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  1. 1. The Social Impact of Remittances on Gender roles in Kosovo; a catalyst for Women Empowerment?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Andreas Yngvesson; [2017]
    Keywords : Social remittance; Kosovo; Migration; gender roles; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to study how social remittance have impacted gender roles in household structures in Kosovo. By studying the ideas, norms, practices and social capitals sent from the migrant families to the residing families in the country of origin, I will examine if this has led to a change in Kosovar household structure. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Discussion of Globalization Theories - Through International Consumer Perceptions

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Aidan Kelly; Inga Köpsell; [2010]
    Keywords : Globalization; Segmentation; Consumer Perception; Perceived Quality; Quality;

    Abstract : Globalization has developed more and more within the business world as well as private life during the last decades. Globalization has influenced the way companies are conducting business and their approach towards the consumers which can have an influence on their way of purchasing. READ MORE

  4. 3. How can CSR affect company performance? : A qualitative study of CSR and its effects

    University essay from Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT

    Author : Johan Classon; Johan Dahlström; [2006]
    Keywords : CSR; Corporate Social Responsibility; Profit; Quality; Offer; The Service Profit chain; The CSR Performance Chain; Value; Sustainability; Performance; Hållbar utveckling; Kvalite; Ansvar; Värde; Varumärke;

    Abstract : In today’s society, there is a growing interest in, and demand for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Reasons for this can be multinational corporations’ increasing influence on world economy as well as scandals revealing horrible working conditions in different industries. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Levity of Homogenisation of Taste - A Critical Inquiry into the Standardisation Construct

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Grundberg; Andreas Malmgren; Cecilia Cassinger; [2003]
    Keywords : homogenisation; hegemonisation; taste; Theodore Levitt; perception; meaning; modernity; consumption; standardisation; Management of enterprises; Företagsledning; management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : For decades, Theodore Levitt's notion of the homogenisation of consumer taste, as a consequence of globalisation, has been used in the marketing literature to legitimise standardisation as global strategy. Levitt's notion of homogenisation of taste refers to a worldwide desire for modern, low priced, world-standard and dependable products from the modern, and primarily western, world. READ MORE