Essays about: "Country-of-origin effects"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 35 essays containing the words Country-of-origin effects.

1. 11. FIRM-RELATED FACTORS AND THEIR CONTINGENT EFFECT ON MOTIVATIONS TO RESHORE

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Valentina Khomenko; Gunnar Ruland Osburg; [2018]
   Keywords : Manufacturing reshoring; reshoring motivations; firm-related contingent factors;

   Abstract : Background: In the last decades, with a shift in global competitive conditions, increased labor costs, developments in automation and robotics, rising environmental concerns, and increased importance of country of origin from a consumer perspective, manufacturing companies started moving their production back to their respective home countries, while others are staying offshore. To address the above-mentioned changes, reshoring can possibly become a suitable strategy for every firm, which operates in its specific industry and creates a special internal and external environment due to the interaction with its customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders. READ MORE

3. 12. Effects of cultural differences on non-european entrepreneurs while establishing a start-up company in sweden

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Munira Hossain; [2018]
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   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to illustrate how cultural differences influence start-up companies established by young non-Europeans and how they overcome this. When immigrants want to start a business in a foreign country they have to overcome a number of challenges. READ MORE

4. 13. The Unknown Charm of Finnish : Exploring how Finland as a country of origin and Finnish country image effects on purchase intentions

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Tiara Kuutti; Iiro Vilonen; [2017]
   Keywords : Country of Origin; Country Image; Finland; Country of Origin effect; Purchase Intentions;

   Abstract : Today when the global competition is getting fiercer and the world can be seen as a one big market, the countries of origin and country images have a significant role when consumers are evaluating products and services. Therefore, this research will focus on Finland as a COO and on Finnish country image. READ MORE

5. 14. Trust and Relationship Building during an International Market Expansion : The case of Elekta

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Claudia Roppelt; Carlos Alejandro Royo Trallero; [2017]
   Keywords : Relationships; Trust; Healthcare; Cultural differences; Communication; Brazil; Sweden; Elekta;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate how relationships are built in a cross-cultural setting and to identify which interpersonal factors need to be taken into account to guarantee the successful creation of relationships.   Methodology: The method of this study follows a qualitative approach through the gathering of empirical data. READ MORE

6. 15. Understanding the impact of pollutants: the effect of air, water and waste pollutants on international firm performance

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Aileen Booijink; [2017]
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   Abstract : This study investigates how different type of pollutants influence international firm performance. The dataset covers 1804 firms from 43 countries and 20 industries. Five different types of pollutants are used as well as five different financial performance measures. READ MORE