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The purpose of this essay is to investigate how organizations working for people with mental illness regards mental illness and the situation for people with mental illness in relation to society. Using the method of idea- and ideology analysis I examine websites and documents produced by the organizations. In addition to this material I also use two focus group interviews, which I’ve conducted on
Denna studie syftar till att öka kunskapen om hur organisationer kan använda em-ployer branding i sin kommunikation för att attrahera ny talang. Tidigare forskning kring extern employer branding är huvudsakligen fokuserad på arbetskraft som redan är etablerad på arbetsmarknaden, och dessutom finns mycket få studier i en svensk kontext. För att bidra till ökad kunskap i strategisk kommunikation ochThis study aims to increase the knowledge of how organizations can use employer branding communication to attract new talent. Previous research on external em-ployer branding has been mainly focused on employees already established on the labour market and there are very few studies performed in a Swedish context. To contribute to increased knowledge in the field of strategic communication and em-
Over the past decade, the transition to a circular economy has gained attention as a necessary step towards sustainable development. In contrast to the linear economy that is rooted in a ‘take-make-dispose’ mentality, the circular economy aims to decouple economic growth from unsustainable use of non-renewable resources by closing the material loops in the economy. While the EU recognizes that na
The purpose of this study is to explore the opportunities and challenges for self-employed artists who use social media for their business. The research is focused on painters and illustrators who have digitalised and commercialised their own artwork. The method follows a qualitative research framework with a comparative design of multiple cases on the level of individual artists. Seven artists fr
A study is carried out on the ventilation strategies for road tunnels in different countries and consequences using fixed fire fighting systems (FFFS). The type of ventilation strategy for road tunnels can ensure the safety of people during the evacuation stages and protection of the rescue services during their intervention of the fire. Ventilation strategies vary from country to country and ther
The Irish dairy industry has seen significant growth in recent times. It is also seen as one of key drivers in the Irish government’s plans to grow food and drink exports. However, there is an environmental cost to this. The niche dairy industry has been stagnant for years. This project looks at the potential for the niche dairy industry to grow and resulting in higher economic impact but lower en
Purpose: The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, we aimed to develop a framework concerning how to directly and indirectly control discrimination in the workplace using Man- agement Control Systems (MCS). Second, we wanted to examine whether this framework is practically applicable in multinational enterprises (MNE). Methodology: The first part of the purpose was achieved through conduc
This master thesis investigates the need for a new Permanent Establishment (PE) definition for digital purposes in Double Tax Treaties (DTTs). In the core of the necessity to pursue the analysis of this, are the digital economic developments, and the challenges that they pose for international tax law, policymakers, countries, and businesses. More specifically, the physical presence of digitalize
Transitioning to a circular economy requires designing products that are meant to remain within and cycle through economic systems. While circular product design principles have been applied across industries, the medical industry presents unique challenges with its complex regulatory requirements and the high-risk nature of innovating with medical products. This thesis aims to contribute to the i
The invention of the integrated circuit is a key milestone in the history of electronic circuits. Since its introduction the number of components on a chip have increased rapidly, making them more powerful and able to perform complex operations, but it has also changed the design process. Today different parts of a chip can be developed separately as Intellectual Property (IP) and then put togethe
Research purpose: This study aims at finding out (1) how retailers' sales can be influenced if customers are offered to use SSTs (self-service technologies) for navigating themselves directly to the items they want to buy. (2) how the shopping experience can be influenced if customers are offered to use SSTs for navigating themselves directly to the items they want to buy. Methodology: Based o
Due to climate change, emissions of greenhouse gases must be reduced rapidly and natural resources must be used more sustainably. The public sector should lead the way to a more sustainable society and healthcare has been identified as an area that contributes to large emissions. The purpose of this study was to identify measures that can be taken to reduce the climate impact of the retirement ho
The aim of this thesis is to widen the understanding of the gender pay gap by introducing the factor of sexuality. Same-sex couples have legal rights that are relatively new; how does our understanding of labor division and pay change when more data on queer people emerge? This is achieved by using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) from the year 2017 and making multiple regressions,
The thesis examines what makes a cross-organizational collaboration between a multinational company and an NGO successful, by revieweing what factors play an important role in a project's life cycle, from a corporate perspective. The thesis is based on project management theories within the subjects of international business and cross-organizational teams. A qualitative research strategy with
Financial advisors use paper-based questionnaires to retrieve the information useful to address the clients toward the right financial products and investment mix. In 2004 the European Parliament issued the MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) that has the objective to increase competition and investor protection, and levels the playing field for market participants in investment ser
Sammanfattning Inledning: Framgångsfaktorer har i litteraturen länge diskuterats. Begreppet definieras som de specifika tillgångar och kompetenser genom vilka ett företag uppnår framgång, bland annat genom långsiktig tillväxt, lönsamhet och konkurrenskraft. Framgång är i sig ett komplext begrepp, vilket definieras och analyseras i uppsatsen för att fullt ut kunna undersöka framgångsfaktorer. Vidar
Urbanisation is an inevitable part of globalisation. With the globalised food chain in place to feed the growing number of people living in urban areas. A remedy is often expressed to be urban farming, with local, sustainable production of food. This study presents a preliminary assessment of the dynamics between urban farms and residents in Malmö. Urban farms produce available food for the reside
The objective of this dissertation, "Dress for Success" - A survey of the femininity creations linked to power dressing in the fashion magazine Vogue, is to analyze and compare John T Molloy ́s manual about power dressing to how the concept is represented in 3 different editorials in the fashion magazine Vogue. The analytical method that has been used are a semiotic analysis and intermed
En del av det fenomen som kallas skattebaserodering och vinstförflyttning (BEPS) händer när multinationella koncerner flyttar vinster med hjälp av räntebetalningar och ränteavdrag. Sverige har försökt angripa problemet genom att introducera regler som begränsar ränteavdrag i sin nationella lagstiftning. Genom antagande av den Europeiska Unionens (EU) första Skatteflyktsdirektiv (ATAD 1) så har detA part of the phenomenon known as tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) occurs when multinational entities (MNEs) shift profits through the aid of interest payments and interest deductions. Sweden has attempted to address this issue through introducing rules limiting interest deductions in national legislation. Through the adoption of the first Anti-Tax Avoidance directive (the ATAD 1) by th
Diabetes is an increasing problem in the world, where obesity is a large risk factor for developing the most common type of diabetes, i.e. type 2 diabetes. Numerous pharmaceuticals exist for managing the disease. The importance of the consumption of healthy foods is less emphasised albeit being an important and effective tool for managing the disease. The master thesis aimed at investigating how c
