Essays about: "globalization affects business"

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1. 6. Heading towards an unknown culture : The adjustment of expatriates in Greece based on their selection and cross-cultural training

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sepideh Aref; Foteini Bourzikou; [2021]
   Keywords : Expatriates; Greece; Selection process; Cross-cultural training; In-country adjustment;

   Abstract : International borders are dissolving as a result of globalization, and cross-cultural interactions are becoming a regular part of modern business. Many firms are expanding internationally, necessitating the need to send workers, known as expatriates, abroad. Being able to operate and adjust in a foreign country requires certain skills and traits. READ MORE

3. 7. The dynamics of communication in global virtual software development teams : A case study in the agile context during the Covid-19 pandemic

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maria Eugenia Badiale; [2020]
   Keywords : Global Virtual Software Development Team; GVT; Internal Communication; Virtual Communication; Communication factors; Technology; Culture; Trust; Agile Management; Agile methods; Scrum methodology; Covid-19 pandemic;

   Abstract : The increase of globalization of business led to the creation of global virtual software development teams in which communication plays an important role. The lack of recent studies raises the need to investigate communication in the context of agile and the current Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

4. 8. International entrepreneurship orientation within Swedish born global companies in the ear- and headphone industry

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Johan Persson; [2020]
   Keywords : Internationalization; born globals; international entrepreneurship; international entrepreneurship orientation; ear-and headphone industry; SME-companies; Internationalisering; born globals; internationellt entreprenörskap; internationell entreprenörskapsorientering; hörlursbranschen; SME-företag;

   Abstract : We have all read about the rapid development of today’s business landscape as well as the increase in globalization. Companies are forced to operate in new ways in order to stay competitive. At the same time, globalization has opened up new business opportunities for companies. READ MORE

5. 9. Self transportation of goods for consumers from a retail store: A Pilot study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Shebin Thomas; [2020]
   Keywords : Supply chain management; consumers; last-mile delivery; retail management; self-service; packaging design; packaging logistics.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The Last-mile delivery is seen as an emerging attention due to the increased focus on e-commerce and Omni-channel retailing. Due to these and since it involves end consumers, organizations look for innovative solutions to provide customers with a service fulfillment option. READ MORE

6. 10. Fostering Proactiveness in Data-Driven Matrix Organizations : A Study of Alfa Laval's Distribution Center in Tumba

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Johanna Falkenstrand; Camilla Lemos; [2019]
   Keywords : Functional silos; reactive work; matrix organization; spare parts; Lean Six Sigma; decisionmaking process; Funktionella silos; reaktivt arbete; matrisorganisation; reservdelar; Lean Six Sigma; beslutsfattandeprocess;

   Abstract : Globalization has increased the complexity of the business world, as it adds new dimensions to companies’ operations, such as global suppliers and customers, and competition from global actors. To handle the complexity, companies are pressured to become more data-driven to be able to measure and align their operations, and create possibilities for efficiency and competitiveness [Skjott-Larsen etal. READ MORE