Essays about: "the role of Culture for International Business"

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1. 1. Lagom, the key to a sustainable business? : The role of lagom within international business and its impact on environmental sustainability: A qualitative study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

   Author : Hugo Jansson; Linus Krebser; [2023]
   Keywords : International Business; Business culture; Sustainability; Lagom; Leadership culture;

   Abstract : With the rising importance of environmental sustainability, there is a growing need for solutions. Some research indicates that Sweden is performing well in environmental sustainability and the Swedish concept of lagom has been trending in recent years due to its usefulness in leadership. READ MORE

3. 2. The responsibilities of LKAB to respect the rights of the Sami people - a Business and Human Rights perspective on access to remedy in the Swedish mining sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Izabell Zaza; [2023]
   Keywords : public international law; state-owned-enterprises; business and human rights; indigenous peoples; Sweden; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In 2023, the Swedish state-owned enterprise LKAB revealed that it had found Europe’s largest deposit of critical minerals, which are needed in green technology. Being located on indigenous territory, a mine would impact the migration of reindeers, a Sami practice which form the basis of their culture and status as indigenous peoples under international law. READ MORE

4. 3. Cultural awareness for competitiveness in the global market  IKEA’s Japan adventures as case study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Yulia Lindholm; [2022]
   Keywords : Culture; Culture awareness; Globalization; Marketing Mix; Adaptation; Standardisation; Case Study;

   Abstract : In internationalisation, entering new markets is a challenging and risky process.  There are various factors to consider when planning a strategic approach to meet the demand and preferences of customers in a foreign market. To meet this challenge, knowledge of the new market plays a major role in the outcome of internationalization. READ MORE

5. 4. The process of strategy change in a state-owned Enterprise operating under crisis : A case study on China Eastern Airlines during Covid-19 pandemic

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Yushuo Li; Yavuz Alexander; [2021]
   Keywords : Strategy; Strategy change process; Pressures for change; Covid-19; business in crisis; State-owned enterprise;

   Abstract : Background: Understanding the process of strategy change offers a unique insight into the functioning of an enterprise. While well-researched in the context of Western private firms, this process has attracted relatively little attention in state-owned Chinese enterprises. READ MORE

6. 5. LEMONS & CHERRIES: THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN ACQUISITIONS ON THE REGIONAL EMBEDDEDNESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN TERMS OF SOURCING PRACTICES

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Kyle T. Johnson; Paul Järvinen; [2020-06-29]
   Keywords : Foreign acquisition; International business IB ; Multinational corporations MNCs ; Regional embeddedness; Small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs ; Sourcing;

   Abstract : Prior research has highlighted that the highest performing SMEs (cherries) and the lowest performing SMEs (lemons) are most susceptible to be acquired by foreign MNCs, who then often invest in the acquired SME to fulfill a specific motive. However, there has been little research conducted as to how the regional activity and embeddedness of these SMEs is then impacted by these acquisitions, particularly in terms of their sourcing patterns. READ MORE