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Unlocking the Power of Knowledge: A Case Study on How Willingness to Share Knowledge is Influenced by Organization-Based Self-Esteem

Purpose This research aims to deepen the view of willingness to share knowledge within the organization by using the lens of organization-based self-esteem in a case study. Methodology Utilizing an interpretive tradition, especially symbolic interactionism, this research employs a qualitative case study methodology with an abductive approach. The empirical material is gathered through 14 semi-

Adoption and Acceptance of Cloud-Based Solutions

This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption and acceptance of cloud-based solutions within organizational contexts, emphasizing the strategic insights necessary for effective cloud migration. Cloud computing, marked by its scalability, has significantly transformed information technology landscapes. However, the adoption rates vary widely across industries, driven by diverse organ

Verdics and images: Exploring how the Aurora movement relates its visual communication about strategic climate litigation to sympathetic publics

Strategic Climate Litigation (SCL) has recently gained traction as a repertoire of social movement organisations to instigate change towards sustainability. This thesis aims to understand the imagery of the Aurora movement and how it is used to engage with sympathetic publics around SCL. Applying Panofsky’s (1955) iconographic method, it examines images collected from Aurora’s Instagram channel an

Contradictions of Choice: A policy analysis on the representation of reproductive choice within Rwanda's sexual and reproductive health and rights policies

Threats to women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) globally are evident. The framing of SRHR within policy is vital, as it yields value for the advancement of women’s SRHR. While Rwanda has adopted numerous policies on SRHR, many women are yet to experience gains. Through a qualitative single case study this thesis scrutinizes how reproductive choice is represented in Rwanda’s SRH

A Study on the Impact of Opening of HSR stations on Regional Economy in China

As a new type of rapid transportation, high-speed railway played an essential role in China's economic development in the 21st century. In order to meet the transport demand and provide convenience for economic development, China has started a large-scale high-speed railway construction since 2004. Until now most cities in China have opened high-speed railway stations. Based on this background

Crisis Management in Swedish Banks: Adaptation and Pre-planning

This study explores Swedish banks' crisis management approaches during the COVID-19 epidemic, emphasising adaption and pre-planning measures. The study aims to explore how banks handled the crisis, their current thoughts on crisis management, and the reforms taken after the pandemic. A theoretical framework is established based on previous crisis management literature that focuses on the separ

ESG Metrics: Exploring their Role in Predicting Systemic Risks in the European Financial System

The study aims to explore the relationship between European financial banks' ESG pillars and their contribution to systemic risk, with a focus on the Eurozone banking industry. Utilizing the €ΔCoVaR metric to capture systemic risk, we analyzed a sample of 35 publicly listed banks across 12 European Union countries for the period of 2019 to 2023. The methodology consists of three steps. The fir

Motivation in Diverse Work Environments: Perspectives from Managers and Team Members

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, marked by the rise of hybrid and remote work models, there is a need to explore innovative approaches to sustaining work motivation with less on-site presence. This study employed a multi-method approach to examine whether the motivational strategies managers found effective were aligned with team members' perceptions across in-office, hybrid

Improving Inbound Logistics through Supplier Relationships and Handling of Goods - A case study at Boozt Fashion AB

Background: E-commerce companies have grown considerably, leading to a changing role in logistics and supply chain management. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly boosted the global e-commerce market, leading to traditional businesses adopting an online sales model. Therefore, optimising e-commerce operations has become a focus of study in recent years, where e-commerce has imp

Closing the Gap: Understanding the Interplay of Individuals' Need for Closure and Coping With Change

Due to the world becoming increasingly more ambiguous and uncertain, some concepts may consequently become more relevant when evaluating ways to cope with this change. One such concept that has historical indications of being a significant factor in people’s ability to successfully cope with a changing environment is what is called the need for closure. Developed and researched by Arie W. Kruglans

Barriärer mot abort - Kvinnors upplevelse av abort i Europa ur ett genusetiskt perspektiv

Bakgrund: World Health Organisation [WHO] anser att helhetsinriktad abortvård ska inkluderas in basal hälsovård. WHO anser därför att länder ska lagstadga om tillgänglig, säker och rättvis abort på kvinnors egen begäran. Abortlagstiftningen varierar dock kraftigt mellan länderna i Europa och går i olika grad emot WHO:s rekommendationer, vilket påverkar kvinnors tillgång till abortvård. Restriktiva

Job Satisfaction of Self-employed Workers

Individuals transitioning from paid employment into self-employment has increased in industrialized countries, and currently, a large share of the labor force consists of self-employed individuals. Self-employed individuals play a vital role in the economy by creating jobs and by promoting new innovations. This paper aims to obtain a causal effect on job satisfaction of self-employed individuals u

Gender Identity Equality before the European Court of Human Rights – Exploring the Court's Jurisprudence through Fredman's Four-Dimensional Approach to Substantive Equality

Denna uppsats undersöker Europeiska domstolen för de mänskliga rättigheternas (Europadomstolen) praxis gällande rättigheter för trans- och intersexpersoner, inkluderat rätten till icke-diskriminering, mot bakgrund av Sandra Fredmans fyrdimensionella teori om reell jämlikhet (substantive equality). Även om domstolen historiskt sett har strävat efter att främja och skydda transpersoners rättigheter,This thesis examines the European Court of Human Rights’ jurisprudence on trans and intersex rights, including the right to non-discrimination, in the light of Sandra Fredman’s four-dimensional theoretical framework on substantive equality. While the Court historically has made some strives in promoting and protecting the rights of trans people, considerations of non-discrimination and equality ha

Konsten att stanna i sökandet: En uppsats om utrymmet för den aktivt tolkande publiken med föreställningen och hur känns det? som case

I den här uppsatsen tar jag utgångspunkt i publiken som aktivt tolkande agenter. Istället för att försöka ändra på publiken, undersöker jag i uppsatsen hur man, som scenkonstskapare, kan arbeta med ett verk för att ge utrymme för varje publikdeltagare och deras respektive tolkningar, som de är. Frågan jag diskuterar är: hur kan man, i ett scenkonstverk, arbeta medvetet med utrymmet för publikens a

Understanding Psychological Safety in Hybrid Work Teams: Experiences of Barriers and Facilitators

This study aims to enhance understanding of the barriers and facilitators to creating and maintaining psychological safety in a hybrid work environment. It also explores whether these factors differ for hybrid teams compared to traditional settings. The research involved a literature review of existing barriers and facilitators, followed by qualitative, semi-structured interviews with members of t

Mo(o)ving into a farmer-owned mentality: A qualitative study about entry-level employees’ integration into a dairy cooperative

Title: Mo(o)ving into a farmer-owned mentality Authors: Stina Antman & Fiona McVie Supervisor: Olof Hallonsten, Lund University, Sweden Course: BUSN49, Degree Project in Master’s Programme Managing People, Knowledge & Change, Business Administration, 15 ECTS Submission Date: May 20, 2024 Purpose: The purpose of this study aims to create a deeper understanding of how entry-level employees p

Man ser inte garderoben för alla kläder: En kvalitativ studie om överkonsumtion av kläder hos 25-34 åriga svenska kvinnor; anledningar bakom och möjligheter till åtgärder

Överkonsumtion av kläder är ett aktivt miljöproblem. Klädindustrin står för tio procent av de globala koldioxidutsläppen och har en historik av att exploatera mark, sociala resurser och människors grundläggande behov av tillhörighet för att öka sin försäljning och uppmuntra överkonsumtion av kläder. Denna uppsats syfte var att fastställa de bakomliggande anledningarna bakom varför svenska kvinnor Overconsumption of clothing is an active environmental concern. The clothing industry is responsible for ten percent of global carbon emissions and has a history of exploiting land, social resources and people’s fundamental needs of belonging to increase their sales and encourage overconsumption. This study uses a literature review and a wardrobe study in order to determine the underlying factors

Geopolitical Risk and Defence Stocks: An empirical analysis of defence stock market performance

This study aims to investigate the market performance of defence stocks, with a focus on geopolitical risk. The recent developments related to geopolitical risk, the potential changes in the market sentiment towards defence firms in connection to these and the little examination of the relationship between defence stock market performance and geopolitical risk open the possibility for contributing