Author: Hanna Hansson Title: A problem in alteration - A study of the construction of men's violence against women as a social problem [Translated title] Supervisor: Stig Linde Assessor: Ingrid Sahlin The purpose of this study was to examine the constrution of men’s violence against women. More specific, the aim was to look at the consequenses of these changes in the construction of victims a

Examensarbetets titel: Aktieåterköp – Till vems nytta? Seminariedatum: 2014-05-22 Ämne/Kurs: FEKN90 Författare: Matilda Björnek & Sara Oldaeus Handledare: Håkan Jankensgård Nyckelord: Aktieåterköp, Aktieoptioner, Kompensationsprogram, Kassaflöden, Egenintresse Syfte: Att undersöka och förklara om optionsprogram ämnade åt företagsledningar har någon inverkan på ett företags beslut om återköp

Does corruption have an impact on export diversification? Despite a growing interest from the international community regarding the detrimental effects of corruption, the consequences it may have for export diversification remain largely unexplored. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate if there is a relationship between the two and, if so, to determine if certain groups of countries have r

Today, several cities stand before the challenge to transform and redevelop discontinued industrial areas that many times occupies a central part of the locality. The adaptation to these policies is among others a result of attempts to embrace and promote sustainable development, as the transformation of brownfield sites can with the right conditions and strategies provide positive change on the e

Current research is dedicated to exploration of legal culture of Russian students and place of Europeanization in the formation of legal culture. Particularly it is studied legal culture of Russian students who participated in International Youth movements (like European Youth Parliament) and who did not. Theoretical framework for this research included legal culture, Europeanization, “living law”

The aim of this study has been to identify and study how personnel cope with conflicts on HVB (Home for Support or Living) for separated refugee children. This study is based on a qualitative approach and relies on semi-structured interviews with working personnel on two HVB homes. Theories about conflict, communication and roles have been used in order to understand why conflicts arise in these h

Purpose: In this thesis we want to investigate the impact of different contexts within the events industry by distinguishing how our respondents perceive leadership and management to be executed within different events and the effect of contexts upon these two roles. Methodology: This thesis is situated within a constructionist viewpoint. Consequently we have conducted a qualitative study based o

Scientists estimate that in order to contain global warming below 2°C, only around 900 GtCO2, can be emitted between 2013 and 2050. Recent research shows that in order to meet this target, global demand for fossil fuels has to decline. In their 2014 report, The Carbon Tracker Initiative calculated that a global emission restriction in accordance with the 2-degree target would require a market pric

More than Products : A discourse analytical study of the vindicating and convicting dictums from the Swedish Advertising Ombudsman In society today we are exposed to more advertising than ever before. In Sweden the design of advertisements are regulated in part by laws and in part by a self-regulating system called the Swedish Advertising Ombudsman. Amongst other things, the Swedish Advertising O

Från det att Bitcoin introducerades 2009 har denna kryptovaluta väckt allt större uppmärksamhet och medan förespråkarna talar sig varma för denna nymodighets förträfflighet höjer kritiker ett varningens finger. Ekonomen John Quiggin argumenterar för att valutans existens är det slutgiltiga beviset mot effektiva marknadshypotesen, detta samtidigt som marknadskapitaliseringen ligger på över sju milj

The thesis aim is to identify variables that facilitate aggregation from regional to national level among the Swedish regional risk and vulnerability analyses. The author also intends to determine how well the county administrative boards have been able to present their information according to these variables. The report consists roughly of four parts, where the author has: categorized different

The aim of this study was to examine how staff members of an orphanage in north Poland, operate their work to meet children's developmental needs related to Maslow's theory of hierarchy of needs. By semi-structured interviews with four of the staff members, their understanding of the children’s developmental needs were studied. The study also focused on the strategies used by the staff to

Wallby, Karin (2014) ”Ingenting är heligt längre”. Magisteruppsats i Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap. Författad vid Instutitionen för kommunikation och medier, Lunds universitet. I takt med att internet vuxit och blivit en större del av samhället och av människors vardag, har sökmotorer blivit allt viktigare för att navigera bland informationen på nätet. Idag har företaget Google i princip mono

Syftet med vår undersökning var att undersöka hur socialarbetare med utländsk bakgrund resonerar kring ett behov av kulturkompetens i möten med invandrarklienter. Våra frågeställningar var: Hur definierar socialarbetarna begreppet kulturkompetens? Vilka erfarenheter har socialarbetarna av betydelsen av kulturkompetens i socialt arbete med invandrarklienter? Och vilka fördelar och nackdelar finns dThe aim of our study was to examine and analyze how social workers of foreign origin reflect on the need for cultural competence in meetings with immigrant clients. Our research questions were: How does the social workers define the concept of cultural competence? What experience do the social workers have with regards to cultural competence in social work with immigrant clients? And what are the

Abstract Author: Hajro Örneland Title: “Well then, are you planning to find your roots?” A qualitative interview study about identity and attachment with adults adopted from non-European countries. Supervisor: Carina Tigervall and Elizabeth Martinell Barfoed Assessor: Anna Angelin Adoption is a topic often discussed in various social contexts as well as in media, through for example different TV