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  1. 1. Persuasive technologies and digital wellness : Positive effects on end users' time management skills and overall productivity

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

    Author : Alessandro Salutari; [2021]
    Keywords : Persuasive technologies; Digital Wellness; Time Management;

    Abstract : The consistent growth in smartphone adoption together with the easy accessibility to internet usage on such devices, led to a shift in the development of personal technologies. The main change concerns devices that seek to capture user attention to those that aim to improve user well-being. READ MORE

  3. 2. Non-Linear Optimisation and Testing in the Field of Risk Management of Interest Rate Derivatives

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : John Hamish Mcgregor Darbyshire; [2019]
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  4. 3. Inherent Motivation and the Leadership Style Preferences of Millennials

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Julia Kobylinski; Molly McGregor; [2019]
    Keywords : Leadership; Motivation; Millennials; Leadership Training;

    Abstract : Existing research on leadership and motivation tends to focus primarily on how leadership style influences employee motivation with very little consideration for how follower characteristics may influence the preference of the leader. In an attempt to contribute to this research gap, this thesis examined whether motivation, as represented by extrinsic and intrinsic sources, influences an individual’s preference towards a transactional vs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Management of a Cross Cultural Workforce : Case Study at Luleå Tekniska Universitet

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Nadine Hienz; Lukas Engelhart; [2018]
    Keywords : Culture; diverse workforce; cultural diversity; Hofstede; Inglehart; McGregor; cultural dimensions; cross cultural management; management;

    Abstract : Nowadays, organizations have to deal more and more with cultural diversity concerning their workforce due to globalization. The challenge for these organizations is to manage the cross cultural workforce in an effective way. Therefore, they have to have skills and the necessary knowledge in order to conduct cross cultural management. READ MORE

  6. 5. Philanthropic Motivation : A Study of CSR in the Workplace

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Reagan Meyers; Libby Weaver; [2018]
    Keywords : Philanthropic; Corporate Social Responsibility; Motivation; Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs; Herzberg’s Motivation Hygiene Theory; McGregor’s X and Y Theory; Self-Determination Theory; Motivation Crowding Theory; Intrinsic Motivation; Extrinsic Motivation Table;

    Abstract : In the present study, the topic under scrutiny is how Philanthropic Corporate Social Responsibility plays a role within the workplace. This study is being presented due to the fact that CSR is often researched with the frame of reference of marketing, whereas the managerial perspective is not often considered. READ MORE