Essays about: "ikea corporate culture"

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1. 1. Perceptions of Organizational Culture among Retail Workers A qualitative study of the corporate culture at IKEA

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Markus Landén; Mikael Riltoft; [2018-07-03]
   Keywords : Employee loyalty; Employee retention; Lower level employees; Organizational culture; Perception of culture; Retail work;

   Abstract : This study investigates how lower level employees in retail companies perceive attempts by management to create and maintain a robust corporate culture. In addition, the study explores how those perceptions influence workers’ inclination to remain with, leave or advance within the company. READ MORE

3. 2. To commit or not commit

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Oliver Åkerman; Luis Ibbeken; [2017]
   Keywords : Employee´s CSR commitment; employee´s CSR communication; organizational culture; internal CSR; internal communication; training education; leadership; IKEA; home furnishing retailer; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: To commit or not commit: An examination of employee commitment towards organizational CSR initiatives Course: BUSN39 Business Administration: Global Marketing Authors: Luis Ibbeken & Oliver Åkerman Key Words: Employee´s CSR commitment; employee´s CSR communication; organizational culture; internal CSR; internal communication; training & education; leadership; IKEA; home furnishing retailer. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how sales employees who are working in an organization that defines CSR as part of their corporate strategy commit towards CSR and how they communicate CSR messages in the customer interaction on the sales floor. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable Innovation - Driving Factors in Large Firms

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Clara Alderin; Thao Do; [2016]
   Keywords : sustainable innovation; regulations; market demand; business opportunities; interfunctional collaboration; management commitment; knowledge management; corporate culture;

   Abstract : During recent years, there has been a growing interest in sustainable innovation both in academia and in practice. Our qualitative, multiple case study examines this emerging field in the context of large firms. By doing so, this thesis contributes to the understanding of the concept as well as the underlying factors driving sustainable innovation. READ MORE

5. 4. IKEA in India : A study of the cultural aspects of deploying an IKEA store in India

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Anna Tommysdotter; [2016]
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   Abstract : Introduction: This study is about organisational culture and different cultural influences in a cross-cultural environment at an IKEA office in India. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this master thesis is to provide increased understanding of the cross-cultural setting in regards to conceptualisation of the concept of culture as well as sense-making and sense-giving processes of employees in a trans-cultural environment in India. READ MORE

6. 5. The Development of a Purchasing Cost Model Facilitating Decision-making at Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Oscar Magnuson; Alexander Bäckström; [2015]
   Keywords : Purchasing cost model; Cost management; Purchasing sophistication; Supplier management; Supplier selection; Sourcing decision-making; Landed cost; TCO; Cost-engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A purchasing cost model is a tool used to facilitate decision-making for selection, evaluation and development of suppliers. The model consists of a set of cost components, which at the bottom line constitute a total cost for a certain purchase. READ MORE