Essays about: "case study about cultural differences"

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  1. 1. “Establishing a Business in Sweden: Motivations and Challenges for Immigrants” - A case study of South Asian Immigrant

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rima Arzuman; [2023-07-19]
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    Abstract : Background Sweden has been one of the most popular destinations for immigrants from South Asia in recent years due to its strong economy and high standard of living. However, establishing a business in Sweden can be challenging for immigrants due to cultural differences, language barriers, and a lack of knowledge about Swedish business practices. READ MORE

  2. 2. GOVERNANCE BEYOND BORDERS The Extraterritorial Reach of OECD National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mirja Sund; [2023-06-20]
    Keywords : Business and human rights; Non-judicial mechanisms; Extraterritoriality; OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; OECD National Contact Points;

    Abstract : As increasingly powerful actors in a globalised world, multinational corporations are often able to evade responsibility for human rights violations and other misconduct occurring in their own operations or supply chains. Since courts face limitations when attempting to exert jurisdiction outside of their state territories, state-based non-judicial mechanisms such as the OECD National Contact Points (NCPs) have been established to fill this gap by mediating between corporations and victims of corporate human rights abuses with the aim of providing remedy to the latter. READ MORE

  3. 3. Coins, glass shards and other means of payment - A comparative study of Scandinavian Charon object burials using R. Dawkins’ meme theory

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Markus Ahlberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Charon’s fee; Obolus; Roman Iron Age; Migration Period; Elite Burial; Mercenary; Meme; Engbjerg; Himlingøje; Högom; Kälder; Hol; Gile; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis’ topic is to investigate the evolutionary dispersal of the Charon’s fee or Obolus rite outside the Roman provinces in Northern Europe, with a specific focus on Roman Iron Age and Migration Period Scandinavia. The aim of this study is therefore to add further understanding to the spread of Roman cultural influences outside the imperial borders and what made Roman material and ideological culture so attractive to the Germanic and Scandinavian Iron Age peoples. READ MORE

  4. 4. Digital Differences within Cultural Cornerstones : A Case Study of the Digital Tools and Implementations at the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Wilma Enström; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Humanities; New museology; Digital tools; Digital implementations; Sweden; Cultural heritage museums; Museum visitors; Educational games; Museum employees;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a case study conducted at the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm, focusing on the digital tools and implementations within the exhibitions of the museum. It aims to explore the perspectives and interactions on digital tools and implementations of both museum employees, and visitors, examining the potential discrepancies that may arise. READ MORE

  5. 5. Local Public Actors’ Flood Risk Perceptions and the Connection to Flood Risk Management : A Comparative Case Study of the Municipalities of Karlstad and Kristinehamn

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Frida Jansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Risk Perception; Flooding; Disaster Risk Reduction; Risk Management; Cultural Theory of Risk;

    Abstract : The frequency and severity of floods have increased due to climate change and achieving successful disaster risk reduction is deemed crucial to attain preparedness and sustainability. The responsibility for society’s preparedness mainly resides with local public actors. READ MORE