Essays about: "Managerial characteristics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 121 essays containing the words Managerial characteristics.

  1. 21. "I feel proud when I close all rings on my Apple watch" - A qualitative study on gender differences, digital landscape, and late Millennials personal health within the fitness culture

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Sara Gisslar; Linnéa Sundman; [2021]
    Keywords : Digital Landscape; Fitness Culture; Gender Differences; Hegemonic Masculinity; Personal Health;

    Abstract : During the past years, fitness has seen a shift in trends, moving from collectivistic to individualistic reasons to exercise. Some researchers even go as far as describing the concept of "healthism" as an ideology of modern society, emphasizing the subordinate value of a fit and slender body as a metaphor for a successful life. READ MORE

  3. 22. An in-depth comparison between remote and workplace bound workers productivity and well-being

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Julia Lehtonen; Jack Ramström; [2021]
    Keywords : remote working; managing remote workers; e-working; telecommuting; well-being; productivity;

    Abstract : Working remotely away from the traditional office is a continuously growing trend. Due to advancements in technology, workers can conduct their work remotely through the use of electronic technologies. While there are benefits for both the companies and workers due to this change in working arrangements, some negative effects have also occurred. READ MORE

  4. 23. Failure Factors of M&A - A Literature Survey Between 2010 and 2020

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ida Bergström; Caroline Rucht; [2021]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; M A; failure; learning; experience; motives; behavior; communication; synergy; integration; strategy; relatedness; culture; industry; political; cross-border; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The high failure rate of M&As is still one of the main puzzles. The purpose of this research is to identify how concepts of failures changed after the global financial crisis and to see the main causes of such failures according to the research in the set time frame. READ MORE

  5. 24. Effects of CFO Characteristics on the Use of Management Control Systems - An Upper Echelons Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elias Alvebro; David Eliasson; [2020-07-01]
    Keywords : Upper echelons theory; management control systems; CFO characteristics; levers of control; gender; business education; marital status;

    Abstract : Recent management control research suggests that managerial characteristics influence the design and use of management control systems (MCS). This study draws on upper echelons theory and Simons’ levers of control framework to examine how CFO characteristics affect the use of MCS. READ MORE

  6. 25. Which firm characteristics determine access to finance for SMEs within the East African Community?

    University essay from

    Author : Joseph Fridner; Emil Jonsson; [2020-06-29]
    Keywords : SME; access to finance; East African Community; sub-Saharan Africa; logit; FDR; asymmetric information;

    Abstract : Financial constraints among SMEs are generally more prevalent in the developing world than in the developed world, but SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa stand out as being particularly constrained. Previous studies also show causal links between access to finance and company growth and increased prosperity. READ MORE