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The rapid rise of an innovative private manufacturing economy in China challenges standard economic explanations of growth, which typically assume the existence of well-defined formal institutions such as property rights and company laws safeguarding investor and creditor interests. We highlight the social structure of cooperation that enables innovative activity in private manufacturing firms whe
In this paper we analyze how the spatiality of interactions influences trust creation in multi-site corporate innovation projects. By drawing on insights from the discussion on initial and gradual trust in combination with contributions from the field of economic geography, we examine factors influencing the creation of trust and their dependence on face-to-face interaction. We develop a conceptua
Most econometric studies of equity market integration suggest that national markets are increasingly becoming part of a global equity market. As regards the extent of this integration, however, the results are often inconclusive. Further analysis calls for a closer scrutiny of the basic requirements for perfect integration. This paper presents an analysis of market segmentation in terms of existin
While scholars increasingly make a distinction between primary and secondary innovation, there is still little consensus about how secondary innovation is created. One line of research emphasizes knowledge concealing, concluding that a focal firm should strive to recycle knowledge within the company, but limit other actors’ to access firm-specific knowledge. Another line, however, provides the con
This study aims to explore the impact of capital structure on firm risk within China’s machinery industry, with a specific focus on the trade-off theory and equity financing preferences. Employing a quantitative methodology, the research analyzes financial data from 927 publicly listed machinery companies in China. Utilizing multiple linear regression models and statistical tests such as Pearson a
The purpose of this theoretical reflection is to develop a deeper understanding of the different types of motivations that exists and how it influences the success of an entrepreneurial project. This theoretical reflection will be written as an autoethnography, based on my own experiences from the Masters Programme. The essay has been inspired by an inductive approach whereby theories of motivatio
Denna uppsats syftar till att klargöra upphandlingskraven inom avfallsområdet och att beskriva hur den svenska och unionsrättsliga rättsutvecklingen på området ser ut. Läsaren erbjuds en inblick i hur avfallsmarknaden rent faktiskt fungerar och hur den har förändrats till att se ut som den gör idag. Uppsatsen förtydligar hur rättsutvecklingen avseende tjänstekoncession påverkat upphandlingskriteThe main purpose of this thesis is to clarify which procurement criteria are relevant to the waste-recycling market and to describe what impact both Swedish and European legal developments have had on the waste-recycling sector. The reader is offered a glimpse of how the waste market actually works and how it has changed and developed into the market it is today. The thesis clarifies how legal de
The purpose of this study was to examine the connection between goodwill intensity and stock market risk and how the transition to the IFRS has effected this connection. In the end of 2010 several financial analysts expressed their concerns about the increasing goodwill intensity in listed Swedish corporations. However, in this study examining the connection between goodwill intensity and stock ma
During the latest years there has been a strategic decisive change when it comes to how the larger producers regard and treat their subcontractors. This is partly due to the increasing globalization and the fact that the economy is becoming more and more knowledge and networks based. The subcontractors are facing higher demands from the producers to deliver system solutions with more complex compo
Hope was founded in 2001 by Ann Ringstrand and Stefan Söderberg. Since then the company has grown rapidly. It has won many prestigious design awards and is considered one of the most promising Swedish fashion companies. To gain control of their expansion they needed a sales forecasting tool. The search for a suitable method started with Hope’s sales order history. Due to very short and irregular r
Science parks are the facilitators of innovation, hosting new high-technology businesses. There are thousands of SMEs in Science Parks all around the world. This thesis is looking at an environmental initiative addressing these firms, IDEON‘s Lightfoot Academy. The science parks around the world have several approaches addressing sustainability. These approaches are outlined in the thesis, includi
The study investigates how the consumption of bulk commodities has transformed from mundane to remarkable and reveals how people, events, meanings and ideas from the past have affected this change in consumers’ attitude. The paper discusses how mundane products have become a center of consumer interest and provides theoretical explanation of the phenomenon. The research focuses on bottled water as
Background: There has been a recent global movement toward certification of “green” buildings. The Sweden Green Building Council currently supports four sustainable building certification schemes: LEED, BREEAM, Miljöbyggnad, and GreenBuilding. These systems use widely disparate criteria to assess building sustainability and are adopted at differing rates within the nation. They are also constantly
Purpose: This thesis aims at understanding the relationship between regular transnational European supermarkets and their consumers regarding environmental expectations. Theoretical Perspective: This study gathers several theories, from the stakeholder’s perspective to the Say-Do gap, particularly for consumers. The constructed theoretical framework involves four angles such as CSR, retail sector
The subject of this thesis is based on a qualitative research study to examine the opportunities and challenges of the three work arrangements, physical in-office work, hybrid work, and remote work, as perceived by employees. Additionally, the perceived impact of those work arrangements on work-life interdependency is explored. As researchers, we have little prior knowledge about how employees per
Hur påverkar miljöcertifiering försäljningspriset av kontorsbyggnader? Av: Ebba Dahlberg och Lovisa Frank Miljöcertifiering är ett väletablerat sätt att arbeta med hållbarhetsfrågor i den byggda miljön och kan ses som ett mått på hur miljömässigt hållbar en byggnad är. Men vilka motiv har fastighetsägarna att investera i miljöcertifiering, och har kontorsbyggnader med miljöcertifiering ett högre fAbstract The purpose of this case study is to investigate whether, and for what reason, green building certification of office properties affects, or does not affect, the sales price in an open bidding. The study's questions are; 1. How big is the possible difference in sales price for a property with a green building certification, compared to a non-certified but otherwise similar building? 2
Syftet med denna studie är att analysera om aktieoptioner till ledningen påverkar deras risktagande, genom att använda aktiekursvolatilitet som ett mått på detta risktagande. Studien syftar till att undersöka detta inom kontexten av europeiska företag. Studien utgår från en deduktiv ansats, där hypoteser formuleras baserat på agentteorin och stewardshipteorin och testas kvantitativt genom regressiThe purpose of this study is to analyze whether Executive Stock Options (ESOs) influence executives’ risk-taking behavior, using stock volatility as a proxy. The study aims to address this within the context of European companies. The study adopts a deductive approach, formulating hypotheses based on Agency and Stewardship Theory, and testing them quantitatively through panel data regression analy
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the concepts of brand experience in relation to companies’ use of a maze-like in-store floor plan. Aim: To explore if the maze-like store structure affects the four dimensions of brand experience. Methodology/Approach: This study was carried out using secondary and primary research. The secondary research consists of a comprehensive review on
Lund University presentation Lund University 2026 | EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION SINCE 1666 Welcome to Lund University! The image shows the Main University Building from 1882, designed by Helgo Zettervall. The sphinxes on the roof are popular symbols of the University. The building has a grand auditorium that is used for ceremonies, concerts, etc. The building also housed the Vice-Cha
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