This BA-thesis focuses on cisterns in early modern Amsterdam, building upon the research conducted by Gawronski and Veerkamp in 2007. In their research, a number of topics are treated, such as...Show moreThis BA-thesis focuses on cisterns in early modern Amsterdam, building upon the research conducted by Gawronski and Veerkamp in 2007. In their research, a number of topics are treated, such as cistern sizes and capacities. However, little attention is spent to different functional applications of cisterns. Furthermore, spatial dispersion of cisterns in Amsterdam is completely left out. Therefore, in this thesis functional application of cisterns, divided into seven categories of context, and their spatial aspects are focused upon. Data was retrieved from the Amsterdamse Archeologische Rapporten (AAR), in which ninety-one cisterns are documented. This thesis has emerged clear differences and relations between size and capacity, and different categories of context of cisterns. These differences are explained both by functional application of the cistern, as well as wealth of its owner. Spatially, clear clusters of cisterns are recognised in post-17th century neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, canal belts and the islands of Marken and Oostenburg. Even in pre-17th century neighbourhoods, many cisterns are located in association to newly built 17th-18th century structures. In order to make more detailed conclusions about the use and dating of cisterns, more extensive documentation, and new dating methods are needed.Show less
This thesis explores the introduction and application of industrial psychology at the Rowntree's Cocoa Works in Britain during the interwar years. It reflects on the ways in which industrial...Show moreThis thesis explores the introduction and application of industrial psychology at the Rowntree's Cocoa Works in Britain during the interwar years. It reflects on the ways in which industrial psychology integrated itself within labour management.Show less
This thesis concerns research into underwater cultural heritage management (hereafter UCHM) in the Caribbean Netherlands after the 10th of October 2010, the day when Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius...Show moreThis thesis concerns research into underwater cultural heritage management (hereafter UCHM) in the Caribbean Netherlands after the 10th of October 2010, the day when Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius became special municipalities of the Netherlands. The research encompasses an overview of the known and unknown (expected) underwater cultural resources, based on the history of the islands, its natural environment, archaeological research, and information dispersed by marine parks and diving organisations. Secondly, a legal framework has been created and shows to what extent national laws and local bylaws provide protection of underwater cultural heritage, and how international treaties (such as the 1992 Valletta Convention and the 2001 UNESCO Convention) herein play part. Third, an overview of stakeholders is presented, including the way in which they are involved with UCHM; it concerns mainly the municipalities, governmental institutions, archaeological institutions, marine parks and diving organisations. This research provides an overview of the above; given that until present not much is known about the processes of UCHM in the Caribbean Netherlands. Despite the fact that underwater research in the past has shown that such heritage has to be protected against different threats (such as looting or infrastructural developments), its measures are not completely examined. Therefore, this research encompasses the measures that have been taken by means of legislation and other management tools, such as spatial planning, policy, collaboration, distribution of knowledge and public support. In addition, the tasks of the government and the contribution of archaeological institutions are examined. This contains the publishing of research, storage of finds and documentation, the use of databases, public outreach and quality standards for archaeology. The research ends with a discussion in which it becomes clear to what extent UCHM in the Caribbean Netherlands has made progress, and in which spheres it can be improved.Show less
Over the past decades, both business studies (and in particular management studies) and social sciences have increasingly emphasized the importance of the individual and thus how Culture influences...Show moreOver the past decades, both business studies (and in particular management studies) and social sciences have increasingly emphasized the importance of the individual and thus how Culture influences individual particularities. Yet, a dichotomy is today flagrant between how social sciences approach the term 'Culture' and the characteristics given to it in management studies. A new term even emerged when relating to the workplace, 'diversity'. However, almost ironically, the definition of diversity is closer to the modern sociological term of 'culture'. While 'Culture' as defined in management studies remains clearly based on studies from the end of the 20th Century. This paper addresses this central divergence, approaching the why and how it could be problematic to reduce the complexity of culture, especially concerning individuals and the workplace, as compared to sociological findings on the subject.Show less
Although there are a myriad of heritage topics, this thesis will be focusing on one major topic within it: Cultural Heritage and its management type. This paper is meant to explain what impact...Show moreAlthough there are a myriad of heritage topics, this thesis will be focusing on one major topic within it: Cultural Heritage and its management type. This paper is meant to explain what impact management has on the sites themselves, the locals, the economy and the environment. This thesis will focus on two case studies, Lijiang and Dali, both ancient cities in Yunnan. In particular it will research two models of cultural heritage management, which are the government and government/private combination led models, and then proceed to discover what model appears to have the most seemingly ‘positive’ impacts the aforementioned aspects.Show less
Het percentage van vrouwen in een managerspositie was in 2011 in Japan 6,8%. Deze scriptie geeft een overzicht van de problemen die vrouwen ondervinden tijdens het maken van carrière in Japan....Show moreHet percentage van vrouwen in een managerspositie was in 2011 in Japan 6,8%. Deze scriptie geeft een overzicht van de problemen die vrouwen ondervinden tijdens het maken van carrière in Japan. Shiseido wordt gebruikt als casestudy om te laten zien dat er bedrijven zijn die oplossingen hebben gevonden op deze problemen. Het aantal vrouwen in een managerspositie bij Shiseido was in april 2015 27,7%. Dit aantal is ver boven het gemiddelde van Japan. Hoe lost Shiseido de problemen op voor haar vrouwelijke werknemers?Show less
The purpose of this research is to examine what distinguishes Japanese women who have attained managerial positions from those who haven't, with a specific focus on social capital. The main...Show moreThe purpose of this research is to examine what distinguishes Japanese women who have attained managerial positions from those who haven't, with a specific focus on social capital. The main question is “How did Japanese women in managerial positions negotiate their surroundings and utilized their social capital for their career advancement?”, which we have attempted to answer through the conduct of through life-history research. We found that all informants were supported by their parents in various life choices, such as education and job perspectives. This equipped them not only with the cultural capital needed to find employment, but we also suggest this has influenced their attitude towards work and may have provided them with certain non-cognitive skills that helped them in their career advancement. Moreover, the roles of social networks became particularly explicit in the context of negotiating childcare with the full-time job responsibilities. It was however not a matter of expanding the network, but strengthening the already existing ties that was essential for these women. Finally, we saw that the composition of the family also played a significant role in the women's career advancement: in particular the husband's occupation and help from the parents enabled working mothers to combine their careers with childrearing activities.Show less
Karōshi (dood door te veel werk/ overwerk ) speelt vandaag de dag nog een grote rol in het Japanse bedrijfsleven. Symptomen komen voort uit stress en zijn o.a. hartaanvallen en hersenbloedingen. In...Show moreKarōshi (dood door te veel werk/ overwerk ) speelt vandaag de dag nog een grote rol in het Japanse bedrijfsleven. Symptomen komen voort uit stress en zijn o.a. hartaanvallen en hersenbloedingen. In deze paper is onderzocht welke Japanse managementstructuren van invloed zijn op karōshi. Daarbij is gekeken naar de rol van stress op de werkvloer en is er ook kort gekeken naar de cultuur van schadevergoedingen in Japan.Show less
