Essays about: "cultural practice"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 543 essays containing the words cultural practice.

  1. 16. The influence of Cultural Distances on the relationship between Motivational Practice and Job Satisfaction: A quantitative study comparing Multinational Corporations in Vietnam and Sweden

    University essay from

    Author : Linh Pham; Simon Rosén; Tran Nguyen; [2023]
    Keywords : Cultural distances; Motivation; Motivational practices; Job satisfaction; Vietnam; Sweden; MNCs; Moderation effect;

    Abstract : Background: Cultural differences provide challenges for multinational corporations, due to the differences in norms, values, and beliefs accompanying national cultures. Multinational corporations must adapt to the new environment to achieve optimal performance and attain competitive advantages. READ MORE

  3. 17. Archives For Black Trans Living, A Practice For Possibilities.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Centrum för genusvetenskap

    Author : Levi Appleton; [2023]
    Keywords : affect; archives; because; Black feminism; capacious; care; embodiment; non-binary; praxis; trans.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates possibilities for developing an archiving praxis to help Black trans people live. Inspired by recent Black trans thinking and creativity, the research here centres conversations with five Experts working in a range of academic, artistic, and activist archiving practices. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Spatial Turn in the Heritage Field : A case study of the Arctic during the crisis of places.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturvård

    Author : Cristian Martín Lanzas; [2023]
    Keywords : Human geographies; Arctic; dwelling; Spirit of Place; Phenomenology.;

    Abstract : Modern research on the shared points of natural and cultural heritage has opened new opportunities for the investigation of the dimensions of this natureculture phenomenon. Theo bjective of this study is to develop this subject by analysing the dialogue between the most critical human geographies and the heritage field. READ MORE

  5. 19. A Changing Utopia : A critical analysis of a heritage of change in a Swedish 20th century single-family housing area

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturvård

    Author : Jelrik Ate Hupkes; [2023]
    Keywords : cultural heritage; built heritage; change; authenticity; sustainable conservation; environmental humanities;

    Abstract : During the past decades there has been an increasing interest in the conservation of the cultural-historical character of 20th century single-family housing areas in Sweden. Many of these areas are characterised by the fact that they have changed significantly over time, creating highly diverse historic urban landscapes. READ MORE

  6. 20. Phainesthai : Auditory Processes as Tools for Musical Composition

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för komposition, dirigering och musikteori

    Author : Luka Aron; [2023]
    Keywords : music; psychoacoustics; auditory distortion products; tuning; just intonation; phenomenology;

    Abstract : The human auditory system can become an active agent in the production of sound when stimulated with specific tone combinations. The resulting auditory distortion products can be amplified and drawn attention to by employing certain just intonation practices – a compositional technique that may serve as a powerful catalyst for reaching different states of mind in listeners. READ MORE