Essays about: "iceland 2008"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words iceland 2008.

  1. 1. Alignment of Entrepreneurial Competencies and Perceptions: A Study of Contemporary Entrepreneurs in Scandinavia

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jón Sölvi Snorrason; Stalin Darshan Bangera; [2023]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship; competencies; venturing.; Entreprenörer; entreprenörskap; kompetenser; venturing.;

    Abstract : Competencies play a vital role in achieving success in any endeavour. In the context of entrepreneurship, having the right set of competencies is crucial for attaining sustained success throughout the venturing process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Patterns and Determinants of Payout Policy in the 21-st Century : A study of the Nordic Countries.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tatiana Silva da Costa; Abubacarr Sidy Nyassi; [2021]
    Keywords : Firms’ factors; cash dividends; share repurchases; payout ratio; Dividend Irrelevance Theory; Signaling Theory; Agency Theory; Life-cycle Theory; Substitution and Flexibility Hypotheses;

    Abstract : Payout policies is one of the most discussed topics in corporate finance. Since Miller & Modigliani (1961) dividend irrelevance theory, which was based on perfect markets, many theories have been developed in order to incorporate market imperfections to payout decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Turn and face the strange: : the role of communication, encouragement and feedback during technological changes in an educational setting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Bóas Hallgrímsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Tablets; Education; Technology; Informal Learning; Communication; Empowerment;

    Abstract : In 2008 a new educational initiative termed “School without segregation” was implemented in Iceland. Its goal was to ensure that all children would be provided with education suited to individual variations in social and educational needs. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Icelandic Banking Saga : The ways to deal or not to deal with a systemic banking crisis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Kristina Borodina; [2018]
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    Abstract : Every key feature of the Icelandic banking in the run-up to the 2008 year meltdown can be viewed as an emblem of the concept systemic banking crisis. The concept of a banking crisis is usually defined as “an event that shows significant signs of financial distress in the banking system and which is usually associated with significant bank runs, big losses in the banking system and bank liquidations. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Principle of Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value. Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Iceland. "So close, yet so far"

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Maj Britt Briem; [2018]
    Keywords : Equal pay for work of equal value; multiple discrimination; gender discrimination; gender pay gap; special measures; gender segregation; Equal Pay Standard; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The enunciation of the principle of equality and non-discrimination is of fundamental source in international human rights laws and EU-law and has a prominent place in the Icelandic constitution. The principles of equality and non-discrimination are based on various legal concepts that have evolved mainly in international and regional human rights or equality jurisprudence. READ MORE