Essays about: "Hofstede s framework"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 37 essays containing the words Hofstede s framework.

  1. 11. Turned Tables in The Global Economy : Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment and Cultural Risk Reduction in Sweden

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Carl-David Lundström; Ingrid Höllisch; [2017]
    Keywords : Outward foreign direct investment; FDI; internationalization; Uppsala model; network approach; born-global; bred-global; establishment; risk; risk reduction; Sweden; China; guanxi; guanxiwang; Hofstede; trade-facilitating organizations; investment-facilitating organizations; psychic distance; cultural distance;

    Abstract : Background: People’s Republic of China has attracted much FDI throughout the decades. According to the World Bank (2016), China has received approximately 20 per cent of the total FDI to developing countries the last ten years which has contributed to the country’s huge economic growth. READ MORE

  3. 12. Sustainable Chic : A cross-cultural study on Millennials' perception of sustainability and intended buying behaviour in the fast fashion industry

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Elin Johansson; Vanessa Julianose; Lisa Winroth; [2017]
    Keywords : Cross-cultural; Fast fashion; Intended buying behaviour; Millennials; National culture; Perception of sustainability; Sustainability; Sustainable consumer behaviour;

    Abstract : Globalisation has led to a rising need for sustainable efforts, not least in the fast fashion industry which is associated with unsustainable procedures in order to meet consumers’ needs and desires. In the fast fashion industry, collections of ecological fabrics, fair working conditions as well as higher quality are examples of sustainable actions. READ MORE

  4. 13. CSR in Brazil : The impact of culture and values

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Romanska och klassiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna-Kaisa Maaria Sainio; [2017]
    Keywords : CSR; Brazil; Hofstede’s cultural dimensions; GIFE Census; WVS;

    Abstract : CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, is growingly being adopted in Brazilian companies and other organizations. The literature about the phenomenon suggests that in Brazil, like in many developing countries, the nature of CSR is strongly based on philanthropic culture for historical, political, and social reasons. READ MORE

  5. 14. Working Capital Management and National Culture : a Cross Country Study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Katri Elo; Tuuli Tanska; [2016]
    Keywords : cultural impact; working capital management; working capital determinants; working capital efficiency; cash conversion cycle; international finance; cultural finance;

    Abstract : Earlier research illustrates that national culture influences financial decision making. In working capital management, the research has been limited and the various results regarding this relationship have been ambiguous. However research has been limited and the results can differ. READ MORE

  6. 15. Africa: Open for Business : Exploring the dynamic business culture of sub-Saharan Africa from the perspective of Swedish firms

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Michaela Karlsson; Emma Meijer; [2016]
    Keywords : Globalization; culture; business culture; sub-Saharan Africa; Ubuntu; Swedish firms;

    Abstract : The purpose of the thesis is to investigate the business culture in sub-Saharan Africa by analyzing how Swedish firms perceive and adapt to the business culture. This multiple case study has been conducted with a qualitative method and deductive approach by collecting primary data from five case firms that currently are active in the sub-Saharan region. READ MORE