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  2. 1. The Role of Customer Magazines Customers’ perceptions of the Volvo Trucks Customer Magazine

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik och masskommunikation

    Author : Veronica Nyblom; [2010-08-04]
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    Abstract : Title The Role of Customer Magazines - Customers’ perceptions of the Volvo TrucksCustomer MagazineAuthor Veronica NyblomCourse Bachelor thesis in Media and Communication studiesSemester Spring semester 2010Supervisor Jan StridUniversity University of GothenburgAim The purpose of this study is to investigate how the readers perceive the VolvoTrucks customer magazine, and if these perceptions correspond with the magazineobjectivesMethod Qualitative interviewsMaterial Four conducted telephone interviews with customers from South Africa,Saudi Arabia and ArgentinaMain results The main results of this research study show that the generalperception of the customer magazine is positive, and that the image of Volvo Trucksas a technically driven company should be further emphasized throughout themagazine. Furthermore, the consensus among the respondents indicates that theinterpretation and perception of the magazine is primarily derived from therespondents’ professional job role, rather than being influenced by individual orcultural norms and values. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pension Capital in Cleantech? -A study of factors obstructing Swedish National Pension Funds from investing in Clean Technology

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Oscar Hillestad-Andréasson; Daniel Karlsson; [2010-07-02]
    Keywords : Institutional investor; Pension fund; Swedish AP fund; Cleantech; Investment;

    Abstract : Prior research on investments in clean technology (cleantech) has mainly focused on issues surrounding investments by venture capitalists. This study instead aims to study issues related to institutional investments in cleantech, specifically those made by the Swedish National Pension Funds – the AP funds. READ MORE

  5. 3. Good work done well? -A study of the measurement of effectiveness and efficiency in Swedish charities

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Ridelberg; August Runge; [2010-06-23]
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    Abstract : Background: The increased number of contracts for public services and the media scrutiny following recent control failures have placed a focus on nonprofit organizations and their reporting of effectiveness and efficiency. Since nonprofit organizations per definitions are not allowed to distribute profits to the suppliers of capital, something else must be used as a substitute for this measure. READ MORE

  6. 4. Determinants of Share-Based Compensation. Evidence from companies listed at the Stockholm Stock Exchange

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Fabiana Fritzen; Niuosha Khosravi Samani; [2010-06-22]
    Keywords : Share-based compensation; determinants; use; firms’ characteristics;

    Abstract : MSc in Accounting.... READ MORE

  7. 5. Towards a Model for Maritime Spatial Planning in Sweden-a theoretical exploration of interest representation, stakeholder recognition and equity

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ida Lindbergh; [2010-06-21]
    Keywords : Maritime Spatial Planning; Legitimacy; Interest representation; Stakeholder Recognition; Information providing; Equity;

    Abstract : MSc in Environmental Management and Economics.... READ MORE