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Abstract Aim: The aim of this paper is to examine the corporate brand identity of disruptive innovators that have changed entire industries. Moreover, this paper strives to answer the question, whether a universal pattern of corporate brand identities for these “New kids on the block” can be identified and if so, what it looks like. Approach: Firstly, a literature review is conducted in order t
The emergence of born global firms in the last decades has led to a growing interest in the internationalization processes of such companies. Despite the existence of traditional internationalization frameworks, we seek to understand how internationalization process of IT born global firms deviate from traditional theory and what key factors play a role in their internationalization process. To de
Syftet med studien är att undersöka sambandet mellan olika riskfaktorer och riskpremiens storlek i företagsobligationer utgivna av nordiska bolag under tidsperioden 2013-2018. För att undersöka studiens syfte används en kvantitativ metod med deduktiv ansats. Studien utgår ifrån tidigare forskning som undersökt vilka riskfaktorer som påverkar storleken av en företagsobligations riskpremie på andra The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between a number of risk factors and the size of the yield spread of corporate bonds issued by Nordic companies during the time period 2013-2018. In order to investigate this thesis’ purpose, a quantitative method and deductive approach has been employed. This thesis is based on previous research which has investigated what different ri
Title: From deficit to a balanced economy - A qualitative study on underlying factors that explain why Swedish municipalities report a negative balance requirement result and how strategies can be applied for restoration Seminar date: January 16, 2025. Course: FEKH69 - Bachelor's degree thesis in Accounting, 15 University credit points. Authors: Ida Björkdahl, Emilia Ennen, Vilma Ternrud. Advi
The case company responded to rising uncertainties, such as supply chain disruptions, with a novel process incorporating crucial technology, emphasizing holism, transparency, and consensus. This approach not only mitigated issues linked to bounded rationality but also facilitated communication and decision-making through the interplay of technology and humans. However, the implementation also intr
Denna avhandling undersöker hur konsultföretags mål för mångfald och inkludering (D&I) överensstämmer med etniska minoritetsanställdas upplevda erfarenheter i en nordisk kontext. Även om många organisationer har infört D&I-program visar forskning att sådana initiativ riskerar att bli symboliska om de inte är genuint integrerade i företagskulturen. Med hjälp av fallstudier från CGI, DeloitThis thesis examines how the diversity and inclusion (D&I) objectives of consulting firms align with the lived experiences of ethnic minority employees in the Nordic context. While many organisations have implemented D&I programs, research indicates that such initiatives risk becoming symbolic if not genuinely embedded in company culture. Drawing on case studies from CGI, Deloitte, and EY,
What happens when open, informal spaces disappear – and specifically, what happens when these spaces disappear in a city that used to be full of them? My project is rooted in two things. The first is the highly debated ”Amazon Tower” in Friedrichshain, and the polarized urban conditions around it. The second is my love for Berlin. Berlin has always been a city in flux. However, the latest round
Purpose: To define hyperphysical retail, and present theoretical aspects which should be considered when a company wants to create their own hyperphysical installation. Methodology: A qualitative dual case study with secondary data utilizing an abductive method to develop the interpretation of the phenomenon by consistently working between the cases and the selected theories. Findings: This paper
We study the impact of research and development (R&D) intensity on acquisitions in R&D intensive industries. First, we look at the impact of target R&D intensity on acquirer return to see if it is affected by acquisition premiums. Second, we study the impact of target R&D intensity relative to acquirer R&D intensity and look at whether this impact is affected when the companies
Den 31 mars 2016 träder en ny föreskrift, gällande organisatorisk och social arbetsmiljö, i kraft. Arbetsgivarens fria arbetsledningsrätt har sedan den fastställdes i den s.k. decemberkompromissen 1906 blivit allt mer begränsad. En oro finns att denna föreskrift kommer att begränsa arbetsgivares arbetsledningsrätt ytterligare. Genom lagstiftning inom bl.a. område för anställningsskydd, arbetsmiljöThe 31 of mars 2016 a new regulation about organizational and social working environment, enters into force. The free labor management right that employers have had since established in 1906 in the so-called “Decembercompromise” has become increasingly limited. Concerns are that this regulation will limit the employer´s labor management rights even more. The employer’s right to manage and distribu
In this study I analyse models for computing the welfare costs of business fluctuations. Lucas’ (1987) model is very simple, as it only considers consumption fluctuations. The model proposed by Galí, Gertler and Lopez-Salido (2007) includes not only consumption fluctuations, but also fluctuations in hours worked. I apply variations of these models on Swedish data for the period 1970 – 2007. I also
This essay discusses the legal and economic functions of the trademark and furthermore the degeneration of trademarks. These two concepts are strongly connected as the primary function of the trademark is the ability to separate the proprietor of the trademark’s product from the competitors´ products. The ability to separate is the basic condition for receiving legal protection. Through degenerati
This paper gives an overview of the concept of systemic risk in emerging markets, focusing from the risks arising when companies raise capital internationally. When companies become active on the international arena and especially in emerging markets, more considerations have to be taken into account before a sound investment decision can be made. Recent crises in Mexico, Asia and Russia have show
In order to answer the question in the title, a cross-cultural analysis of two countries was done. Countries chosen were the Republic of Latvia and the Kingdom of Spain. The need for this research was suggested by increased cross-border business activities inside the European Union, and the lack of previous studies involving new Member States. The aim of the research was to see what environmental
Five main observations have been made. First, the integration is likely to continue within the mobile telecom industry. Second, the value creation process will change significantly during the next few years. Third, the operators must reinvent their position in the value chain to maintain high profitability. Fourth, ecosystem keystones will capture most of the value. Fifth, flexibility will become
Bemanningsbranschen är idag starkt etablerad på den svenska arbetsmarknaden. Dess snabba utveckling och expandering har dock medfört frågetecken kring den trepartsrelation som skapas mellan kundföretaget, bemanningsföretaget och den anställda och hur denna trepartsrelation hanteras i svensk diskrimineringslagstiftning. Uppsatsen tar avstamp i en promemoria från Näringsdepartementet som belyser deEmployment agencies, as an industry, are well established in the contemporary Swedish labor market. Its vast expansion over the last few decades however, raises questions as to how Swedish discrimination regulations, handle the three-party relationship that occur between the employer, the employee and the host company. The purpose of the essay is to firstly, analyze whether Swedish labor law regu
We identified that investors in Sweden are affected by inflation illusion. Investors also incorrectly accounting for debt capital gain error for the levered companies. We can also conclude that the Fed model proved to be a weak tool for forecasting future real returns and its modification only partially increase its quality. Finally we identified that earnings yield standalone is a much better mea
Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the strategic consequences of using strategic alliance, as an alternative to private equity to satisfy SMI’s short and long term funding and growth. Methodology: The thesis is based on a single case study within the sponsor company. Action research with a scenario based questionnaire was used to collect empirics, primarily from the management g
