Essays about: "the social value of countries"

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1. 1. To what extent is sustainability valued when choosing a workplace?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Emma Kristoffersson; Isabella Millings; [2023-09-22]
   Keywords : sustainability; corporate sustainability; corporate social responsibility; sustainable employer branding; organizational attractiveness; sustainable human resource management; behavioral finance;

   Abstract : In the current competitive business environment, organizations face a formidable challenge in attracting and retaining talented employees (Das & Baruah, 2013). Offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and nurturing a supportive work environment are recognized as essential factors that job seekers increasingly emphasize in organizations, whose work culture aligns with their values (App et al. READ MORE

3. 2. The Plight of the Pangolin: Key patterns enabling the illegal wildlife trade of pangolins in Namibia - A multi-perspective case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Sophie Berstermann; Carina Martens; [2023]
   Keywords : pangolin; illegal wildlife trade; wildlife trafficking; conservation; Namibia; poaching; communities; power; political ecology; social-ecological system; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The pangolin is the most trafficked mammal on earth and is believed to be on the brink of extinction. However, in many affected countries including Namibia, research and conservation efforts do not match their endangered status. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
   Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

   Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

5. 4. Strategic implementation of circular business models in developing countries

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Azusa Lindwall; [2023]
   Keywords : circular economy; multinational corporations; municipal solid waste management; recycling; developing countries; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to address the challenges of implementing circular economy (CE) practices in emerging/developing economies by harnessing the resources of multinational corporations (MNCs) to improve waste management situations in these areas of the world. A case study is conducted on a Swedish beverage carton producer operating in Thailand to examine the key challenges and strategies employed by the company to promote the recycling of used beverage cartons (UBCs) in the country. READ MORE

6. 5. Impact of Parental Incarceration in Iceland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Daníel Gudjónsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Children of prisoners have increasingly been touted as the silent victims of incarceration due to the emotional and mental distress that often occurs following a parent's incarceration. Unfortunately, these children have not been met with much academic interest in Iceland. READ MORE