Essays about: "example of foreign studies in thesis"

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1. 6. Palestinian Freelance Journalists - self-censorship, customers and role in society

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

   Author : Linnea Fridh; Jens Wingren; [2015-08-26]
   Keywords : Palestine; journalism; Palestinian media landscape; Arab press systems; freelance journalism; journalistic ideals; the West Bank; Palestinian Authority; objectivity; independence; autonomy; self-censorship; self-censorship;

   Abstract : Title: Palestinian freelance journalists - self-censorship, customers and role in society Number of pages: 67 Authors: Linnea Fridh and Jens Wingren Mentor: Gabriella Sandstig Course: Bachelor thesis, Journalism studies Period: Spring 2015 University: Faculty of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMG) University of Gothenburg Purpose/ Aim: The aim of the study is to map and analyse the working conditions, possibilities and limitations of Palestinian freelance journalists.. READ MORE

3. 7. The Value of Taste: Consumption Strategies for Social Upward Mobility among Urban Chinese Youth

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Annie Ross; [2015]
   Keywords : Xiaozi; youth; distinction; social mobility; urban; middle-class; consumer culture; China.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explores a group of young Western-oriented Chinese consumers called xiaozi in Shanghai, comprised mainly by young individuals from an urban lower middle-class background who attempt at adopting a lifestyle and identity marked by a taste for fine arts and foreign culture. The study shows that by means of social distinction through taste and foreign cultural practices the xiaozi youth can attempt at acquiring cultural capital for upward social mobility, to compensate for their lack of economic capital or social connections in Shanghai's society. READ MORE

4. 8. Can CSR be used to increase loyalty among Chinese employees in China? A study from a Western perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sanna Danielsson; Jonatan Zettergren; [2014-08-12]
   Keywords : CSR; China; motivation; loyalty; Western firms; Chinese employees;

   Abstract : One of the largest difficulties faced by multinational firms operating in China is the high turnover rate among their Chinese employees. In fact, in 2013, it was rated by US firms to be a larger problem than for example restrictions on foreign investment, transparency and problems related to protection of intellectual property rights (USCBC, 2013). READ MORE

5. 9. A Matter of Relations : A reception study of global audiences’ interpretations of, and interest in, the Norwegian terrorist attacks in 2011

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för mediestudier

   Author : Stina Franzén; [2014]
   Keywords : Reception study; Cultural studies; Psychology; News value; Survey; Content analysis; Anders Behring Breivik; Norway; Terrorism; Youth For Understanding;

   Abstract : This Master’s thesis investigates the matter of relations as a contributing factor to foreign audiences’ interest in, and interpretation of, news events. An explorative designed quantitative study is conducted based on the example of the terrorist attacks in Norway, 2011. READ MORE

6. 10. Green public procurement as a policy instrument - Study from a law and economics perspective on the efficiency of using green public procurement to achieve sustainable development in the EU

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Emelie Eriksson; [2014]
   Keywords : EU law; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Under 2013 utgjorde värdet av medlemsstaternas offentliga upphandling ungefär 18 procent av deras BNP, vilket gör det till ett kraftfullt verktyg att använda för att främja vissa samhällsmål. Traditionellt sett så har offentlig upphandling använts i ett protektionistiskt syfte för att skydda nationell industri från utländsk konkurrens, vilket är en bidragande faktor till att EU har valt att lagstifta på området för att säkerställa en fungerande inre marknad. READ MORE