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  1. 1. An exploration of how the national culture in which a company operates affects the choice of Management Control Systems

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Selemon Setaregu; Mateo Murra; [2024]
    Keywords : National culture; Management control systems;

    Abstract : Throughout this thesis, our research dives into the intricate relationship between national culture and management control systems (MCSs) in multinational corporations. In an increasingly globalized business world, understanding this relationship is pivotal for companies operating across diverse cultural landscapes. READ MORE

  2. 2. Impact of European legislation on the prevention of psychosocial risks at work on workers in Greece

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Evgenia Christou; [2023-11-29]
    Keywords : psychological hazards; European Legislation; start-up company; Greece; job demands and resources;

    Abstract : The purpose of this research is to look into the impact of European legislation on the prevention of psychosocial risks for workers in small start-up enterprises in Greece. The study's goal is to determine whether the adoption of European legislation has resulted in changes in job demands and human resources. READ MORE

  3. 3. THE EUROPEAN TAXONOMY A study of Swedish and Norwegian companies view on a European taxonomy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Anna Gligoric; [2023-10-20]
    Keywords : Sustainability; EU taxonomy; Corporate social responsibility;

    Abstract : This research investigates the effects of EU Taxonomy implementation on sustainability reporting practices among companies in Sweden and Norway. Using an exploratory multiple case study approach, qualitative interviews were conducted to understand personal perceptions and outcomes within Swedish and Norwegian companies. READ MORE

  4. 4. MEANINGFUL OR MEANINGLESS? THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMAL RELATIONSHIPS - A case study of the perceived importance of relationship enablers between the United Nations and the European Union

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sören Selander; [2023-10-05]
    Keywords : informal relationships; social capital; trust; cooperation;

    Abstract : The special meaning of the UN-EU relations characterized not only by symbolic significance but also in terms of legitimization and especially growing financial importance, complemented by the findings of previous literature on business organizations underscoring the value of informal relationships, led me devote this thesis to the perceived importance of social capital in the UN-EU relations. In line with existing theories of social capital which argue that the interpersonal side of relationships can lead to advantages, pointing at the same time to some favorable conditions such as trust, obligations and expectations, and relational embeddedness that need to be fulfilled for a relationship to become meaningful, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of the individuals involved in the informal relationships between the UN and the EU on the relevance of these relational social capital conditions. READ MORE

  5. 5. Exploring servitization practices in the European Automotive industry: Cross-country case study between France and Sweden - A multiple case study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nathan Lambert; Kajsa Lindström; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : servitization; automotive industry; mobility as a service; qualitative analysis; service-dominant business logic; technology; traditional manufacturers; external environment;

    Abstract : This thesis contributes to the existing literature on servitization through a qualitative cross-country case study investigating the phenomenon in the automotive industry, focusing on the experiences of firms in France and Sweden. The current conceptualisation of servitization is limited in its ability to fully capture the complexity of the phenomena observed. READ MORE