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1. 1. Navigating the Growth Paradox in an Incumbent Business Context : Managerial Implications from a Degrowth Perspective

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Sabrina Dietrichs; Gitte Thorsén; [2023]
   Keywords : Degrowth; Degrowth Frameworks; Growth Paradigm; Growth Paradox; Organizational Paradox Theory; Managerial Paradox Response; Post-Growth Economy;

   Abstract : Our study investigates how the organizational growth paradox is perceived and managed by incumbent firms from a degrowth perspective. There is a growing critique against the growth paradigm, an increasing support for its abandonment. Scholars are calling for a paradigm shift towards a post-growth economy. READ MORE

3. 2. Choosing an educational course : A decision theory perspective on the Swedish public sector

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Andreas Christensson; David Hedman; [2019]
   Keywords : Scandinavian context; public organizations; snowball sample; decision-making; rationality; irrationality; paradoxical thinking;

   Abstract : The public sector has undergone extensive changes in recent years following the implementation of New Public Management. Studies on the subject are still retained in previous grounds made in other circumstantial prerequisites. READ MORE

4. 3. Transfer Pricing 2.0 - A case study on the role of transfer pricing on the integration of MNCs after increased tax equality

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Dominik Maurer; Hampus Hellermark; [2017]
   Keywords : Transfer Pricing; BEPS Action Plan; Tax Equality; Paradox Theory; Integration;

   Abstract : This paper employs the dynamic equilibrium model of paradox theory to analyze the role of transfer pricing on the integration of MNCs after increased tax equality. Findings suggest that the role under examination evolved as a consequence of the OECD BEPS project, ultimately reinforcing vicious cycles. READ MORE

5. 4. Paradoxical Governance: A study of how CIOs combine innovation and efficiency through IT governance

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Jesper Mattsson; Jacob Torell; [2016-12-09]
   Keywords : Organizational Ambidexterity; Innovation; Efficiency; Paradoxes; Chief Information Officer; CIO; IT Governance;

   Abstract : With an increasing use of IT in organizations, it has become more important for CIOs to govern the IT department to support the firm with efficiency and innovation. Drawing from Organizational Ambidexterity (OA) and IT governance, this study explore how CIOs blend and balance innovation and efficiency through IT governance. READ MORE

6. 5. TogEthered at LiQa': Experiences and Sociality of Queer of Colour Asylum Seekers in Malmö

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Milos Burzan; [2016]
   Keywords : asylum; homophobia; queer of colour; globalisation; migration; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The rise of homophobia and violence related to it across the postcolonial world has incited many LGBT persons to migrate to Western Europe and North America. One of the possible ways includes seeking asylum on the ground of sexual orientation and gendered identity. READ MORE