Essays about: "effects of globalization on world business"

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1. 1. Can exposure to import competition explain the growing share of votes for the Sweden Democrats?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ellen Olsson; Hedvig Astberg; [2020]
   Keywords : populism; the Sweden Democrats; import competition; trade exposure; China Shock; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Around the world the rise of populist and anti-globalization forces can be seen. In Sweden this movement is prevalent as well, as the populist party the Sweden Democrats is experiencing a substantial increase in support. The reason for this is a widely debated subject amongst scholars. READ MORE

3. 2. Middle-Income Trap - should companies be worried?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Elin Karlsson Nycander; Elizabeth Merkoulova; [2020]
   Keywords : Middle-Income Trap; Middle-Income countries; Thailand; International companies; Internationalisation; Globalization drivers; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The term Middle-income Trap (MIT) is relatively new, originating thirteen years ago, but has since generated significant debate. It is used by politicians to channel national reforms and has given rise to a vast amount of research about growth slowdowns in middle-income countries (MICs). READ MORE

4. 3. Fostering Proactiveness in Data-Driven Matrix Organizations : A Study of Alfa Laval's Distribution Center in Tumba

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Johanna Falkenstrand; Camilla Lemos; [2019]
   Keywords : Functional silos; reactive work; matrix organization; spare parts; Lean Six Sigma; decisionmaking process; Funktionella silos; reaktivt arbete; matrisorganisation; reservdelar; Lean Six Sigma; beslutsfattandeprocess;

   Abstract : Globalization has increased the complexity of the business world, as it adds new dimensions to companies’ operations, such as global suppliers and customers, and competition from global actors. To handle the complexity, companies are pressured to become more data-driven to be able to measure and align their operations, and create possibilities for efficiency and competitiveness [Skjott-Larsen etal. READ MORE

5. 4. Hyperloop in Sweden : Evaluating Hyperloops Viability in the Swedish Context

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

   Author : Fredrik Magnusson; Fredrik Widegren; [2018]
   Keywords : Hyperloop; Hyperloop in Sweden; Transportation; Infrastructure; Transport Market Dynamics; The Swedish Transport Market; New Mode of Transportation; Emerging Technologies; Disruptive Innovation; Diffusion of Innovation; Characteristics of Diffusion; Technical Transition; Socio-technical Transition; Transformational Pressure; Window of Opportunity; Multi-Level Perspective MLP ; Technology Readiness Level TRL ; Hyperloop; Hyperloop i Sverige; Transport; Infrastruktur; Transportmarknadens Dynamik; Den Svenska Transportmarknaden; Nya Transportsätt; Framväxande Teknik; Disruptiv Innovation; Diffusion av Innovation; Egenskaper för Spridning av Innovation; Teknisk övergångsteori; Socio-teknisk övergångsteori; Transformationstryck; Möjlighetsfönster; Perspektiv i Multipla Nivåer MLP ; Teknisk Mogenhetsnivå TRL ;

   Abstract : Transportations role in society is increasingly important and today it has a prominent role in business, citizens lives as well as in the world economy. The increasing globalization and urbanization puts significant pressure on the existing transport system, with increasing demand for high-speed travel. READ MORE

6. 5. Keeping up with the Joneses. All around the World.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Renske Wolters; Thomas Roos; [2014]
   Keywords : Social Multiplier; Keeping up with the Joneses; Social Comparison; Reference Frames; Social Network Sites; Globalization; Digitalization; Social Anxiety; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : RESEARCH QUESTION: How do virtualization and globalization processes in contemporary consumer society alter the working of the social multiplier? PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to shed light upon the, nowadays, complex social comparison processes by looking at the working and the effects of the social multiplier in contemporary consumer society. RELEVANCE: We believe that the increased use of social network sites alter the working of the social multiplier –for better or worse. READ MORE