Essays about: "OLI Theory"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 16 essays containing the words OLI Theory.

  1. 6. Multicultural Violence Work at Shelters in Finland – A Feminist Postcolonial Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Annika Aalto; [2016]
    Keywords : postcolonial theory; culturisation; violence work; multicultural social work; discourse analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this master’s thesis is to explore multicultural violence work at shelters in Finland from a feminist postcolonial perspective. The main interest of this study is to analyse the shelter workers’ ways of speaking about multicultural clients, on their own position and on their working methods. READ MORE

  2. 7. Taking off from Switzerland : A qualitative study of how Swiss Start-Ups internationalize into foreign markets

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Glen Meier; Manuel Staehli; [2016]
    Keywords : Small-sized firms; SMEs; Internationalization; Psychic Distance; Entry Modes; Internationalization theories; Uppsala Model; Network Theory; OLI Model; International Entrepreneurship; Born Global;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate how Start-Ups from Switzerland pattern their expansion to foreign markets and how prevalent traditional internationalization models are among Start-Ups. In order to conduct the research, the term Start-Up has been defined in comparison to other forms of enterprises. READ MORE

  3. 8. Macroeconomic Determinants of European FDI Outflows - An Empirical Approach

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Karin Hällås; Charlotte Nielsen; [2015-09-17]
    Keywords : FDI; foreign direct investment outflow; income; technology; current account balance; openness of economy; exchange rate; internalisation theory; OLI; Europe;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the effect of country specific characteristics on foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows of ten European countries. The macroeconomic determinants included in the study are income, technology, the current account balance, openness of economy and exchange rate. READ MORE

  4. 9. Changing Patterns of Foreign Direct Investments - A Comparative Study of Chinese Investment Behavior in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emma Brunberg; Felix Miranda Thyrén; [2014]
    Keywords : FDI; China; Sub-Saharan Africa; OLI framework; gravity model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In the light of changing global foreign direct investment (FDI) patterns, economic research has started to pay an increasing amount of attention to China as one of the new main investor countries, and emphasize the implications of this in the world economy. This thesis examines Chinese FDI flows and investor behavior in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and relates this to the academic debate surrounding its perceived controversy. READ MORE

  5. 10. Challenges and Market Entry Strategies : a Study of Scandinavian Companies in Japan

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Therese Palmquist; [2012]
    Keywords : Entry barriers; Market entry strategy; Entry mode; Eclectic theory; OLI framework; Marketing mix; Standardization adaptation; Performance; Japan; Scandinavia ;

    Abstract : Japan, being the third largest market in the world with a population that is well educated and has a high buying power, is one of the most interesting markets for internationally active companies. However, old and recent studies show the same result; the Japanese market is also one of the most difficult to enter. READ MORE