Essays about: "work- family conflict"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the words work- family conflict.

  1. 21. Employees’ experiences of work-life balance

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Sociologi

    Author : Tika Råsbrant; [2016]
    Keywords : Work-life balance practices; family; gender; roles; professional career;

    Abstract : In recent years, the interest in work-life balance within organizations has increased to a great extent due to the high technology development such as smartphones, laptops, tablets etc. The existing high technology work equipment has generated a possibility for employees to be more available and work more if needed and expected by the employer. READ MORE

  3. 22. Multi-objective Optimization of Fenestration Design in Residential spaces. The Case of MKB Greenhouse, Malmö, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Iason Bournas; Ludvig Haav; [2016]
    Keywords : overheating time; heating; daylighting; fenestration; optimization; residential; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the optimization of fenestration design for multi-family apartments, considering the heating demand, daylight autonomy as well as overheating. A literature review was conducted to situate the thesis focus within the broader academic field of façade optimization, and a specific apartment located in the city of Malmö was chosen as the study object. READ MORE

  4. 23. A Study on Chinese Teachers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Gender Roles and How it Affects Work, Family and Students

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Shuang Han; [2016]
    Keywords : gender difference at workplace; gender difference at home; gender in classroom; parents’ role in family;

    Abstract : This research is a case study focusing on a group of Chinese teachers working in a senior high school in northern China. It seeks to explore their experiences and perceptions of gender roles, both in the workplace and at home. READ MORE

  5. 24. Negotiating gender under occupation : A study of womanhood in Dheisheh refugee camp, Bethlehem.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och välfärdsstudier

    Author : Hargita Horvat; [2016]
    Keywords : Palestine; refugee camp; women; gender; conflict; Palestina; flyktingläger; kvinnor; genus; konflikt;

    Abstract : Patriarchal power structures and oppression from the occupation are two major influences in how women in Dheisheh refugee camp can live their lives. Gender roles are strict and traditional and women are homebound and generally marginalized in the community. Daily life is made difficult by the occupation making violence, fear and loss a plainness. READ MORE

  6. 25. Governance in Small Family Firms : Laying the Groundwork in a Swedish Study

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Max von Lüttichau; Chris Villmann; [2016]
    Keywords : small family firm; governance; structures; micro firm; Sweden;

    Abstract : The governance field is well studied. However, small family firms do not receive their fair amount of coverage, despite their importance. In this work the field of governance in small family firms is qualitatively explored, using a sample of eight Swedish firms with a total of ten interview partners. READ MORE