Essays about: "culture shock research"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words culture shock research.

  1. 6. Heading towards an unknown culture : The adjustment of expatriates in Greece based on their selection and cross-cultural training

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sepideh Aref; Foteini Bourzikou; [2021]
    Keywords : Expatriates; Greece; Selection process; Cross-cultural training; In-country adjustment;

    Abstract : International borders are dissolving as a result of globalization, and cross-cultural interactions are becoming a regular part of modern business. Many firms are expanding internationally, necessitating the need to send workers, known as expatriates, abroad. Being able to operate and adjust in a foreign country requires certain skills and traits. READ MORE

  2. 7. Generational attitudes towards sexual advertisement : A comparative study between Sweden and South Korea

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Andreas Johansson; Erik Lindmark; [2021]
    Keywords : Shock advertisement; Hofstede s framework; culture; shock advertising; level of sex appeal; generational theory;

    Abstract : To break through the clutter of advertisements, some advertisers uses sexual appeal as a technique to increase visibility and sales. The purpose of this study is to examine, from a Swedish and South Korean perspective, how the attitude towards sexual appeal in advertising differ between generations. READ MORE

  3. 8. THE REALITIES OF SUBURBAN FEMINISM : A study of feminism in the suburbs of Gothenburg among the immigrant communities.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Abdullahi Omar; [2019]
    Keywords : feminism; Intersectionality; Liberal feminism; postfeminism; suburban feminism; respondents; cultural shock; suburbs; Gothenburg.;

    Abstract : This study on feminism is a study aimed at understanding a reality within feminism (suburban feminism) in the suburbs of Gothenburg and the underlying factors that contribute to the emergence of this new phenomenon, and why women in the suburbs relate to as an alternative social tool in the quest for better social standings. The research was focused on the 2 major issues and they were (1) the effect of intersectionality on feminism in the suburbs and (2), the effect of internal factors like culture and religion on feminism in the suburbs. READ MORE

  4. 9. Working Out : Workplace’s influence on the coming-out of gay employees and its impact on their work and working environment.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Nicolas Meny; [2018]
    Keywords : LGBT; Working conditions; Working Environment; Coming-out; Gay; Employees;

    Abstract : LGBT rights and situation have globally improved significantly, especially in the past few decades. However, being a gay employee is not always easy and though sexuality is a private matter, there is no shock in admitting that private matters are what define us along with our environments, both personal and professional. READ MORE

  5. 10. SUPPORT FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES AT LINNAEUS UNIVERSITY : HOW CAN THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SEEK AND EXPERIENCE THE SUPPORT THEY GET FROM THE UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Kadiatu Macarthy; Wei Yang; [2017]
    Keywords : Entrepreneuriship; International Students; Student Entrepreneurs; Business Support; Support Agency; Linnea University; Entrepreneurial Challenges; Entrepreneurial Success Factor; Net-work; Cooperation between Student Entrepreneurs and Support Agency; Efficiency of Business Support; Entrepreneurial Support in Sweden; Informal Start-ups.  ;

    Abstract : We see an increasing need for more entrepreneurs to match the changing nature of the globe in this dynamic world. In 2012, the Swedish government considered entrepreneurship to be a theme running throughout the entire educational system. The university is one place to develop the entrepreneurial spirit, especially among students. READ MORE