Essays about: "executive positions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words executive positions.

  1. 1. Examining core executive functions related to playing position in elite and semi-elite soccer players

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Juulia Grönlund; Agneta Åhlén; [2023-11-20]
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    Abstract : Each moment in the soccer field is different and the players need to be able to process large amounts of information to make the best possible decision and then act upon it. Executive functions such as working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility can therefore be seen as fundamentally important for soccer players. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of Formal Networks on the Career Advancement of Female Leaders : Insights from the Technology Sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sanna Johansson; Sofia Wictorin; [2023]
    Keywords : Networks; women-only networks; formal networks; female career advancement;

    Abstract : The underrepresentation of female executives is a well studied phenomenon, despite this awareness, the Swedish labor market continues to be characterized by segregation on its hierarchical positions, where females who aspire for executive roles, do not reach the same career advancement as males. When trying to find answers to female underrepresentation in executive roles, evidence points to a shortage of networks that are deemed appropriate for such career advancement. READ MORE

  4. 3. Knowing Your Top Management Team - A Sustainability Success Factor?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Julia Lindblad; Miranda Ölund; [2022]
    Keywords : Top Management Teams; Demographic Characteristics; Relationships; Sustainability Performance; Upper Echelon Theory;

    Abstract : Today, there is increasing pressure on companies to conduct sustainable business if they want to survive long-term. To understand why certain companies report higher levels of sustainability performance than others, it is of interest to explore the potential role that the composition of top management teams (TMTs) plays in this matter. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Gender Impact Gap: Introducing a quantitative gender indicator to measure female impact on Swedish business

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Klara Svensson; Natalia Hultner; [2021]
    Keywords : Gender Equality; Managerial Impact; Impactful Positions; Group Executive Teams;

    Abstract : This thesis examines whether female impact on Swedish business corresponds to female participation in Swedish business. To address this research question, we create a new quantitative gender indicator to measure female impact, called the Impactful Position Indicator (IPI). READ MORE

  6. 5. Creating Serendipity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Helena Gustavs Formgren; Frank Jensen; Sander Svensson Svenungsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper aims to describe and analyse the extrinsic motivations, as well as describe and analyse both positive and negative consequences for entrepreneurs to work in coworking spaces. The study was conducted as a qualitative study in the form of semi-structured interviews. READ MORE