Essays about: "normative pressure"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 essays containing the words normative pressure.

  1. 21. Knocking on Europe's door... : Investigating modes of governing and the principle of solidarity as EU member states respond to the asylum pressure on its southern borders

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

    Author : Marie Brink Nørager; [2015]
    Keywords : EU; asylum policy; the Dublin Regulation; management; governance; modes of governing; Italy; Denmark; solidarity; irregular migration; EU’s southern borders.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Two thousand and fourteen saw a drastic increase in asylum seekers knocking on Europe’s door. A great many arrived at Europe’s southern borders, with Italy as the main entrance gate, after having embarked on the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean. READ MORE

  3. 22. Governing at a distance: Non-governmental organizations' strategic responses to donor pressure - A Minor Field Study from Nepal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Johan Blomqvist; [2014]
    Keywords : NGOs; non-governmental organizations; governmentality; institutional environment; donor pressure; strategic responses; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the mechanisms through which donors govern the international aid system. By looking closer at the case of donor—NGO relationships in Nepal this paper aims at uncovering the technologies of power used by donors, consequences of these (power effects), and strategic responses from NGOs. READ MORE

  4. 23. Decision support model for hub localisation - A study at a company in the 3PL industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Sara Josefsson; Andreas Medin; [2012]
    Keywords : Facility localisation; optimal hub location; decision support model; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: With todays’ requirement of shorter product life cycles and faster time-to-market, producing companies experience an increased demand for faster transports in the supply chain. This puts pressure on freight forwarders to offer their customers a timely and reliable transport service at a reasonable price. READ MORE

  5. 24. Private Lawmakers in International Environmental Law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Britta Sjöstedt; [2009]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The body of international environmental law consists of framework agreements with vague norms that cannot be used in an operative manner. At the same time, sustainable development law promotes an integrated approach to social, economic and environmental issues, including other actors than states, which involves an increased pressure on private actors to take part in the efforts to protect the environment. READ MORE

  6. 25. Stock Repurchases - A Fashion in the Corporate Wardrobe? : A Quantitative Study of Institutional Isomorphism within the Swedish Industrial Sector

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Jan-Johan Larsson; Leander Schorr; [2007]
    Keywords : Stock repurchases; Payout policy; Institutional theory; Mimetic; normative and coercive isomorphism; Swedish industrial sector;

    Abstract : In May 2000 share repurchases were legalized in Sweden, with the purpose to provide companies with an efficient and flexible way to distribute capital. To buy back shares gives companies several benefits which are discussed in our study. READ MORE