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  1. 1. Is a combination of language and vocational training an effective labour market policy for immigrants? - a quantitative study of Swedish municipalities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Rebecca Olsson; Robin Stoytchev Sulevani; [2023]
    Keywords : Combination education; Swedish for Immigrants SFI ; Vocational training; Labour market policy; Diff-in-Diff.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In recent years, Swedish municipalities have introduced programs that combine Swedish language education with vocational training. However, due to the novelty and lack of an established framework, data and research on their effectiveness in improving immigrant labour market performance is limited. READ MORE

  3. 2. Attractiveness of Digital B2B Marketplaces for Cross-Border Internationalization : A Conjoint Analysis to Investigate User Preferences

    University essay from

    Author : Claas Uebler; Sophia Reinmund; [2023]
    Keywords : digital platform; digital marketplace; cross-border; internationalization; user preferences; B2B;

    Abstract : Background: Digital platforms include various business models and represent a large and growing part of the economy empowered by digitalization. The added value of platforms depends crucially on their user interactions, which is why adopting new users is crucial. READ MORE

  4. 3. Establishment of Swedish start-ups in Germany : A study of start-ups establishing in a foreign country

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Adrian Wepplinger; Anna Rosén; [2022]
    Keywords : liability of foreignness; culture; competition; Sweden; Germany; barriers to entry; strategy; EU;

    Abstract : Background: Sweden and Germany are closely linked with one another, with cultural similarities, long history of trade and close geographic proximity. Germany is an attractive country for Swedish companies to establish in due to its central location in Europe and its position as Europe's biggest economy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Communication across cultural barriers to internationalization between Sweden and Japan : A Case Study of HMS Networks AB

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

    Author : Alexandra Jäderlind; Harumi Averfalk; [2021]
    Keywords : Internationalization; Cross-cultural communication; Cultural barriers; Case Study; Japan; Swedish owned company;

    Abstract : In the globalized economy, internationalization is necessary for companies to have a  competitive advantage to survive in the long term and Swedish companies are no exception. However, when Swedish companies enter Japan the cultural differences between the two countries are significant, which may create cultural barriers. READ MORE

  6. 5. IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR HUMAN RESOURCE STRUCTURE

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Joshua Oye; [2020]
    Keywords : Immigrant Entrepreneur; Human Resource; HR; SPSS; Ethnic; Foreign Business;

    Abstract : Most immigrants relocate to the "land of opportunities" in search of greener pastures. Because of their desperate circumstances, they often work much harder than the average American to succeed. Strong social ties embedded in ethnic communities of immigrant populations have been considered vital assets for immigrant entrepreneurs (Yang et al. READ MORE