Essays about: "Swedish company culture"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 268 essays containing the words Swedish company culture.

  1. 16. The effect of the dimension of culture masculinity/ femininity in communication in multinational projects

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Sebastian Escobar; Özgür Altunkaya; [2022]
    Keywords : MAS; Masculinity Femininity; Culture; Multicultural; Teams; Communication; Cultural Dimension.;

    Abstract : As companies expand their operation worldwide, multinational communication in multi-cultural teams has become an important research topic, therefore, the purpose of this study promises to offer an understanding of how different degrees of the single dimension of culture MAS (Masculinity/Femininity) affects communication in a multinational and multicultural environment, using as a starting point and reference for this study an undis-closed Swedish multinational company with operations in over 70 countries.The cultural dimension of MAS used in the study was proposed by Geert Hofstede (1980) as part of his research on culture, and it is a key element that set the bases of this work. READ MORE

  3. 17. Career Advancement and Ethnicity : The Experiences in a Multinational Swedish Company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Lava Kurda; [2022]
    Keywords : Career Advancement; Ethnicity; Diversity and Inclusion; Multinational Organization; Discrimination; Diversity Management; Ethnic Privilege; Sweden; Global.; Karriäravancemang; Etnicitet; Mångfald och Inkludering; Multinationell organisation; Diskriminering; Mångfaldshantering; Etnisk Privilegium; Sverige; Global;

    Abstract : In terms of ethnic background, the labor market of the twenty-first century may be more culturally diverse than ever. At the same time, cultural, racial and ethnic bias are frequently reflected in organizational hierarchy. READ MORE

  4. 18. Leadership change when scaling up in an entrepreneurial setting

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Jesper Vang; Dan Havner; [2022]
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    Abstract : As start-ups reach a point where they must seek new markets or otherwise expand its business to find a sustainable operational level, they enter the scaling phase. As scaling poses several new or changed parameters as well as challenges for the venture, the question of how the leadership changes arises when scaling. READ MORE

  5. 19. Construction workers’ use and experienced comfort of personal protective equipment in a winter climate.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Jenny Englund Isaksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Personal protective equipment; safety culture; construction; the winter climate;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to find out about the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a middle-sized company in the northern part of Sweden in general was like, due to the winter climate by looking at factors promoting and inhibiting the use of PPE. The study design is a case study in focus groups conducted in one company SA Englund AB. READ MORE

  6. 20. Games for Change : Exploring the Effects of the Game Climate Fresk at Schneider Electric and the Climate Engagement Potential for Employees

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Björn Nordin; Martin Wahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : Pro climate behaviour; Value-action gap; Climate ambassador; Behavioural change; Attitude change; Self- and Collective efficacy; Climate change education; Corporate climate action; Klimatpositivt beteende; Value-action gap; Klimatambassadör; Beteendeförändring; Attitydförändring; Själv- och kollektiv förmåga; Klimatutbildning; Corporate climate action;

    Abstract : Climate change creates an urgency for action to be taken at government, corporate and individual level. Changing behaviours is a necessity to meet the global temperature goal of 2 °C increase, and companies have a significant role to play in this transformation. To change these behaviours, a change needs to happen in both attitudes and actions. READ MORE