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The purpose of this study is to explore how cognitive dissonance influences organizational decision-making within highly competitive markets, thus broadening the understanding of organizational decision-making. By adopting an interpretative tradition we employ a qualitative single-case study methodology with an abductive approach in our research. Empirical data was collected through semi-structure

Syfte: Syftet är att fastställa om det finns empiriskt stöd för Bhattacharyyas (2010) ramverk genom att analysera strategiska CSR-aktiviteter. Vårt mål är att utreda om ramverket är ett lämpligt verktyg för strategiskt CSR-arbete inom organisationer. Metod: Vårt tillvägagångssätt är baserat på en kvalitativ ansats där fyra fall av CSR-aktiviteter är utvalda för en fallstudie. Teoretiska perspektivPurpose: The purpose is to determine whether there is empirical support for Bhattacharyyas (2010) framework by analyzing strategic CSR activities. Our goal is to determine whether the framework is a useful tool for strategic CSR activities. Methodology: Our approach is based on a qualitative approach where four cases of CSR activities are chosen for a case study. Theoretical perspectives: The the

Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the current state of research in the context of management control systems to support innovation by developing a theoretical framework covering relevant concepts and conducting a case study accordingly. Methodology: For the research method, a qualitative, deductive approach was used, containing a literature review, the development of a theor

Purpose: Our purpose with this study is to examine the employee perception of the organizational culture and intra-organizational coopetition within a multi-brand organization. Through this investigation the study aims to unveil the concept of coopetition in the light of cultural assumptions, focusing on the interrelation between organizational culture and coopetitive practices. Methodology: This

The recent virus COVID-19 has forced companies around the world to change the way they work. Teams who usually work together in the same physical space are now experiencing working virtually from home. Previous studies demonstrate the importance of psychological safety and trust in the aim of building high-performing and effective teams. A virtual setting implies new challenges and opportunities f

Syftet med studien är att undersöka hur incitamentsystem påverkar frontpersonalens agerande utefter mål på två kaféer inom samma kedja, samt om det finns andra faktorer som påverkar utöver incitamentsystem. Därtill studerades ifall det existerar någon intressekonflikt mellan frontpersonal och platschef gällande måluppfyllelse och agerande på kaféerna. Detta för att sedan dra paralleller och skillnThe purpose of the study is to investigate whether the company´s incentives are affecting the frontline staff´s to act accordingly to their goals, or if other factors exist in addition to incentives. The study also highlights possible conflicts of interest between frontline staff and site manager regarding goal fulfillment and behaviors at cafes. This to draw parallels and differences between the

This study seeks to understand why and how Swedish MNE:s in the banking and telecommunication sectors decide to de-internationalize from foreign markets. Specifically, this question is addressed by examination of the driving motives behind the decisions, and the relevance of escalation theory to the decision making process. Through a qualitative and exploratory research design, this study examines

Both the European Union (EU) Directive implementing the OECD’s Pillar Two and the proposal for a debt-equity bias reduction allowance (DEBRA) feature rules that target and limit interest deduction as the need for these still exists. However, in case C-484/19 Lexel from 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down the Swedish targeted interest deduction legislation of 2013 ap

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is an emerging concept describing the business setting application of a broad set of digitalisation technologies, connectivity, and automation. The most common critical infrastructure (CI) uses Industrial Control Systems (ICS) for operation and supervisory control. However, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Internet of things (IoT) systems are examples of

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Management Control Systems in Swedish organizations during the Covid-19 pandemic. For this, the use of MCS, the perceived effectiveness and the differences between organizations are observed. Methodology: This study is quantitative. A self-completion questionnaire is used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and statistical tests in S

With the development of telecommunication technology, the mobile networks are being updated. 5G is the fifth generation mobile communication, which can provide a higher data rate, lower latency, more connections, higher security insurance, and more flexible business deployment capabilities than 4G. The purpose of this master's thesis is to study the advantages of using 5G networks under differ

This paper examines constructions of nature as communicated in three films by outdoor company Patagonia. By employing discourse analysis and the theory of spectacle, the films are seen to construct nature as wilderness and thus apart from humans. Speaking as an authority on the matter, Patagonia suggests wilderness ideals as a method of conservation. Together with representations of nature as spec

This master's thesis seeks to address the problems associated with the utilisation of sustainable Information Communication Technologies (ICT) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to various barriers such as cost, limited resources, and lack of awareness. The research question seeks to examine the internal factors and characteristics of SMEs that influence their utilisation of ICT

The global airline industry is a significant market. Every year, millions of people travel by long-haul flights for different purposes. Inflight entertainment (IFE) systems are offered as a service in the aircraft cabin to keep these passengers entertained during the flight. Since IFE can significantly impact the passenger’s journey, aviation companies need to be at the forefront of providing and

By recent advancements in information technology and artificial intelligence, the chatbot has become a promising venture to streamline the key business function that is customer support, concurrently as the worry of AI taking jobs are rising. This raise concern that a chatbot adoption in the customer support would be underutilized due to negative pre-implementation attitudes of the workforce and u

This study investigates the relationship between ESG factors and corporate financial performance (CFP) by using data from listed companies in the European market and Thomson Reuters’ ESG scores. The analysis reveals a complex picture, with mixed results for different ESG components. While the environmental component shows no significant association with return on assets (ROA), the overall ESG sco