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  1. 1. Navigating the Happiness Economics Landscape: Mapping the Influences on Life Satisfaction and Possible Interventions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Klendeta Bivolaku; Linn Hellqvist; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Happiness Economics; Personality traits; Life satisfaction; World Bank’s STEP survey; WVS; Double-lasso; Forward selection;

    Abstract : This study explores factors that influence subjective well-being in low- and middle-income countries by analysing unique individual- and country-level data. The study focuses on several unexplored determinants including personality traits, economic shocks and cultural differences. READ MORE

  3. 2. NAVIGATING WORKPLACE CONFLICT A case study of local and foreign employees at an international company in Tanzania

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Suzana Aroko; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Intercultural conflict; workplace conflict; culture; conflict management styles; Tanzania; Kenya; Germany; United States of America;

    Abstract : In the era of global trade and professional ties across borders, understanding how individuals from diverse contexts frame and respond to workplace conflict is critically important. Researchers have found various variables with some correlation to preferred conflict management style. READ MORE

  4. 3. Locating the Effects of Emotional and Aesthetic Labor on Performance Through the Lens of Flight Attendants : —An investigative qualitative study of a low-cost and a premium airline

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Athina Spyridonos; Hala Zeeb; [2023]
    Keywords : aesthetic labor; emotional labor; employee performance; flight attendants; low-cost airline; premium airline; motivation; Herzberg;

    Abstract : This research implemented a multiple case study design to investigate the effects of aesthetic and emotional labor in the premium airline context of Emirates, in comparison to the low-cost airline context of easyJet. This was achieved through the conduct of interviews with flight attendants from each airline as they are the frontline employees who are mostly concerned with the implementation of these standards. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ethical Limbo and Enhanced Informed Consent in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy : Identifying New Challenges and Ethical Dimensions

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för filosofi och tillämpad etik

    Author : Rawad Yonus; [2023]
    Keywords : classic psychedelics; psychedelic experience; mystical experience; biomedical ethics; informed consent;

    Abstract : Human cultures have used classic psychedelics for healing purposes for millennia, emphasizing their subjective effects. In the 21st century, research has been revived to investigate the therapeutic effects of these substances. READ MORE

  6. 5. To Spy the Lie. Detecting the Insider Threat of Espionage

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Emma Bergström; [2023]
    Keywords : Insider threat; insider risk; espionage; personality traits; theoretical model of risk factors; personality assessment;

    Abstract : Acts committed by insiders have risen during past years, and there is a need for a better understanding of how preventive measures can be used, not just remedial action after the fact. The current narrative in research when discussing espionage was motive; why someone committed espionage. READ MORE