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1. S.O.S Support Of Supervisors - A qualitative study on how middle-level managers perceive support within their organization: A social exchange perspective
University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : Support in an organizational context has been a topic of academic discussion for many years. While there is no doubt that organizational support has been researched thoroughly, it seems that the focus always seems to land on the employee-manager perspective. READ MORE
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2. Impact of European legislation on the prevention of psychosocial risks at work on workers in Greece
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The purpose of this research is to look into the impact of European legislation on the prevention of psychosocial risks for workers in small start-up enterprises in Greece. The study's goal is to determine whether the adoption of European legislation has resulted in changes in job demands and human resources. READ MORE
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3. Exploring competency needs of an innovation leader - A qualitative study capturing the perspectives of innovation management practitioners on competencies and personal certificati
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The innovation management profession is maturing, and standards and procedures for best practices are needed. Further, the current literature underscores the vitality of understanding the necessary knowledge and skills essential within the profession for continued development, and certifications for innovation management professionals are addressed as a possible way of providing standards to the profession. READ MORE
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4. Insuring the Future: Managing Risks and Disruptions within the Insurance Value Chain - A multiple case study on the commercial insurance industry
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Globalization has resulted in the fragmentation of business activities and participation in cross-border networks, giving rise to Global Value Chains, thus increasing vulnerability to risks and disruptions. While there is existing research on risk management in tangible product production within GVCs, there is a scarcity of literature on risk management in service industries, particularly on the Insurance Value Chain. READ MORE
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5. The Challenges of Social Enterprises in Balancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Tradeoffs: Comparative Case Study of Hybrid Organizing- Swedish Context.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Purpose -This master thesis is to investigate the challenges of sustainability and to understand how massive effort of collaborative hybrid organizing, involving multiple stakeholders from private, public, and civil societies balance or aligns the activities that generate economic, social, and environmental impacts. And to analyze the effects of competition between the investors interested in the joint collaborative initiatives. READ MORE