskamer. Hun toekomst ligt in het begrijpen en aan kunnen van de uitdagingen waar elke organisatie voor staat. Gesprekspartner zijn voor de leiding van een organisatie. Weten hoe communicatie kan helpen als het …

The main aim of this dissertation is to find answer to the central question of this thesis: What are the most effective measures to counter the spread of virtual Jihadism in the Netherlands? In order to investigate and give answer to the research question, research has been done by analysing existing …