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  2. 1. Do societal attitudes and voluntary disclosures go hand in hand? – A study of three companies‟ annual reports from 1980-2009

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emily Jonsson; Eva-Maria Nilsson; Ylva Wahlén; [2010-06-21]
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    Abstract : Background and problem: In recent years, a debate about the negative effects of globalization, such as companies‟ exploitation of resources and how they affect individuals and societies has evolved further. In addition, it has become increasingly important with branding; companies want to create certain positive associations with their brand. READ MORE

  4. 2. Value creation and relationships in transformation : A study of social media in the travel industry

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Joakim Bergström; Mariel Svensson; [2010]
    Keywords : travel company; travel agency; internet; social media; marketing;

    Abstract : In recent years the Internet has greatly changed the travel industry and the emergence of social media has driven this change further. In the past travel companies have been natural links between customers and suppliers but today customers can buy travel directly from the supplier, making it difficult for travel companies to attract new customers and retain existing customers. READ MORE

  5. 3. An Opportunity for Renewals: : The Participatory Process and Social and Income Diversity in Brownfield Development

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Mitchell Reardon; [2010]
    Keywords : Participatory planning; brownfield developments; social and income diversity; communicative action; the just city; Norra Djurgårdsstaden; Stockholm Royal Seaport.;

    Abstract : Reardon, Mitchell. (2010) An Opportunity for Renewal: The Participatory Process and Social and Income Diversity in Brownfield DevelopmentsUrban and Regional Planning, advanced level, master thesis for master exam in Urban and Regional Planning, 30 ECTS credits.Supervisor: Dr. READ MORE

  6. 4. CEO remuneration in listed European insurance companies : Trends and justifications over the years 2005-2009

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi; Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sara Palmén; Avare Suleyman; [2010]
    Keywords : CEO; chief executive officer; remuneration; fixed pay; variable pay; short-term; long-term; benefit; Europe; insurance; incentive; attraction; retention; agency theory; financial crisis; trend; justification;

    Abstract : In the ever so increasingly competitive business climate of the 21st century, human resources are vital for corporate success. Employees need proper incentives to perform in goal-oriented manners. READ MORE

  7. 5. Cointegration and Causality in International Stock Markets: A study of long-run stochastic trends in Oil & Gas and Financials indices

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Thesis within Finance

    Author : Andreas Hellstrand; Eugenia Korobova; [2010]
    Keywords : unit root; cointegration; causality; emerging markets; decoupling.;

    Abstract : As economies around the world grow and become more integrated, it is interesting to investigate how stock markets move in relation to one another. Some activists of the theory of decoupling argue that economies of emerging markets have become so self-sufficient that they have decoupled from the developed markets. READ MORE