Essays about: "positivistic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 essays containing the word positivistic.

  1. 1. Bildung in the language classroom. Reading literature to stimulate young people's desire to learn English

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Thomas Mellen; [2023-08-01]
    Keywords : reading; literature; bildung; didaktik; professional self-determination;

    Abstract : The power of reading literary texts to stimulate language learning, critical thinking and communicative competence is well established, yet young people are reading less literature than they did ten years ago. The aim of my research is to find out what teachers and other educational professionals can do in order to support young people to take up the habit of regular deep reading. READ MORE

  3. 2. Has Key Audit Matter become standardized? : Comparative study between UK and Swedish mutually owned insurance companies.

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Alfons Björn; Carl Byvald Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Key Audit Matter; ISA 701; Standardized; auditor s report; mutual insurance;

    Abstract : Background/problematization: Traditionally, the auditor’s report was a short pass-or-fail statement with a few lines of text andstandardized wording. Critics have argued that the auditor’s report was a tedious anduninformative statement, more entity-specific and relevant information was wanted in theauditor’s report. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Power of the Tides : A Quantitative Study Investigating the Momentum Strategy with 30 Industries

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Oscar Estéen; Jonathan Landahl; Hugo Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Momentum strategy; industry momentum; risk management; market anomalies; momentum investing; portfolio management;

    Abstract : Background: Buying past winners and selling past losers has historically generated both profits and losses. The momentum strategy has been researched with risk measures and portfolio creation as fundamental components. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Image of Authorized Auditors in Relation to Audit Quality and Professional and Client Identification : A Swedish Quantitative Study

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Pål Karlsson Ahlmark; Sebastian Kavak; [2023]
    Keywords : Auditing; Audit Profession; Auditor image; Audit quality; Client identification; Professional identification;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: Auditors play a crucial role in financial statements. This paper discusses auditor image and its relationship with audit quality, professional identification, and client identification. Preserving a favorable auditor image can lead to auditor leniency, compromising the integrity of financial reporting. READ MORE

  6. 5. Management Control Systems, Performance and Uncertainty : A quantitative study on the role of MCS in uncertain contexts

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Julia Lewinson Skörd; Tova Racov; [2023]
    Keywords : Contingency Theory; Institutional Theory; Levers of control; Management Accounting; Management Control Systems; Performance; Organizational learning; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Background: Management Control Systems are shown to be valuable tools for managing different contexts and enhance organizational performance. To succeed with intended strategies, organizations must balance different levers of controls (LOC). READ MORE