Filetype
Denna uppsats syftar till att skapa en mer nyanserad förståelse över vad ledarskap innebär i praktiken inom hemvården. Vi vill även bidra med förståelse över hur styrlogiker kan påverka ledarskapet. Detta görs genom en mikroetnografi bestående av observationer, intervjuer och dokumentanalyser. Mikroetnografin har utförts på en hemvårdsverksamhet i Skåne, där vi spenderat drygt 27 timmar över en ti
This thesis aims to contribute to the discussion on the role of authority in servant leadership, by answering the following research question: How do pastors perceive their servant leadership and how does this relate to authority? The methodology of this study is based on a qualitative study, following an interpretive approach. The empirical material of this study consists of 10 interviews. All in
The 4th Industrial Revolution provides a window of opportunity for the developing world and in particular, Sub-Saharan Africa to catch-up in terms of social and economic development by enhancing growth through technological advances. At the same time, it bears the risk for Sub-Saharan Africa to fall even further behind if technological advances cannot be absorbed into the region’s economies. Altho
In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly important theme in financial markets, leading to the growth of green bonds and sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs). These instruments both fall under the umbrella of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) labeled bonds, though they differ in structure and how sustainability is integrated into the bond terms. It is clear that they have a
The gig economy has expanded rapidly across the globe, and has become an increasingly influential feature of modern labour markets. The flexibility and autonomy offered by gig work coupled with the ability to earn a steady income are recognised benefits by many workers on digital platforms. These benefits can work synergistically with entrepreneurship, which is often characterised by uncertain tim
Foundation and Purpose: This research paper explores identity and sensemaking in the context of organizational change. The theoretical basis is anchored in the context of NPOs, studying the particular case of a trade union in Northern Europe embracing digital transformation. The study of this phenomenon is relevant as it explores a trade union’s efforts to remain current and to continue as a purpo
This thesis takes Pop Mart as a representative to study how emerging Chinese brands participate in the construction of global identity through visual and emotional narratives. Under the guidance of postcolonial theory, this study analyzes how Pop Mart strikes a balance between cultural expression and global appeal by designing hybrid characters that integrate East Asian aesthetics with global visu
This study focuses on the perception of Nordic brands by Chinese consumers in the context of cross-cultural brand communication, with an emphasis on the influence of the country-of-origin (COO) effect and consumer ethnocentrism on brand attitude and purchase intention. The research adopts quantitative methods, through online questionnaire surveys. Consumers’ responses from new first-tier, first-ti
This thesis was conducted to explore the capacity of West Slavic culture’s influence on that of early medieval Denmark from the 9-12th centuries through the examination of artifacts from both camps. Through the methodological observation of Danish and West Slavic material culture, their contexts and their connectivity between West Slavs and Danes, I apply assemblage and actor network theory (ANT)
This study investigates the effectiveness of an interactive module compared to an e-brochure designed to market a video analytics technology. The interactive module was developed using the same core content as the e-brochure, allowing for a direct comparison of format effects. The primary focus of the study is to evaluate how the interactive module impacts user engagement across cognitive, behavio
Policy implementation in large organisations can be viewed as a complex endeavour, especially concerning human rights and recruitment fairness. While Malmö municipality adopts a human rights policy, the challenge of translating these principles into daily operations, especially within the recruitment process, remains a critical area for research. This study analyses how HR-practitioners in Malmö m
Purpose: This study pursues a purpose rooted in the research gap of brand perception of passive stakeholders, to address the under-explored role of passive stakeholders, particularly recruiters, in shaping and reshaping university perception. Research question: In which ways do brand perceptions differ between active and passive stakeholders of higher-educational institutional brands? Methodolo
Progressing urbanisation puts strong pressure on existing infrastructure, forcing new projects to provide for society’s increased demand. Owing to modern state-of-the-art knowledge and imposed regulations, publicly driven initiatives are mandatory to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies for project realisation. The thesis examines High Sp
Seminar date: 2025-06-03 Course: BUSN79 - Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Edvin Jabeskog & Gustav Lundin Advisor/Examiner: Elias Bengtsson/Reda Moursli Five key words: Payout Policy, Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU), Share-Class Structure, Insider Ownership, Corporate Governance. Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to examine the extent to which firms' share-class
A constant decline in fish stocks have been observed globally for the better part of the last century. In Sweden, the consequence of this decline has been the 9000 year old trade of small-scale fishing slowly disappearing. The extinction of these local fisheries have consequences for not only the fishers themselves, but for their communities and surrounding environment. The responsible factors for
The relationship between peace and business actors is by no means a simple one, and a substantial body of research has been devoted to analysing the many ways in which businesses fuel conflicts around the world. Yet, recent years have seen an increased interest in the notion of business actors as potential peacemakers. Simultaneously, the interest in inclusive peace processes, and particularly civ
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid-β (Aβ) plaque deposition, tau pathology, and neuroinflammation, with genetic variants in the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene representing the strongest risk factor for late-onset AD. Microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, are increasingly recognized as central to disease progression through their roles in neuroinflammation and Aβ clearance.
This thesis investigates the role of politeness in human-robot interaction and its effect on comfortability, social perception and collaboration. The study utilizes the humanoid robot Epi, which provides step-by-step instructions for two Lego-building tasks. Politeness was manipulated in the tasks so that the participants one time interacted with Epi while Epi used polite communication towards the
This study investigated the associations between acculturation orientation and perceived social support on mental health outcomes specifically anxiety and depression among international students in Sweden. Grounded in acculturation theory, the research aimed to assess whether different acculturation orientations (assimilation, integration, separation, marginalization) significantly associate with
Valencia has faced persistent flooding challenges, intensified by climate change and extreme weather events. The artificial Turia River channel, constructed after the catastrophic 1957 flood, has become increasingly inadequate. In 2024, intense rainfall overwhelmed the system again, especially in the La Torre district, exposing critical gaps in the city’s flood resilience. This project focuses on
