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  1. 1. Antecedents of Cognitive Frames in Corporate Sustainability : An Exploration from the Start-up Perspective

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    Author : Luca Tilman Ike; Jasmin Rühl; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Sustainability issues have become increasingly relevant for businesses worldwide. Especially corporate sustainability as a comprehensive approach integrating the competing demands of social, environmental, and economic dimensions on a business creates ambiguous situations for decision-makers. READ MORE

  3. 2. IFRS PRACTICAL EXPEDIENTS: Exploring antecedents of the phenomenon and preparer choices when offered simplified accounting treatments

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

    Author : Heidi Hiltunen; Johanna Lindegren; [2023]
    Keywords : Practical expedient; Accounting choice; Cost vs. benefit; Rules vs. principles; IFRS;

    Abstract : This study investigates so-called practical expedients, a relatively new IFRS concept offering preparers simplified accounting choices. We run two parallel tracks: one qualitative part, where we analyse the definition of and the motivation for introducing practical expedients, and one quantitative part, where we collect annual report data to examine how practical expedients are applied by preparers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Faking During Employment Interviews: An Experiment Investigating the Effect of Descriptive and Injunctive Norm Alignment

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Josefine Gunnarsson; Jonna Ljungström; [2023]
    Keywords : Descriptive norms; injunctive norms; impression management; applicant faking;

    Abstract : Previous research has shown that it is common for job candidates to use faking tactics in the context of employment interviews, but situational antecedents of applicant faking has been understudied. Using an experimental design, we aimed to investigate if descriptive and injunctive norms interact to influence the intention to engage in mild types of faking during job interviews. READ MORE

  5. 4. Processing Predicate NPs: An EEG study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska; Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Språk och språkvetenskap

    Author : Ann Hermansson; [2023]
    Keywords : pronoun resolution; agreement attraction; nominal predicates; EEG; ERPs; P600; anterior negativity; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : Theories on discourse accessibility and givenness suggest that nominal discourse entities vary with regard to how likely they are to act as antecedents to anaphoric expressions. Many factors are thought to affect the accessibility of a nominal entity in the mental model, including its morphosyntactic form and grammatical role. READ MORE

  6. 5. Examining the adoption of blockchain technology in the diamond industry : Benefits and challenges of embracing disruptive innovation in conservative sectors

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Carl Cardone; Anna Zavjalova; [2023]
    Keywords : Conservative sector; diamond industry; disruptive innovation; blockchain technology; technology acceptance;

    Abstract : Industries with conservative mindsets are known for being reluctant toward adoption of new technologies and resistant to change. The diamond business is one of those examples that encounter challenges in implementing disruptive innovations like blockchain technology despite its potential benefits. READ MORE