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1. 1. How parental leave policies influence employee engagement

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Patrick Hammer; Rickard Palmgren; [2019]
   Keywords : Parental leave; employee engagement; employee retention; work-life balance; family friendly policies;

   Abstract : Abstract   Title: How parental leave policies influence employee engagement   Level: Student thesis, final assignment for Bachelor Degree in Business Administration   Author: Patrick Hammer and Rickard Palmgren   Supervisor: Tomas Källquist and Pär Vilhelmsson   Date: 2019 – June     Aim: Several studies have found that perceived flexibility and the ability to manage the demands of work and personal life are related to higher levels of employee engagement and expected retention. However, little research have been done to explore the relationship between parental leave (a component of work-life balance) and employee engagement and retention. READ MORE

3. 2. Work motivation : A case study of customer service employees

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Laura Jekabsone; [2015]
   Keywords : Work motivation; Customer service; Herzberg; Qualitative research;

   Abstract : Background: Contemporary research has been studying what motivates employees in different working fields. In this study, Herzberg’s research is examined in order to take a closer look at the motivation of customer service employees. READ MORE

4. 3. How do Companies Reward their Employees

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Avd.)

   Author : Samuel Cudjoe; [2012]
   Keywords : Axiological; Extrinsic; Intrinsic; Methodology; Methodological assumption; Methodological triangulation; Ontological assumption; Paradigm; Positivism; Qualitative; Quantitative; Research design; Sampling frame; Sample size; Unit of analysis;

   Abstract : This study is unique considering the location (Africa) and the industrial setting (Gold Mining) from which the research was studied as reward systems had mostly been studied in the North-American and European settings. Thus, the study  considered  rewards from the perspective of the African and its natural resource industries such as the gold mining industry. READ MORE

5. 4. Supply Chain Inventory Control-Methods for Coordination and Evaluation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Henrik Håkansson; Adam Åkerman; [2011]
   Keywords : Customer The ones utilizing the services provided by the Service Organization. In most cases not the same people buying the services. Daily Management Short-term and operative management; not necessarily conducted on a daily basis; but generally referred to as Daily Management. Enterprise Sibling companies found under the same company umbrella; whose employees are the Service Organization’s customers. Errand A matter; sent in by the customer; for HRSC to solve. Consists of either an order or a question. HRSC Human Resources Support Centre. KPI Key Performance Indicator; measuring vital activities within an organization. “A More Efficient Service Organization” An ongoing project within the Service Organization; aiming at creating an environment in which continuous improvements are embedded in the organizational culture. Payroll PA Payroll and Personal Administration. Process within HRSC; and consequently; the Service Organization responsible for the salary disbursement and solving non-salary related errands. PSM Production Safety Matrix. Tool traditionally used within the manufacturing industry to log occurring process problems; and thereby; identifying problem- and improvement areas. SLA Service Level Agreement between buyer and the Service Organization. Specifies what kind of services that are to be included in the value offer and to what price. Service Organization The object of study and client-company. Is part of a larger group of enterprises; and responsible for delivering support services to those.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background As a part of the Service Organization’s earlier initiated and at the moment on-going project; “A more efficient Service Organization”, daily management has been identified as playing a major part. The starting-point for this has been to gain insight into how the Service Organization is actually performing and how it would be possible to measure, follow-up and visualize this performance. READ MORE

6. 5. Work motivation and life stage - Is there a connection?

   University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, EHV

   Author : Ramona Kraft; Caroline Sjunnesson; Emelie Borg; [2007]
   Keywords : work motivation;

   Abstract : Introduction: Motivation is a multifaceted area, due to the fact that the mind of every human being is unique. Despite that the topic of work motivation has been studied thoroughly by many scholars, there still is no universal description of how to motivate people. READ MORE