Essays about: "cultural conflicts"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 167 essays containing the words cultural conflicts.

  1. 11. The Battle of Words. Uncovering the Narratives of the Conflict in Ukraine

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Anneli Perijäinen; [2023]
    Keywords : narrative criminology; presidential speech; conflict; war; emotion; threat; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : What if the true battleground lies not in the physical confrontations but in the complex realm of narratives? This study explores the use of narratives employed by Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy while shedding light on their techniques and the construction of competing narratives in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. Drawing on narrative theory and Philip Smith's narrative genres, the study aims to examine the leaders’ competing understandings and their use of emotions and notions of threat in relation to the Ukrainian conflict. READ MORE

  3. 12. Recruiting immigrants : A Swedish study of the recruitment practice in the hospitality industry

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Elinor Kilponen; Johanna Korssell; [2023]
    Keywords : Diversity; Immigration; Workplace; Recruitment; Diversity Management; Human Resources Management;

    Abstract : Immigration is a megatrend that continues to change our society. With an influx of people this means that the workforce becomes more diverse. READ MORE

  4. 13. Exploring Leadership Strategies and Dynamics in Leading Cross-Cultural Virtual Teams

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Prudence Kahwema; Linda Lichte; [2023]
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    Abstract : This study aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of leaders who lead cross-cultural teams virtually, examining the challenges and benefits they face, and providing valuable suggestions to help them overcome these challenges and capitalize on the benefits. The study integrates elements from leadership theories, culture theories and communication theories with empirical data to understand what makes virtual leadership of cross-cultural teams successful. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Promise of a Green Revolution : Conceptions of climate change and sustainability in local movements objecting to mining establishment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Caroline Reinhammar; [2023]
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    Abstract : This study explores how vernacular understandings of climate change and sustainability are formed in relation to local disputes concerning mineral exploration. In a search for a solution to climate change, the interest in rare earth elements (REEs), and other metals used in green technology has resulted in granting mining companies processing concessions in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 15. The role of cultural differences in group formation in a public organisation’s work environment : A qualitative study based of the cleaning service industry in the public sector

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Magdalena Ir; [2023]
    Keywords : cultural differences; group formation; public organisation; work environment; management; kulturella skillnader; gruppbildning; offentlig organisation; arbetsmiljö; ledarskap;

    Abstract : Abstract  Background   Demographic changes pose a challenge to the labour market as to how to wisely and effectively implement a diversity management policy. As the Statistics Sweden (n.d.) statistics for 2021 show, just over 90 000 people migrated to Sweden. READ MORE