Essays about: "the impact of cultural differences"

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  1. 16. Brewing for a Better Future : Exploring the connection between inter-organisational learning and the sustainable development of coffee farms

    University essay from

    Author : Lisa-Sophie Goerlich; Julian Meyer; [2023]
    Keywords : coffee; sustainability; inter-organisational learning; sustainable development; communication; knowledge creation; sense-making; decision-making;

    Abstract : Coffee is a vital source of income for millions of farmers worldwide and an important commodity in global trade. The 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, aim to improve the world's production and consumption patterns, but coffee farming is still often associated with modern-day slavery, poor working conditions, and deforestation. READ MORE

  2. 17. Factors Influencing Post-Acquisition Integration During The Early Stages of Post-acquisition : A qualitative study on firm-level factors that affect post-acquisition integration in the Swedish construction industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Erik Kristiansson; Samuel Andelin Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions M A ; Post-acquisition Integration; Swedish Construction Industry; Resource Based View RBV ; Transformational Leadership; Cultural integration Theory.;

    Abstract : This study is to investigate how acquiring firms within the Swedish construction industry work towards successful post-acquisition integration during the early stages of post-acquisition and which factors they consider when doing so. When researching the five cases, the study adopted a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with five managers from acquiring firms to gather in-depth, first-hand data for thematic analysis. READ MORE

  3. 18. You're On Your Own, Kid - A study of the impact of a change in remote working on affective commitment

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Lovisa Bergdahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Affective commitment; Remote working; Culture; Power distance; Job discretion;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of a change in remote working on affective commitment and what aspects influence the behavior of this relationship. Design/methodology/approach: Using a deductive quantitative approach, data from 507 participants from backgrounds with typically differing levels of power distance, namely India and the U. READ MORE

  4. 19. The Perception and Impact of Cultural Differences in Cross-Border Acquisitions - An analysis of how cultural differences affect the post-acquisition performance of acquiring companies in cross-border acquisitions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adam Lundquist; Sebastian Strömland; [2022-08-18]
    Keywords : Cross-border M A; Cross-border acquisitions; Cultural differences; Cultural distance; Hofstede 6D; M A performance; Cumulative Abnormal Return in M A;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between cultural differences and the post-acquisition performance of cross-border acquisitions. Cross-border transactions have increased substantially in the last decades which has led to an increase in studies interested in finding key drivers of performance in these transactions. READ MORE

  5. 20. Cultural Impact on Standardization/Adaptation of the Marketing Mix - A Qualitative Study on MNEs in the Sportswear Industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Matilda Arvidsson; Ruben Strandberg; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : The Integration-Responsiveness Framework; Globalization; Localization; Standardization; Adaptation; Cultural Difference; Marketing Management; International Marketing;

    Abstract : In order for an international business to grow and secure competitive advantages, firms have to exploit and expand to new markets and pinpoint the importance of international marketing. Local market demand is highly related to cultural differences and consumer preferences which raises the dilemma whether firms should adapt their marketing mix to the new local market or use a cost-effective standardized model that is based on their host market. READ MORE