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1. 1. Kolmården - an emerging development actor? : A qualitative case study of employees perspectives about Kolmården as a potential development actor

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Eric Karlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Society is facing major challenges with an ongoing mass extinction of more than one million species worldwide caused by the destruction of ecological systems, deforestation, habitat loss, the increase of invasive species, climate change, illegal wildlife tracking, poaching and poverty. Challenges in which zoos worldwide contribute with important educational programs, innovative research and conservation strategies to ease the negative impact on local communities within developing countries. READ MORE

3. 2. The Characteristics of Successful M&A - A Case Study on Handelsbanken's Acquisition of Heartwood

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : João Pedro Amaral; Nicolas Suarez Rivera; [2019]
   Keywords : Mergers Acquisitions; Financial Institutions; Post-merger Analysis;

   Abstract : Some finance scholars argue that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) provide little to no value to the parties involved in the transaction, especially the acquirer. Such conclusions are usually drawn from analyzing the impact of the transaction on tangible quantitative measures such as stock price and return-based metrics. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of Audit Education on the Audit Expectation Gap : Evidence from Civilekonom Students in Sweden

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan

   Author : Lazarus Elad Fotoh; [2017]
   Keywords : Audit Education and Function; Users knowledge; Audit Expectation Gap; International Standards on Auditing; Swedish Company Act; Sweden.;

   Abstract : There is considerable evidence of the existence of audit expectation gap between auditors and the public in Sweden. However, conflicting views exist regarding the role of audit education in narrowing this gap. READ MORE

5. 4. E-Waste Prevention in Sweden: Fostering Computer Refurbishment and Reuse

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Markus Scheffel; [2016]
   Keywords : E-waste prevention Sweden; Computer reuse market Sweden; Computer reuse organisations; Barriers to computer reuse organisations; Suppliers to computer reuse organisations; Customers of computer reuse organisations; Computer Refurbishing; IT Equipment Refurbishing; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The thesis at hand aims to provide an overview of the reuse market(s) for desktop and laptop computers in Sweden in order to support policy-makers and computer reuse organisations in developing strategies and measures to foster computer reuse and thus reducing the volume of related e-waste as outlined in the national Waste Prevention Plan 2014-2017. Existing types of computer reuse organisations, the barriers they face and their types of suppliers and (receiving) customers were assessed via telephonic in-depth interviews with representatives of nine computer reuse organisations in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 5. STRATEGIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN BASED ON ENDOGENOUS GROWTH

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Yawar Saeed Khan; [2009]
   Keywords : Endogenous growth; Knowledge Spillovers; Human Capital; Spatial Heterogeneity; Bologna Process;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the possible opportunities for Higher Education in Pakistan towards gaining a competitive advantage in the international community, the link between Human capital development and GDP growth in Pakistan and finally compares the HE policies in Pakistan and the EU. We look at empirical evidence and statistical data to investigate how endogenous growth affects the GDP per capita with the case study of Pakistan. READ MORE