Essays about: "ethical and social issues"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 129 essays containing the words ethical and social issues.

  1. 16. Corporate Social Responsibility and Earnings Management : Two sides of the relationship

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Vanja Appelqvist Östman; Olivia Sharp; [2022]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Earnings Management; ESG; Accrual-based Earnings Management; Real-activity Earnings Management;

    Abstract : Sustainability is becoming a more important topic, not just in terms of the environment but also through social and governmental aspects. There are different views on what responsibility firms should take and what their incentives might be. READ MORE

  3. 17. Media portrayal of Syrian and Ukrainian refugees

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Hanna Bendes; Julia Mardell; [2022]
    Keywords : media portrayal; ethical journalism; visual rhetorics; refugees; news value criterias; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Newspapers and media have always played a critical role in society and have come to shape the way we reflect and perceive news and societal issues. Journalists are conveyer of a message and act as a moderator to shape and set the agenda for the public opinion and the public discourse. READ MORE

  4. 18. Alternative Energy Storage Solutions and Future Scenarios of the Austerland Energy System

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

    Author : Jennie Lindblom; [2022]
    Keywords : Gotland; Östergarnslandet; Polygeneration system; Homer Pro; Solar PV; Wind power; Energy storage; Battery; Hydrogen; Flywheel; Redox Flow battery; Pumped Hydro; Sustainable development.; Gotland; Östergarnslandet; Poly-genererings system; Homer Pro; Solceller; Vindkraft; Energilagring; Batterier; Vätgas; Svänghjul; Redox Flödesbatteri; Pumpkraftverket; Hållbar utveckling.;

    Abstract : The project Austerland Energi at the eastern tip of the island of Gotland called Östergarnslandet was started as a response to the larger project Omställning Gotland funded by the Swedish government as an effort for a pilot project to convert to renewable energy to reach zero CO2-emissions for the country in 2045. The current plan for the Austerland energy system is a solar PV and wind production base with energy storage in the form of batteries and hydrogen which also can be used as vehicle fuel. READ MORE

  5. 19. IKEA’s Social Innovation Strategy at H22 : Understanding the Narrative of Social Innovation in Cities Through Living Laboratories and Communicating CSR

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Magdalena Dimitrova; [2022]
    Keywords : sustainable development; corporate social responsibility; development communication; public-private partnership; storytelling;

    Abstract : To increase the understanding of the role of CSR in global development practice, this study examined ‘The Oracle’ podcast series, one of IKEA’s projects at H22, Helsingborg’s open innovation platform and city expo. The current transformations in our communities are met with traditional CSR approaches which are being exchanged for innovative models that encourage participation, consultation and engagement. READ MORE

  6. 20. Fake Existence, Real Influence? : Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) Influencers' Impact on Consumers' Purchase Intentions

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Mattias Arusell; Magdalena Pettersson; [2022]
    Keywords : CGI Influencer; Computer Generated Imagery Influencer; Virtual Influencer; AI Influencer; Social Media Influencer; Virtual Influencer Marketing; Influencer Marketing; Opinion Leadership; Parasocial Relationships; Purchase Intention;

    Abstract : In the light of the digitalization and the emergence of social media, the concept of influencer marketing has increased significantly in importance on a global scale and is now considered one of the most effective, powerful and cost-effective marketing tools for businesses in today’s society. Nevertheless, despite the effectiveness of influencer marketing, the growing worldwide marketing trend of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) influencers, also described as human-like influencers, is currently revolutionizing today’s influencer marketing and is expected to become the new way of marketing from a future perspective. READ MORE