Essays about: "advantages of hofstede"

Found 4 essays containing the words advantages of hofstede.

  1. 1. The Perception and Impact of Cultural Differences in Cross-Border Acquisitions - An analysis of how cultural differences affect the post-acquisition performance of acquiring companies in cross-border acquisitions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adam Lundquist; Sebastian Strömland; [2022-08-18]
    Keywords : Cross-border M A; Cross-border acquisitions; Cultural differences; Cultural distance; Hofstede 6D; M A performance; Cumulative Abnormal Return in M A;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between cultural differences and the post-acquisition performance of cross-border acquisitions. Cross-border transactions have increased substantially in the last decades which has led to an increase in studies interested in finding key drivers of performance in these transactions. READ MORE

  2. 2. External Auditor’s Trust in Internal Auditors : The Cultural Effect - A Study Between Greece and Sweden

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för företagsekonomi

    Author : Nicklas Paulsson; Sofia Oikonomidi; [2016]
    Keywords : Auditor; trust; culture; internal auditor; external auditor; cultural effect; Sweden; Greece;

    Abstract : Nowadays, the importance of the external auditing is demonstrated by the highly risky business environments, that fertilize the fraud and irregularities, which lead businesses to provide mistaken financial statements and misleading financial information. The uncertainty that occurs in the decision process in businesses, enhance the risks and requires the attention of the employees. READ MORE

  3. 3. Cultural adaptation of Unilever in Vietnam

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Thi Kim Chung Nguyen; Le Linh Nguyen; [2012]
    Keywords : culture; vietnamese culture; unilever; cultural adaptation; hofstede; corporate culture; national culture; hofstede s cultural framework;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze (1) how Vietnamese business culture resembles and differs from Unilever corporate culture, (2) what advantages and disadvantages are resulted from these similarities and differences, and (3) how the company made use of the advantages and overcome the disadvantages. This thesis also aims at (4) indicating some shortcomings in Unilever‟s adaptation strategy and providing some recommendations. READ MORE

  4. 4. From Minimum Wages to Living Wages? : A case study of the export-oriented garment industry in Bangladesh

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : Gabriella Wulff; [2009]
    Keywords : bangladesh; business ethics; export oriented garment industry; living wages; management; minimum wages; minor field study;

    Abstract : This text will take you on a journey to the Far East – Bangladesh to be more specific. Inspring 2008 I went there to find some answers to the question of wages. I wanted to know if achange in focus from minimum wages to living wages could be achievable. The question willunfortunately remain unsolved at the end of the essay. READ MORE