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1. 21. Communication across cultural barriers to internationalization between Sweden and Japan : A Case Study of HMS Networks AB

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

   Author : Alexandra Jäderlind; Harumi Averfalk; [2021]
   Keywords : Internationalization; Cross-cultural communication; Cultural barriers; Case Study; Japan; Swedish owned company;

   Abstract : In the globalized economy, internationalization is necessary for companies to have a  competitive advantage to survive in the long term and Swedish companies are no exception. However, when Swedish companies enter Japan the cultural differences between the two countries are significant, which may create cultural barriers. READ MORE

3. 22. Licence to Talk : Sustainability Managers and their Managerial Realities within the Corporate Sustainability Paradox

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mounia El hajjari Borg; Elin Sundberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability managers; sustainability-dedicated professionals; sustainable development; sustainable management; corporate sustainability; corporate paradox; CSR; stakeholders; governance; sustainability strategies; communication; strategic communication; sustainability reporting; non-financial disclosure; private sector in Sweden; paradox approach; paradox perspective; business case; social and environmental responsibility; organizations; multinationals; MNC; Nils Brunsson; organizational theory; organizational hypocrisy; neo-institutionalism; organizational individuals; organizational tension on the individual level; decision-making; action; business operations; isomorphism; institutional logics; market logics; reporting frameworks; GRI; global reporting initiative; walk the talk; change making; change agent; systemic change; behaviour and human resources; identity work; organizational sociology; legitimacy; organizational external and internal pressures.; Hållbarhetschefer; hållbarhetsrelaterade roller; hållbar utveckling; hållbar ledning; hållbarhet; paradox; CSR; intressenter; styrning; hållbarhetsstrategier; kommunikation; strategisk kommunikation; hållbarhetsrapportering; icke-finansiell information; privat sektor i Sverige; paradox perspektiv; affärsstrategi; socialt och miljöansvar; organisationer; multinationella företag; MNC; Nils Brunsson; organisationsteori; organizational hypocrisy; hyckleri; neo-institutionalism; organisatoriska individer; individnivå; beslutsfattande; affärsverksamhet; isomorfism; institutionell logik; marknadslogik; rapporteringsramverk; GRI; global reporting initiativ; walk the talk; förändringsarbete; förändringsagent; systemförändring; beteende och mänskliga resurser; identitetsarbete; organisatorisk sociologi; legitimitet; externa och interna påtryckningar.;

   Abstract : While sustainability-dedicated managers and related titles represent a profession that has hardly existed for more than a decade, it is not surprising that the field of research concentrating on these professionals is in itself relatively new. With an increasing demand for corporations to take their social and environmental responsibility, and a corporate sustainability characterized by tension and paradox, we found it of importance to explore the role and entanglements of these professionals. READ MORE

4. 23. Attaining Legitimacy in Defiance of a Tarnished Reputation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Olof Ström; [2021]
   Keywords : Gazprom; corporate legitimacy; corporate reputation; stakeholder theory; corporate governance; fiduciary duty; moral foundations theory; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : PJSC Gazprom is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, but has a tarnished reputation and some critics question its corporate legitimacy. Using the moral foundations theory as a basis, a thematic content analysis was conducted to examine PJSC Gazprom’s efforts to support its reputation and legitimacy. READ MORE

5. 24. The usage of internal communication to engage and motivate employees towards a company’s sustainability goal - A case study of Perrigo Nordic’s internal communication regarding their ‘No-plastic transport packaging’ goal

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Caroline Ekblad; Linnéa Ljungvall; [2020-07-01]
   Keywords : internal communication; employee engagement; sustainability and sustainability goals;

   Abstract : Background: Due to the increased awareness by society concerning sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030, companies are faced with higher demands on their sustainability commitments. In order for a company to implement and reach its sustainability goals, the management needs to provide employees with information and create a common understanding. READ MORE

6. 25. Searching for Internal Legitimacy in Climate Risk Management - A Case Study of Commensuration in A Swedish MNC

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Mikaela Bjure Mannshausen; Johanna Sjöström; [2020-06-22]
   Keywords : Climate risk; Risk management; Quantification; Disclosure; Legitimacy; Investors and Communication;

   Abstract : Climate change is one of the biggest issues of modern times and due to potential significant economic impacts, climate change is nowadays considered to be one of the 21st century’s most critical areas in corporate risk management. Previous research stress legitimacy from external stakeholders as the main driver in the adoption of standardized frameworks in corporate sustainability. READ MORE