Essays about: "Individualism"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 167 essays containing the word Individualism.

  1. 31. Worker Ant or Your Own Boss? : A Labour Process Analysis of Foodora Riders' Experiences of Algorithmic Management

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Simon Karlernäs; [2021]
    Keywords : Algorithmic Management; Foodora; Gig Economy; Labour Process; Workplace Control; Individualism;

    Abstract : Introduction: This qualitative case study extends the research of algorithmic management by examining the experiences of food-delivery workers working for the gig company Foodora. As Foodora promotes the job as flexible and autonomous, the utilisation of labour process theory (LPT) in this study helps to uncover if these sentiments hold true in practice by examining what Foodora’s labour process looks like, and how control, autonomy, and individualism take shape in the workplace. READ MORE

  3. 32. Travel intentions and risk perception in times of Covid-19 : A study on the Millennial generation of Cologne, Germany

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Natalina Lapteva; [2021]
    Keywords : Cologne; Millennials; Covid-19; travel intentions; risk perception;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the intentions to travel among the Millennials of Colognewhile considering their travel risk perception because of the corona pandemic. The target groupand population are the Millennials of Cologne, as they appeal as most suitable due to theirtechnological advancement, full age, and specific characteristics. READ MORE

  4. 33. Culture and the Social Elements of Playing Exergames : an Exploratory Study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Lovisa Carlberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Social interaction; multiplayer; exertion games; individualism; collectivism; game patterns;

    Abstract : Involving whole-body movements into the way games are played can provide various experiences for players, especially when the gameplay requires social interactions together with other players. In addition, a person’s cultural background influences the way they look at themselves in relation to others and how they communicate. READ MORE

  5. 34. E-commerce in Greece and Sweden: A cross-country investigation of consumer privacy attitudes and behaviours

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Maria Zoi Damanaki; Michaela Kanaan; [2021]
    Keywords : Online privacy concerns; Privacy e-commerce; Cross-country online behaviour; Power-responsibility equilibrium; Hofstede’s cultural dimensions;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to contribute with a cross-country approach to the research about consumers’ online privacy concerns by investigating Greek and Swedish consumers’ privacy attitudes and behaviours in the digital marketplace. Theoretical framework: The study’s theoretical framework is based on the Power-Responsibility Equilibrium Theory (PRE) perspective and three of Hoftsede’s cultural dimensions; uncertainty avoidance, power distance, and individualism. READ MORE

  6. 35. Who is the Economista? : The Paradox of Feminism: Collectivism and Individualism Within an Online Group for Female Private Investors

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Nathalie Saller; [2021]
    Keywords : Fourth wave feminism; postfeminism; neoliberal feminism; social media; Facebook groups; separatism; women’s communities; economy; investing; consciousness raising; safe spaces online;

    Abstract : In the last few years, there has been an explosion of Facebook groups specifically directed at a female audience. One topic that seems to organize and interest Swedish women especially is money. READ MORE