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  1. 1. Corruption’s Impact on Welfare Spending: A Panel Data Analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Leo Kleja; [2022]
    Keywords : Corruption; Public spending; Panel data; Fixed effects regression; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The existence of corruption poses challenges for governments worldwide attempting to implement certain policies as well as organizing their economy. Not only can widespread corruption threaten the rule of law and legal order but also the trust in and legitimacy of public institutions. READ MORE

  3. 2. “As the twig is bent, so grows the tree” : A study of the influence of Swedish corporate culture in managing ethical dilemmas in Brazil

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Linnéa Roman; Lovisa Tjäder; Marina Todorovska; [2018]
    Keywords : Internationalization; Brazil; Sweden; Culture; Corporate culture; Business ethics; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ;

    Abstract : Throughout history, the Latin American region has faced inequalities in the form of ethical issues that derive from institutional corruption, bribery and negligence. Today, the region is facing an ongoing shift in terms of emerging market potential, whilst influences from global trends are establishing roots. READ MORE

  4. 3. Restitution of Unjust Enrichments: A Right to Remediation for Human Rights Abuses from Parent Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Amanda Bergqvist; [2018]
    Keywords : Business Human Rights; Human Rights; Company Law; Private Law; International Human Rights Law; Law of Restitution; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : As of today, there are no binding obligations under international human rights law for companies. Therefore, the UNGPs and the OECD Guidelines has emerged as soft law instruments which explains social and legal expectations on states and business in regards of human rights. READ MORE

  5. 4. How the Nordic countries approach CSR and MSI : A study of firms’ CSR actions. The Nordic model.

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Elisabeth Axelson; [2018]
    Keywords : corporate social responsibility; sustainable development; Nordic model; institutions; multi-stakeholder initiatives; UN Global Compact; SDGs.; CSR; företags samhällsansvar; hållbar utveckling; nordisk modell; institutioner; multi-stakeholder initiatives; UN Global Compact; SDGs.;

    Abstract : There is an increasing demand for the private sector to include corporate social responsibility in their business and everyday work. This thesis has studied the corporate responsibility of firms in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), compared with firms in 18 other OECD countries. READ MORE

  6. 5. With some power comes great responsibility : Ethical dilemmas occurring during Swedish small and medium sized enterprises’ entry process in politically unstable markets

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Hilda Eriksson; Jennifer Königsson; [2018]
    Keywords : International business; Ethical dilemmas; Entry strategies; CSR; SMEs; Internationalization; Business ethics;

    Abstract : Due to an increase of internationalization Swedish SMEs are faced with more issues regarding ethical dilemmas when entering foreign markets than they have been in the past. The ethical dilemmas, such as bribery and corruption, affect companies’ entry strategies in regards of moral standards and becomes an issue for markets that are characterised as being unstable. READ MORE