Essays about: "employment in foreign countries"

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1. 6. Foreign Direct Investment and Gender Inequalities in Labour Force Participation in African Countries

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

   Author : Nadab Abraha; [2020]
   Keywords : FDI; gender inequality; labour force participation; trade; economic growth; income inequality and education; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) has been described as a mechanism to promote employment. Recent research suggests that FDI could even impact gender inequalities in labour force participation. READ MORE

3. 7. Of Algorithms and Autocrats: A Case Study of Chinese Computational Propaganda Exploitation for Soft Power During Covid-19 Crisis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sarp Duyar; [2020]
   Keywords : Covid-19; Computational Propaganda; Soft Power; Strategic Narrative; Political Bots; Law and Political Science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study explores the Chinese computational propaganda exploitation during the Covid-19 crisis. By demonstrating the intricacies of this case of computational propaganda utilization, this research attempts to answer an even larger question: How do authoritarian countries incorporate computational propaganda to their soft power strategies. READ MORE

4. 8. Managing Swedish Gender Equality Policies in Shanghai : A study on how Swedish based corporations, established in Shanghai, manage Swedish gender equality policies cross-culturally

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Pontus Erlandsson; Gustaf Joelsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Cross-Cultural Management; Policy Management; Corporate Cultural Imperialism; Corporate Culture; Corporate Policies; CSR; Managing Gender Equality Policies; Interkulturell Management; Policy Management; Kulturimperialism; Företagsrelaterad Kulturimperialism; Företagskultur; Företagspolicyer; CSR; Jämställdhetspolicyer; Hantering av Jämställdhetspolicyer;

   Abstract : Despite policy efforts by the Chinese state to eradicate gender inequality, statistics show that the issue of gender discrimination in the work domain has become increasingly acute in modern day China. The prevailing gender inequality derives from China’s deeply rooted masculine oriented cultural and societal structure, and traditional norms and values towards women in the work domain are fighting the policies against gender inequality that the Chinese state has implemented. READ MORE

5. 9. Childhood neighborhood and the transition to parenthood in Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Ezdani Khan Sabil; [2018]
   Keywords : Neighborhood; Fertility; Parenthood; Attitude; Value; Scalable neighborhood; Segregation; Sweden;

   Abstract : This thesis is exploring the association between childhood neighborhood and the time of the transition to parenthood. In addition, it also explores the relationship between neighborhood and individual attitudes related to fertility behavior. For this purpose, two different datasets were combined. READ MORE

6. 10. To Work or not to Work : An empirical study that focuses on the effects of the largest employment programme of local unemployed workers in Växjö, Sweden.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

   Author : Sander Eefting; [2018]
   Keywords : On-the-Job; Job Training Programmes; Employment Programmes; Unemployment; Sweden; Labour Market; Swedish Employment Service; Växjö;

   Abstract : Employment programmes, or on-the-job training programmes, are designed to increase the likelihood of unemployed workers receiving work opportunities by providing actual work experience. Whether the unemployed workers lack human resources, obtained a degree in a foreign country or simply need a boost towards obtaining a new job, these programmes give workers the opportunity to execute tasks at organised firms and therefore strengthen their connection to the labour market. READ MORE