Essays about: "Achievement Goal Theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the words Achievement Goal Theory.

1. 16. Influential Factors within MNCs: From an Extended Agency Perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sara Ahlberg; Astrid Lindesvärd; [2015]
   Keywords : Headquarters HQ ; Subsidiary; Relationship; Goal alignment; Multi National Corporates MNCs ; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to give further understanding of the relationship between subsidiaries and HQ by applying it to the broader agency theory perspective. By providing empirical material from a case study, the purpose is to further enrich and complement the agency theory applied to the context of subsidiary and HQ relationship. READ MORE

3. 17. Can we recreate the ”Bengan Boys” era? : A case study on Athletic Talent Development Environment and psychological needs in young handball players

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Mattias Dahl; Viktor Andersson; [2015]
   Keywords : Athletic Talent Development Environment; autonomy support; Holistic ecological approach; motivational climate;

   Abstract : The study’s purpose was to describe a handball ATDE (Athletic Talent Development Environment) in the south of Sweden and to examine and derive the success factors of the ATDE, and within this context explore the motivational climate and autonomy support as perceived by members of the ATDE. The study is based on three theories: the Holistic ecological approach, Self Determination theory and Achievement Goal theory. READ MORE

4. 18. Goal setting strategies, perceived competence, goal orientation and well-being in junior and senior Swedish football players

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Sandra Haga; Amanda Idén Nordin; [2015]
   Keywords : Football players; goal orientation; goal-setting; juniors; perceived competence; seniors; well-being;

   Abstract : The objective of this study was to examine goal-setting, perceived competence, goal orientation and psychological well-being in Swedish male football players. Further it was investigated if junior players differed when compared with senior players regarding the subjects mentioned above. READ MORE

5. 19. The price of sanctions - how far are the Western powers willing to go?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofia Wallberg; [2015]
   Keywords : European Union cooperation; Sanctions policy; Ukraine crises; Visegrad countries; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The research investigate the Visegrad countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) cohesion problem finding a joint position on the EU sanctions against Russia by answering the question: What is behind the Visegrad Groups different positions and lack of unity on the EU sanctions towards Russia?. To identify what is behind the Visegrad Groups different positions the theory spring from Putnam’s two-level game theory and will focus on Tsebelis Nested game theory. READ MORE

6. 20. The Role of Gender Norms in Preventing Violence against Women: A case study from Lima, Peru

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Anna Luise Krumm; [2014]
   Keywords : Peru; Preventing Violence against Women; Norm theory; Gender Norms; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The third UN Millennium Development Goal promotes “achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women” (UNDP 2013). It reflects the fact that violence against women (VAW) is a problem of global proportions which hinders the achievement of gender equality and at the same time has negative effects on countries’ social and economical well-being. READ MORE