Essays about: "advantage of globalization"

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1. 21. A Sustainable Place to Work : An exploratory study of Sustainable HRM’s contribution to Employer Attractiveness

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Hanna Hjalmarsson; Melina Åhlenius; [2019]
   Keywords : Social Sustainability; Human Resource Management; Sustainable HRM; Employer Attractiveness; Consultancy;

   Abstract : Although sustainability within human resource management has increasingly received attention amongst scholars and practitioners, not enough has been done to demonstrate how the concept of Sustainable HRM translates into practice. In the light of digitalization and globalization, knowledge-based actors within the modern business environment are facing rapid changes whereby the retainment of valuable skills and competencies has become crucial for ensuring competitive advantage. READ MORE

3. 22. Determining factors of location choice in the modern era : A cross-case analysis on tech companies

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Ludwig Sjöstrand; Robin Raske; Carl Klevbo; [2019]
   Keywords : Tech Companies; Internationalization; Location Choice; Location Determinants; Born Globals; Globalization; Digitalization;

   Abstract : The emergence of digitalization and globalization has given birth to firms who cater to a global customer base and source resources from around the world at the click of a button. Nevertheless, as companies continue to innovate how they communicate, govern and internationalize, much of the research is built on a world before the emergence of the digitalized and globalized society we live in today. READ MORE

4. 23. The Economic Impacts of M&A Announcements of Non-Software Acquiring firms & Software Target firms : An Event Study Approach

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Vincent Lam; [2019]
   Keywords : Economic Impact; Event Study; Market Efficiency; M A Announcement; Prospect Theory;

   Abstract : Background: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are two types of corporate takeover strategy, that is widely used for strengthening and maintaining a firm competitive advantage in both domestic and global markets. Where the common motives behind M&A, is to achieve business expansion through synergy, or to acquire an existing external technology/product outside of a firm's own operational territory. READ MORE

5. 24. Investigation of Critical success factors for ERP implementation : A user perspective

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Jonathan Desalegn; Alexander Pettersson; [2018]
   Keywords : Critical success factors; Enterprise resource planning; Implementation; Implementation phases; Operational user;

   Abstract : Background: Due to the rapid development of globalization, increased competition has led to significant market changes. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been a crucial part of gaining competitive advantage, but implementing an ERP system have shown to be complicated and expensive. READ MORE

6. 25. Understanding the Management Control System Used by Hybrid Companies : A Case Study of IKEA and MIO.

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

   Author : Laury Chaussée; Marine Foray; [2018]
   Keywords : Hybrid companies; management control; Porter theory; pure strategy; tight control; furniture industry; IKEA; MIO;

   Abstract : Due to the globalization, companies have to review their strategy permanently. In the same way, they need to choose the right management control system which will be in line with their strategy. Recent research has been made and it was highlighted that new strategies have been created to face up to the globalization and stay competitive. READ MORE