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2. 1. Conducting business as the subsidiary: An investigation of globally implemented MCS impact on headquarter-subsidiary relations and their implications on local business opportunities

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning

   Author : Susanne Winge; Amit Paul; [2010]
   Keywords : Headquarter; Subsidiary; Management control systems; Culture;

   Abstract : As companies disperse business activities across a global market, control of subunits scattered within a multitude of countries emerges as a particular challenge. This thesis aims to investigate this association from a subsidiary perspective. READ MORE

4. 2. Shaping the Identity of the International Business School : -Accreditation as the Road to Success?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Monica Palmqvist; [2009]
   Keywords : Accreditation; Business School; Identity; Institutionalization; Internationalization; Sensemaking; Strategy as Practice; Quality Frameworks;

   Abstract : Internationalization is an important strategic issue for survival for most business schools of today. Following this, various international accreditation bodies have in recent years been very succes­s­ful in promoting accreditation as a means of gaining status and prove high quality. READ MORE

5. 3. The effects of culture on managers decision making: a case study of Mexico and Germany

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell ekonomi och samhällsvetenskap/Industrial marketing and e-commerce

   Author : Christian Becker; Sandra Palmér; [2009]
   Keywords : business administration; culture; management; decision making;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding on how decision making in Germany and Mexico could be described and how culture affect this decision making. The reason for choosing these to countries was that according to previous found results by the renowned Geert Hofstede these two countries were supposed to be quite the opposite to one another. READ MORE

6. 4. Business Improvement through People: The IKEA Distribution Center Älmhult Case

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för Management (MAM)

   Author : Alberto Laucirica; [2009]
   Keywords : företagsekonomi; business administration - organization; business administration - information; climate survey; human resources management; hrm; organizational culture; communication; organizational performance;

   Abstract : During September 2008 the Swedish company IKEA performed its annual employee survey called VOICE. As part of this survey, IKEA Distribution Center in Älmhult (DCÄ) was assessed with a result of 521 points out of 1000 points. READ MORE

7. 5. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT: A Test of the Effect of TQM on Performance and Stakeholder Satisfaction

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för Management (MAM)

   Author : OLUWATOYIN ADEDIRAN; OLUSEUN ADEDIRAN; [2009]
   Keywords : företagsekonomi; business administration - management control; business administration - marketing; business administration - organization; tqm; airlines; customer satisfaction; employee satisfaction and operational effectiveness; performance; nigeria; implementation;

   Abstract : Title: Total Quality Management: A Test of the Effect of TQM on the Performance and Stakeholder Satisfaction Authors: Adediran Oluwatoyin & Adediran Oluseun Supervisor: Anders Hederstierna Department: School of Management, Blekinge Institute of Technology Course: Master’s thesis in business administration, 15 credits (ECTS). Background and Problem Discussion: The performance of TQM Airlines and Non TQM airlines is measured comparing statistically three major performance indicator Customer satisfaction, Employee satisfaction and Operational effectiveness. READ MORE