Essays about: "group composition gender"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words group composition gender.

  1. 1. Hell Hath No Fury : The Influence of Female Combatants on Conflict Severity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Amelia Jade Premfors; [2023]
    Keywords : female combatants; civil war; conflict intensity; rebel groups; women fighters;

    Abstract : How does the prevalence of female combatants in a rebel group influence conflict severity? Previous research has investigated the impact conflict has on women but has overlooked women’s contributions to conflict. Diverging from this paradigm, recent quantitative research has investigated why women join rebellions, why rebel groups recruit them, and how this affects conflict dynamics and outcomes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Weathering Climate Uncertainty - A case study on factors influencing the use of Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) by smallholder farmers in Tattaguine District, Senegal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Johannes Kurt Becker; [2023]
    Keywords : Tattaguine; Senegal; WCIS use; Livelihood assets; Innovation adoption; Traditional forecasting systems; Gender; Gender norms; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research investigates how Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) have been used by farmers in the Tattaguine district of Senegal, where rainfed agriculture faces challenges due to increasing climate variability. The study employed qualitative methods, including structured interviews, key informant interviews, and a focus group discussion. READ MORE

  4. 3. An Experimental Study on Gender Differences in Leading-by-Example in a Social Dilemma

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Johanna Ohlin; [2021]
    Keywords : leading-by-example; gender differences; sequential public goods game; voluntary contribution; cooperation;

    Abstract : This study examines gender differences in leading-by-example in a social dilemma by the means of an online experiment with 350 UK participants recruited via Prolific Academic. A three-player sequential (leader-follower) public goods game is used to represent the social dilemma and gender differences in behavior related to the role of gender beliefs and the gender group composition are examined to investigate whether male or female leaders are better cooperative role models under free-riding incentives and thus more successful in crowding in. READ MORE

  5. 4. Does Boardroom Gender Diversity Affect Firm Financial Performance? : A quantitative study surveying 32 Swedish companies over the years 2011-2014

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

    Author : Jacob Elander; [2018]
    Keywords : Board of directors; corporate governance; firm value; women; gender; diversity; performance.; Styrelser; företagsledning; kvinnor; kön; jämställdhet; prestanda; kvotering;

    Abstract : The board of directors holds a key position in corporate governance. The board is responsible for the strategy and development of the firm. The gender composition of the board can affect the quality of this operating procedure by changing the dynamic of the group. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fringe benefits taxation The case of company cars as fringe benefits in Sweden : The case of company cars as fringe benefits in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Jessica Schering; [2018]
    Keywords : Fringe benefits; Fringe benefits taxation; Company cars; Welfare effects; Deadweight loss; Car exernalities.; Förmånsbil; Löneförmån; Förmånsbeskattning; Välfärdseffekt; Dödviktsförlust; Bilex-ternaliteter.;

    Abstract : While fringe benefits create value in the employer-employee relationship, implicitly subsidized fringe ben-efits risk incurring economic deadweight losses. An increasingly common fringe benefit in Europe is the company car. READ MORE