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  1. 1. Human Rights Washing? : The process of rationalising human rights in corporations

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sofia Zetterlund; Nora Bergström Gombrii; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and human rights; rationalisation; consulting; legitimacy; UN guiding principles on business and human rights;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate the process of consulting businesses on human rights through the concept of rationalisation. Corporations have struggled to act in accordance with what is considered responsible business conduct and this has put their legitimacy at risk. READ MORE

  3. 2. Collaboration avenues and structures within local climate adaptation governance - The case of local climate adaptation governance in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Tomas Vörlund Rylenius; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change adaptation; Governance; Governmentalization; Societal challenges; Holistic adaptation; Fragmentation; Inter-governmental collaboration; Organizational structures; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change adaptation is essential to future-proof societies around the world. It is a cross-sectorial undertaking which requires collaboration, structure, long-term planning, and resources. READ MORE

  4. 3. Maintaining well-being when working remotely : Work habits of employees at a geographical IT office in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic, their perceived well-being and productivity

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Henrik Sigeman; My Adolfsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Remote work; geographical IT; well-being; productivity;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways changed how we live our lives. As a means to decrease the risks, working at a distance is now common for most employees during the pandemic. A problem that has arisen is getting overall information on how employees well-being and productivity has been affected by the new forced work environment. READ MORE

  5. 4. Is Your Diversity Agenda Really Working? : A case study on Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lawko Karim; Julia Lindahl; [2021]
    Keywords : Diversity and Inclusion; Diversity Management; Ethnic Minorities; Human Resource Management; International Business;

    Abstract : In the last decades, research in the field of diversity management has placed a focus on inclusion. It is argued that a diverse and inclusive workplace can lead to productivity and creativity, thus economic growth. READ MORE

  6. 5. Leading Teams in Times of Turmoil : The forced transition into the digital future

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Lundström; Julia Löfstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : Crisis; COVID-19; team leadership; virtual teams; virtual work environment; digital transition; distance leadership;

    Abstract : Background: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the associated restrictions and recommendations has forced a transition into a more digital and virtual environment. Thus, businesses have faced numerous challenges regarding both leading and working at a distance. READ MORE