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1. 1. CULTURAL BEHAVIORAL CHANGE- BEHIND THE SCENES : An abductive study on cultural dimensional interactions

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Chris Niklasson; Louis Olakunle Ogbere; [2024]
   Keywords : Cultural behavioral changes; Cultural dimensional interactions; Hofstede model; Cross-cultural studies; Abductive research;

   Abstract : The complex and unpredictable nature of cultural behavioral changes has posed multiple challenges for marketing practitioners during recent years. These challenges include, but are not limited to, inaccurate market forecasts, market failures, wasted resources etc. READ MORE

3. 2. What Difference Does It Make? : Comparative Panel Data Analysis of the Relationship Between CSR Initiatives and Board Composition in Sweden and the United States

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE); Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Björling; Viktor Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : CSR; ESG; Corporate Governance; Gender Diversity; Board Independence; CEO Duality; Inclusion; Board Compositions; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Theory; Critical Mass Theory; Hofstede’s National Cultural Theory.;

   Abstract : More companies have responded to the call for action, increasing their attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Corporate governance structures have proven to have an effect on how well companies are able to facilitate a sustainable trajectory, all influenced by values and norms. READ MORE

4. 3. Cultural Distance’s Effect on Short-Term Acquisition Performance - Evidence from Swedish Acquirers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alia Rezai; Ludwig Lindau; Vilhelm Thorstenson; [2023]
   Keywords : Cultural distance; Masculinity; Uncertainty Avoidance; Short-term acquisition performance; Cumulative average abnormal returns; Cross-border acquisitions; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This quantitative study aims to investigate whether cultural distance has any significant effect on short-term acquisition performance, measured as abnormal returns for Swedish cross-border acquisitions. This study adds to previous literature through filling the gap where there has been a lack of a sample of Swedish acquirers, using a multi-measurement approach, and having a broad sample of acquisitions conducted in Europe between the years 2000-2022. READ MORE

5. 4. The Impact of Distance Work on Culture Development During an Era of Digital Transformation

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Nelli Nordlund; Thirimadura Mahesha Medhani Mendis; [2022]
   Keywords : distance work; digital transformation; digital maturity; cultural differences;

   Abstract : Companies are going through a phase that is called “Industrie 4.0” where the aim is to adapt their organization and culture toward the industrial revolution that is going on. There are multiple cultural aspects to look at while going into this process. READ MORE

6. 5. Cross-Cultural Business Negotiations : The Impact of Business Cultures from a Swedish Perspective

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : Viktor Andersson; Alexandra Mets; [2020]
   Keywords : International Business Negotiation; Cross-Cultural Negotiation; Negotiation Process; Culture; Communication; Hierarchy; Cultural Adaptation; Cultural Intelligence; France; Brazil; Singapore;

   Abstract : With our increasingly competitive globalized economy, we are experiencing an emerging trend of firms competing on new international business markets (Bell et al. 2001; Huang 2010). In order to successfully negotiate in an international context, cultural sensitivity needs to be taken into consideration (Manrai & Manrai 2010). READ MORE