Essays about: "human capital"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 749 essays containing the words human capital.

  1. 1. Controlling or compensating? A qualitative study of how organizational actors' different perceptions affect the design and evaluation of training initiatives within a company

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Moa Bernard; Nicholas Nikander; [2024]
    Keywords : Human capital; Personnel controls; MCS; Competence development; Cognitive frames;

    Abstract : Competent and talented employees are important for most companies. Despite their importance, there is a difference in research on whether employees are seen as assets or investors of human capital. READ MORE

  3. 2. Breaking out of Boundaries: A multiple case-study examining the role of entrepreneurship for the internationalization of small skincare born global firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Celina Hua; Mimmy Ly; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Born Global; Internationalization; Entrepreneurial Capabilities; Effectual Logic; Human Capital; Networking Capabilities; Serendipity;

    Abstract : As the beauty and skincare market continues to grow globally, there is also a growing trend of early and rapid internationalization among skincare brands that are looking to capitalize on the global market. While this constitutes a great opportunity for companies, internationalization can be difficult for young and small firms, in particular, to effectively navigate. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Role of Language of Instruction: The Case of Morocco

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Emma Hamre; Yuki Kanayama; [2023]
    Keywords : Language of Instruction; Mother Tongue; Educational Attainment; Gender Gap; Intergenerational Transmission;

    Abstract : This paper explores the differential and intergenerational effects of Morocco's 1983 language policy that changed the language of instruction for most subjects in grades 6 to 12 from French to Classical Arabic. Although the policy has faced ongoing criticism over four decades, the plausible heterogeneous effects of the policy on marginalized groups and its intergenerational impact have yet to be investigated in the literature. READ MORE

  5. 4. Collaboration Strategies of Foundation-owned Business Bodies Influencing Innovation : Innovation in foundation-owned businesses. Multi-case study on the collaboration strategies of the foundation-owned business bodies and their influence on innovation.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Victoria Resch; Madeleine Stapfer; [2023]
    Keywords : foundation-owned business; family business; ownership; innovation; collaboration strategiess;

    Abstract : Background: Ongoing business transformations, labour shortages, and lack of resources are perceived as some of the business’s biggest challenges. Since innovation is a key driver for growth and profitability, it is indispensable for the long-term survival of a business. READ MORE

  6. 5. Unconditional cash transfers to single mothers effective for child education? – Using a historical policy experiment

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linnea Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Unconditional cash transfers; needs-based cash grants; welfare targeting; human capital development accumulation; skill formation technology; regression kink design;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I examine whether unconditional cash transfers to poor femaleheaded households have an effect on children’s educational attainment. Using a historical Swedish child allowance policy that targeted unconditional cash transfers to widow mothers with an income below a poverty threshold, I lay out a credible identification strategy, to test the hypothesis with a regression kink design. READ MORE