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Even though researchers have investigated the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for decades, we know little about the challenges they face due to their growth, what are the aspects of the context in which they emerge, and how they are addressed. Current literature provides even less knowledge about the causality of SME growth. This study, in the form of an explorative single case

Coral reefs are essential for providing ecosystem services to humans, including coastal protection, nutrition, and income opportunities for coastal communities. However, coral reefs worldwide have suffered severe damage due to anthropogenic factors, leading to their rapid degradation. Thus, next to preventative actions, coral reef restoration efforts are necessary to avoid complete degradation. In

This study investigates the effect on consumer trust for companies in the fashion industry as a result of working with transparent supply chains. Specifically, it investigates if increased traceability and transparency results in increased consumer trust. This research further investigates the potential of blockchain technology as an enabler to increase traceability and transparency. Previous rese

In Sweden, a number of companies have started viewing risk management from a holistic perspective rather than a silo-based one. This holistic approach is referred to as Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Research on ERM has mainly focused on the implementation process and whether it can be value adding for shareholders. This study is designed to look at why companies decide to implement ERM and wha

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how employees understand and support their employer’s internal CSR agenda and communication. In order to do this, we answer three research questions: How can employees be segmented into different groups regarding CSR support? How do employees who are supportive of a company’s CSR agenda differ from less supportive employees? How can an understan

The following bachelor's thesis investigates the sustainability-related tensions present within the single-use paper products and packaging industry. The addressed research question was structured in consideration of relevant theories, such as the Triple Bottom Line (TBL), Dyllick & Hockerts (2002) sustainability model, stakeholder theory, and paradox management strategy within corporate s

This study explores how employees make sense of sustainability efforts within a for-profit organization producing single-use products, focusing on the Scandinavian company Ecolette. Drawing on CSR-related literature, including Basu and Palazzo’s (2008) CSR Process Framework, micro-CSR, Social Identity Theory (SIT), organizational identity, and cynicism, the study provides a nuanced understanding o

Forskningsfrågor Hur beskriver de anställda företagets identitet? (och) Hur upplever de anställda att verksamheten styrs? Syfte Syftet är att bidra till förståelsen av identitet som styrning. Mer precist, hur identitetsreglering sker dynamiskt med inflytande av både medarbetare och chefer. Metod Studien baseras på sju semistrukturerade, kvalitativa intervjuer med anställda från ett litet nordiskResearch question How do the employees describe the company’s identity? (and) How do they perceive the way it is controlled? Purpose of study The purpose is to contribute to the understanding of identity as a form of control. More specifically, how identity regulation occurs dynamically through the influence of both employees and managers. Methodology The study is based on seven semi-structured,

Syfte: Studiens syfte är att, utifrån informationsasymmetri, undervärdering och avkastning undersöka vilka underliggande variabler som påverkar företag med olika kapitalöverföringsstrategier. Metod: Utifrån studiens syfte besvaras hypoteserna genom att inta en kvantitativ forskningsansats och deduktiv ansats. Våra olika hypoteser ska besvara syftet genom undersökning via olika regressionsanalyserPurpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate how underlying variables influence companies with different payout policies, based on information asymmetry, undervaluation and returns. Theoretical Perspectives: The study is based on previous research and theories on stock liquidity, market efficiency, and the signaling hypothesis. Methodology: Our hypotheses are addressed by adopting a quant

Syftet med studien är att få en djupare insikt i hur företag kan bemöta de utmanande och föränderliga förutsättningar för förtroendebyggande marknadskommunikation som en pandemi medför i modern tid och hur situationen hanterats utifrån ett verkligt fall. ​Studien har en kvalitativ metod och en abduktiv forskningsansats. För att undersöka en specifik situation inom ett outforskat teoretiskt områdeThe purpose of this study is to gain deeper insight into how companies can respond to the challenging and changing market conditions that a pandemic brings, by building trustworthy market communication strategies, and how that situation is handled by studying a real case. ​The study has a qualitative method and an abductive research approach. In order to examine a specific event, characterized by

This paper describes and discusses learning in repeated acquisitions of innovative firms. Researchers have pointed to how companies may improve performance through conducting repeated acquisitions, while they have not previously focused on repeated acquisitions of innovative firms. Findings of this present study are summarised in five learnings: forming a professional organisation that deals with

How come a continent with thousands of companies only export one percent of its goods on the international market? Why are African companies not even competitive on local African markets? In July 2001, African leaders came up with an ambitious programme called The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). The programme has the objective of being a kind of Marshall Plan for Africa. It deals

Globalization increases competition between companies and competitive advantage is becoming more and more important. Global trends such as international trade, overseas production and increased consumption have led to that freight transport volumes have grown strongly over the past decades. As the global warming debate intensifies, increased costs and stricter regulations on CO2 emissions are intr

This thesis adds a new perspective to the issue of firm valuation by introducing the discussion of how to assess the marginal value of ownership. Which are the determinants of the marginal value of subsidiary ownership? How can a company that wants to assess the marginal value of its subsidiary holding perform the valuation? How does the value of flexibility to act on different outcomes of an unce

This master thesis relates to future trends within the field of Business Intelligence. The purpose is to create and share knowledge about Business Intelligence. A theoretical study is necessary for both readers as mandator. With no or limited understanding of Business Intelligence it will most likely be hard to follow the discussions and results of the study. The main purpose is to increase the un

This study provides evidence that Swedish corporations disclose more CSR information in their annual reports than Croatian corporations do. The study finds that size, industry, country of origin and management ownership affect the amount of CSR disclosures a company will make. Furthermore profitability cannot provide an answer while foreign listing and audit firm matter under different circumstanc

This thesis aims to highlight the issues that arise when multinational enterprises restructure their business and transfer intangible assets to another tax jurisdiction. This thesis also examines whether the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines chapter IX regarding intangible assets provide clarity that is satisfactory for taxpayers and tax authorities when MNEs restructure their business and transfer

What do employees need in order to be innovative? In this paper, we explored how employees with different lengths of tenure within the research and development (R&D) department of a company in the automotive industry answer this question. We found that the needs vary depending on the length of the employee's tenure. New employees view innovation as an organisational work issue and employees wi