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1. 1. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Elin Kjellberg; Violet Mirgati; [2023]
   Keywords : circular economy; circular business model; cross-sector collaboration; transportation industry; repurpose; circulär ekonomi; cirkulär affärsmodell; tvärsektionella samarbeten; transportindustrin; repurpose; återbruk;

   Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE

3. 2. Implementing corporate sustainability strategy : A multiple case study of Swedish pharmacy chains, focusing on the sustainability initiative Välvald

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Johan Hägg; [2023]
   Keywords : Corporate sustainability strategy; Greenhushing; Organisational communication; motivation; sustainability initiative;

   Abstract : The study addresses the existing literature gap regarding the role of and the relationship between organisational communication and motivation when implementing a corporate sustainability strategy within the specific context of the sustainability initiative Välvald. The findings of the study are based on the experiences of the Swedish Pharmacy Association, Apoteksgruppen, Apoteket AB and Apotek Hjärtat, all engaged in the Välvald initiative. READ MORE

4. 3. Employee representation on the board of directors and its implications on corporate risk- A quantitative study on diverging stakeholder preferences

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Filip Engelholm; Lukas Nyström; [2022-06-30]
   Keywords : Board level employee representation; Codetermination; Risk preferences; Stakeholder incentives; Agency conflict; Corporate governance;

   Abstract : This study investigates how board-level employee representation (BLER) impacts the risk profile of a firm. More specifically, it investigates whether the binary presence of employees in the board room, or the relative ratio of votes allocated to employees, leads to reduced total, idiosyncratic, or systematic risk. READ MORE

5. 4. Institutionalized practices to the rescue! : A qualitative study on how start-ups strive to scale up and achieve growth by working with institutionalized practices

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Gustav Krantz; Kave Bashiri; [2022]
   Keywords : Start-ups; Growth; Organizational Performance; Institutionalized Practices; Internal processes and Routines; Organizational Behavior.;

   Abstract : Introduction: Since the 1980s and onwards, entrepreneurship and start-ups have exploded. In comparison to more established companies, firms that are defined as start- ups wanting to scale-up are coined by different sorts of vulnerabilities. These can be found in their lack of resources regarding both financial and human capital. READ MORE

6. 5. Impact of Communication of CSR Initiatives on Employee Commitment in Professional Service Firms: A Case Study of the Big Four in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sofia Kekkonen; Johanna Koch; Nadia Staude; [2022]
   Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; employee commitment; affective organizational commitment; CSR communication; professional service industry; employee engagement; employee motivation; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Researches of the previous years have primarily focused on the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the communication thereof, yet there has been relatively few studies investigating the impact on internal stakeholders, namely employees. The organizational commitment of employees is influenced by different factors and it is important to investigate to determine the degree to which CSR can contribute to the affective organizational commitment of employees. READ MORE