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  1. 21. Cultural adaptation in cross-national business relationships: The Netherlands-Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Shakila Shamsudin; Inge Verbeek; [2019]
    Keywords : Culture; Time; Trust; Adaptation; Business Relationship;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this work is to study the role that culture plays in business relationships between the Netherlands and Sweden. Further, the effects of time and trust on the business relationships are also investigated. The investigation entails whether there are cultural differences between the two countries and how those differences are managed. READ MORE

  3. 22. Where do we draw the line? : how far different cultures are willing to adopt the concept of the sharing economy

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för ekonomi

    Author : Tim Hammarlund; Viktor Sjunnesson; [2019]
    Keywords : Sharing economy; Hofstede; culture; national culture; cultural dimensions; sharing;

    Abstract : In the recent decades a new type of economic system based on collaborative consumption has increased in popularity. The new cost competitive model challenges the traditional business model that has fueled the hyper consumption, which the 20th century is known for. READ MORE

  4. 23. A study on the influence of cultural differences on the behavior of software engineers/managers between Chinese and Scandinavians.

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    Author : Tianran Wang; Shengjie Wang; [2019]
    Keywords : Software engineering; Cultural Differences; Behavioral Differences; Scandinavians; Chinese;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: In the context of increasing globalization, more and more software engineers/managers work in foreign companies, and they are exposed to the culture of different countries. According to Hofstede's five cultural dimensions, culture can be divided into Individualism and Collectivism, Power Distance, Masculinity, Uncertainty avoidance, and Long-term orientation and short-term orientation. READ MORE

  5. 24. How Does Culture Influence Experiences of Happiness and Well-being? : A Comparative Study of Chinese and Swedish Perceptions

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Monica Bartels; Eevi Salo; [2018]
    Keywords : capability approach; culture; globalization; happiness; Hofstede; subjective well-being; well-being;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to analyze if and how cultural values and expectations in society influence the experiences and perceptions of happiness and well-being. Applying a quantitative research methods approach, a survey based on previous research was conducted to compare and analyze experiences and perceptions between two contrasting cultures, China and Sweden, using Hofstede’s national culture dimensions as an analytical tool. READ MORE

  6. 25. What affects your shopping? : The impacts of values on Swedish tomato consumption

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Johan Johannesson; Clara van den Bos; [2018]
    Keywords : Tomatoes; values; sustainable consumption; Hofstede; Trompenaars; consumers; Swedish; Sweden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine what values influence Swedish consumers when purchasing tomatoes. Previous research show that there are many factors and attributes that consumers choose from. READ MORE