Essays about: "the impacts of culture"

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  1. 1. LEARNING AND COLLABORATION VIA DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ECOVILLAGES A Study on Learning in Ecovillage Communities of Practice and Affordances of Virtual Immersive Learning Environments

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Eralp Erol; [2024-03-19]
    Keywords : ecovillages; learning; affordances; communities of practice; situated learning; immersive technologies; remote collaboration;

    Abstract : Ecovillages are intentional residential communities aimed at improving human quality of life while protecting and regenerating the surrounding nature in order to create a more sustainable lifestyle based on cooperative culture and sharing (Dawson, 2006; GEN, n.d.b; Mychajluk, 2017). READ MORE

  2. 2. Doing Things Right or Doing the Right Things? A qualitative exploration of ethical culture and organizational decision-making in the pharmaceutical industry

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Albin Nilsson; Saga Wihman; [2024]
    Keywords : Ethical Organizational Culture EOC ; Interdepartmental Decision-Making IDM ; Pharmaceutical Industry; Bounded-Rationality decision-making; Ethical Subcultures;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the influence of Ethical Organizational Culture (EOC) on Interdepartmental Decision-Making (IDM) through a qualitative case-study of a Swedish pharmaceutical company. Through a qualitative case study, which employs the Ethical Corporate Culture (ECC) model and the Bounded-Rationality decision-making model, the research highlights the complexities faced by pharmaceutical companies at the intersection of ethics and business. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Power of Cultural Diversity in Project Teams: A Path to Greater Innovation - A qualitative study of how cultural diversity impacts innovation output in project teams

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buba Sanyang; Liibaan Ali; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Cultural diversity; Project teams; Innovation output; Projects; Communication; Collaboration; Project manager; Project members; Homogenous teams; Heterogeneous teams;

    Abstract : This paper explores the impact of cultural diversity within project teams on innovation output. A greater variety of viewpoints and strategies can result from cultural diversity, which may boost innovation output. On the other hand, it may also lead to difficulties in communication and collaboration, both of which are barriers to innovation. READ MORE

  4. 4. Bridging Borders: Exploring Impacts of Cultural Differences on Achieving Cross-Border M&A Harmonization - A Case Study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Piervincenzo Forte; Leonard von Stackelberg; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Cross-border M A; Culture; HQ-subsidiary relationship; Local sourcing; Local legitimacy; Cross-border M A harmonization;

    Abstract : Cross-border M&A has become a popular strategy for firms to enter new markets. Even though the advantages of cross-border M&A are well known, it is important to gain a deeper understanding of the procedure. Therefore, our study aims to add to the body of knowledge by examining the variables that affect the harmonization of cross-border M&A. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion - A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Construction of the German National Identity in the Right-Wing Political Discourse on Refugees, Migrants, and Foreigners

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hannah Shaw; [2023]
    Keywords : Germany; National Identity; Othering; Political Discourse; Refugees; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how the German right-wing political party AfD constructs a national identity in their political discourse around refugees, migrants, and foreigners. The rise of refugees and migrants worldwide has led to a renewed focus on the concepts of nation-states and national identity in defining who does and does not belong. READ MORE