Essays about: "Knowledge Management in Multinational companies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the words Knowledge Management in Multinational companies.

1. 21. Environmental management system's impact on corporate social responsibility : A case study of a multinational company operating in China

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Chen Chen; Paul Torstensson; [2015]
   Keywords : Environmental management system; Corporate social responsibility; Sustainable development; Energy efficiency;

   Abstract : Today, companies face a variety of environmental challenges, especially when it comes to evaluating energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact. This thesis examines how environmental management systems affects energy efficiency, and if it could contribute to sustainable development and increase corporate social responsibility. READ MORE

3. 22. Enforcing sustainable sourcing: A framework based on best practices

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Marketing and Logistics

   Author : Sergii Tkachenko; Kristina Rib; [2014]
   Keywords : Sustainable supply chain management; sustainable sourcing; green procurement; life cycle analysis; triple bottom line; best practice; environmental business practices;

   Abstract : Problem – Companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability issues in response to internal and external pressure. Research on sustainable performance of focal companies is vast; however there is a lack of guidelines for managing sustainability in extended supply chains. READ MORE

4. 23. Integration and Onboarding - an International Dimension. A study of integration and management adjustments for Swedish companies operating on the Japanese market

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maria Wlosinska; Ulrika Dillner; [2013-07-15]
   Keywords : Onboarding; Strategies; Culture; Japan; Integration;

   Abstract : The importance of managing and integrating employees in a globalized world with infinite numbers of multinational companies is certainly increasing. Researchers believe that people is nowadays the only resource that truly differentiates markets and cultures from each other. READ MORE

5. 24. The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Remedying Failing Water Policy: To What Extent Can Corporate Social Responsibility be Used as a Tool for Achieving the Objectives of the Water Framework Directive?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Linnéa Kallhed; [2013]
   Keywords : EU-rätt; EU-law; Environmental law; Miljörätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Tillgång till tillräckliga mängder vatten av god kvalitet är en väsentlig resurs för samhället. Det behövs för mänsklig konsumtion, för produktion i industrin, för fisket, etcetera. Det är därför mycket oroande att vattenkvaliteten i Europeiska unionen successivt försämras. READ MORE

6. 25. Inclusive business and shared values : case study of Stora Enso in Lao PDR

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Sebastian Levall; Brita Prejer; [2013]
   Keywords : Agroforestry; Corporate Social Responsibility; New Business Models; Stakeholder Management; Cross Sector Collaborations; Shared Value; Lao PDR;

   Abstract : Businesses role in society is changing. Corporations are expected to take responsibility, not only for their traditional business conduct, but also for social and political issues. A rise in globalization and international trade has led to an increased interest in the concept of CSR. READ MORE