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  • 4201.
    Lundin, Henrik
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Timle Händel, Joel
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Revisionens värde för kunden: Hur revisionsbyråer arbetar för att skapa värde 2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Sammanfattning

    Titel: Revisionens värde för kunden - Hur revisionsbyråer arbetar för att skapa värde

    Kurs: Företagsekonomi III, Ekonomistyrning, Examensarbete (kandidatuppsats)

    Handledare: Thomas Karlsson

    Fakultet: Ekonomihögskolan, Linnéuniversitetet, Kalmar

    Inledning: Revisionsbyråernas kunder har yttrat åsikter om att byråerna måste bli mer serviceorienterade och ta mer initiativ mot deras kunders behov. Kunderna är oroliga att byråerna inte kommer ha möjligheten att möta framtida förväntningar, det kommer ställa krav på att byråerna känner sina kunder. Om revisionsbyråer vet hur de skapar värde för sina kunder, kan de dra nytta av det vid prissättningen av tjänsten och därmed nå en högre fördel mot konkurrerande företag.

    Syfte: Syftet med denna uppsats är att med utgångspunkt i tidigare teori och studier om att kundvärde uppstår i konsultverksamheter, undersöka hur revisionsbyråer arbetar för att skapa värde till sina kunder i samband med revisionsuppdraget. Frågeställningen kommer därav besvaras med utgångspunkt i revisionsbyråernas preferenser och inte kundens. Avsikten är att ge en insikt för revisionsföretag i hur de kan generera värde.

    Metod: En kvalitativ undersökning med semistrukturerade intervjuer, som hålls med auktoriserade eller godkända revisorer i både små och stora revisionsbolag. Studien nyttjar en abduktiv ansats genom empirin, tolkningskapitlet och slutsatsen. Syftet är att styrka och utvärdera det empiriska materialet med teorier från välkända forskare.

    Slutsats: Revisionsbyråerna skulle kunna involvera kunden i högre omfattning under hela revisionsprocessen för att skapa nöjdare kunder och mer värde. Slutsatsen besvaras ur ett internt- och ett externt perspektiv. Rekommendationer har utfärdats där vi påvisar att en bättre differentieringsstrategi kan utvecklas för att uppnå konkurrensfördelar.

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  • 4202.
    Lundin, Jenny
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship. Human Resource Management.
    Persson, Sara
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship. Human Resource Management.
    Förankra utan att kasta ankar: En uppsats om organiserandets betydelse i projektorganisationer2015Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose The purpose of this case study is to contribute to the theory development of ‘project organisations’.

     

    Methodology/approach The case study advances the theory of the project organisation by applying an abductive research approach. Enabling this with a qualitative approach where focus of the primary empirical is central.

     

    Findings This research conceptualises that ‘the project organisation’ constantly unconsciously seeks bureaucratic structure whilst organising. Two empirically driven modes ‘financing’ and ‘anchoring’ has been highlighted.

     

    Practical implications Based on the empirical findings in this case study, further research is encouraged to find empirical support of and to develop its claims and develop theoretical knowledge.

     

    Originality/value Despite this case study is based on an earlier theoretical observation, there is still need for theory development in the area of ‘project organisations’. By introducing ‘system’ as a concept into the studies of ‘project organisations’, this case study enables empirical data, which builds a theoretical framework, where other studies may be commence.

     

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    Förankra utan att kasta ankar
  • 4203.
    Lundin, Roger
    et al.
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Biörk, Markus
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Hallerby, Tobias
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Röstvärdesdifferentiering: En studie om användandet av röstvärdesdifferentiering bland bolag noterade på Stockholmsbörsen.2006Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Sammanfattning

    Magisteruppsats i företagsekonomi, Ekonomihögskolan vid Växjö universitet, Ekonomistyrning, FED 334, VT 2006

    Författare: Markus Biörk, Tobias Hallerby, Roger Lundin

    Handledare & Examinator: Fredrik Karlsson

    Bihandledare: Andreas Jansson

    Titel: Röstvärdesdifferentiering - En studie om användandet av röstvärdes-differentiering bland bolag noterade på Stockholmsbörsen

    Bakgrund: I Sverige finns det procentuellt flest användare av röstvärdesdifferentiering i världen och den svenska ägarstrukturen kännetecknas av ett koncentrerat ägande med starka kontrollerande ägare. Svensk forskning visar, i motsats till tidigare studier, att de kontrollerande ägarna i relativt liten utsträckning tycks tillskansa sig fördelar på bekostnad av övriga intressenter. Således uppstår frågan vad som påverkar användandet av röstvärdesdifferentiering i bolag noterade på Stockholmsbörsen.

    Uppsatsens syfte: Syftet är att testa och analysera sambanden mellan användandet av röstvärdesdifferentiering i bolag noterade på Stockholmsbörsen och existensen av alternativa kontrollsystem, ägarnas intentioner med sitt ägande samt bolagsspecifika faktorer i det ägda bolaget.

    Metod: Studien genomförs med en kvantitativ metod och en hypotetiskt-deduktiv ansats. För den empiriska datainsamlingen används främst årsredovisningar från bolagen noterade på Stockholmsbörsen. Det insamlade materialet testas statistiskt i SPSS för att sedan analyseras.

    Resultat: Vi finner positiva signifikanta samband mellan användandet av röstvärdesdifferentiering och variablerna entreprenör, korsägande samt risk. Vidare finner vi negativa signifikanta samband mellan användandet av röstvärdesdifferentiering och variablerna rörelseintressent, finansförvaltare samt tillväxt.

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  • 4204.
    Lundin, Saga
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management.
    Söderberg, Linnéa
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management.
    Vemic, Nevena
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management.
    Är HR nyckeln till framgång?: En kvalitativ studie om HR-funktionens roll och betydelse i organisationen.2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syfte: Syftet med uppsatsen är att kartlägga hur HR-funktionens arbete är värdeskapande för organisationen.

    Metod: Studien utgår från en deduktiv forskningsansats och har tillämpat en kvalitativ forskningsstrategi. Det empiriska underlaget har samlats in genom åtta semistrukturerade intervjuer med personer inom HR och med chefer i organisationen. Studien genomfördes på företagen Volvo Cars och Scania.

    Slutsats: Studien har visat att de faktorer som ger ett värdeskapande HR-arbete är verksamhetsförståelse, närvarande HR, delaktighet i ledningsgrupp för HR-personer samt att det finns en förståelse för vad HR arbetar med från chefernas perspektiv. 

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  • 4205.
    Lundin, Saga
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management (MAN).
    Söderberg, Linnéa
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management (MAN).
    Vemic, Nevena
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management (MAN).
    Är HR nyckeln till Framgång?: En kvalitativ studie om HR-funktionens roll och betydelse i organisationen2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syfte: Syftet med uppsatsen är att kartlägga hur HR-funktionens arbete är värdeskapande i organisationen.

    Metod: Studien utgår från en deduktiv forskningsansats och har tillämpat en kvalitativ forskningsstrategi. Det empiriska underlaget har samlats in genom åtta semistrukturerade intervjuer med personer inom HR och med chefer i organisationen. Studien genomfördes på företagen Volvo Cars och Scania

    Slutsats: Studien har visat att de faktorer som ger ett värdeskapande HR-arbete är verksamhetsförståelse, närvarande HR, delaktighet i ledningsgrupp för HR-personal samt att det finns en förståelse för vad HR arbetar med från chefernas perspektiv. 

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  • 4206.
    Lundmark, Erik
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Nachtweij, Jakob
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Oplanerade VD-byten och dess effekt på omsättningshastigheten av VD:ar2017Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Forced CEO turnovers have become an increasingly discussed topic in recent years. It is discussed that the CEO carousel is spinning at a faster pace than before and that the CEO turnover rate has increased in recent years. But what causes a forced CEO turnover, what reasons are behind these and are these forced CEO turnovers affecting the overall turnover rate of Swedish CEOs?

    Purpose: To explain if and why forced CEO turnovers take place and as well study the effect that forced CEO turnovers has on the overall turnover rate of CEOs.

    Method: This paper assumes a deductible research approach and has its theoretical foundation in the agency theory to explain the control situation that arises from owners and board of directors when the CEO does not perform against expectation or if a conflict arises with the board. Hypotheses have been designed and tested in a quantitative study with data for 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015.

    Conclusions: The results of this study cannot predict what reasons affecting forced CEO turnover in Sweden. However, the study can show that forced CEO turnovers represent a higher part of the overall turnover rate of CEOs than they did before. This means that forced CEO turnovers have increased but that there is no explanation as to why. 

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    Oplanerade-VD-byten
  • 4207.
    Lundmark, Isabelle
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Mainaud, Joanna
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Sjögren, Katarina
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    The link between consumer perception and satisfaction: A comparative study of shopping malls and city centres 2014Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: It is a known phenomenon that when external shopping malls arise next to cities the business of the city centres can be affected. This situation occurs since many years and in various places in the world, even Sweden.

    Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine what factors are important to the consumers when they are shopping in general, and then to evaluate how these factors influence consumer satisfaction with regard to shopping malls and city centres.

     

    Methodology: The research is based on a cross-sectional design with a quantitative strategy. The data collection is conducted through an internet based questionnaire with a snowball sampling approach.

     

    Conclusion: The results are that, for consumers, store variety, atmosphere and service quality are quite important aspects when shopping. They also shows that store variety influences consumer satisfaction in both the shopping mall and the city centre. Finally, convenience influences satisfaction in the city centre and the social aspect influences customer satisfaction in shopping malls.

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  • 4208.
    Lundmark, Simon
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Rekrytering av nyexaminerade studenter: En kvalitativ studie om arbetsgivares rekryteringsbeteende2013Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Abstract

    Kurs: Ämnesfördjupande arbete, Management 2FE01E

    Författare: Simon Lundmark

    Handledare: Lektor Hans Lundberg

    Examinator: Lektor Anders Hytter

    Titel: Rekrytering av nyexaminerade studenter – En studie om arbetsgivarens rekryteringsbeteende

    Nyckelord:”Employer Branding”, Nyexaminerade studenter, Rekrytering, Studentrelevant arbete

     

    Bakgrund: När företag skall rekrytera ny personal väljer de mellan flera olika ansökande personer. Denna studie fokuserar på att öka akademiskstuderandes förståelse för arbetsgivares rekryteringsbeteende, detta för att underlätta dessa studerandes övergång mellan den akademiska världen till näringslivet.    

    Problemformuleringar: Vilka faktorer är prioriterade för att bli kallad till intervju i en rekryteringsprocess av nyexaminerade studenter?

    Hur värderar företag erfarenheten av ett studentrelevant arbete under studietiden vid en potentiell rekrytering?

    Hur stor påverkan har arbetsgivarens ”Employer Brand” vid en rekryteringsprocess?

    Syfte: Syftet är att öka förståelsen för hur företag värderar att studenter haft ett studie-relaterat arbete under universitetsstudietiden vid rekrytering av ny-examinering. Detta för att studerande ska öka sin kunskap och förmåga att påverka sin kommande situation som arbetssökande och förbättra sina möjligheter för en lyckad rekrytering.

    Metod: Studien har genomförts med en kvalitativ forskningsdesign som har inkluderat semistrukturerade intervjuer för materialinsamling. De semistrukturerade intervjuerna genomfördes med företag i tjänstemarknaden. Från populationen där alla företag verksamma i Sverige var inräknade, gjordes ett urval att studien skulle avgränsas svenska tjänstemarknaden.

    Resultat: Genom denna studie kunde det klargöras att näringslivserfarenhet var den högst prioriterade faktorn för att bli kallas till en intervju, därefter var på en överensstämmande utbildning som var den faktorn med mest relevans. Erfarenheten av ett studentrelevant arbete under sin studietid värderades som en positiv erfarenhet. En erfarenhet som värderades högre jämfört med en studerande utan den erfarenheten, fast med högre betyg. Studien kunde även visa att företagen indirekt blir påverkade av sitt ”Employer Brand” eller liknande strategier i sin rekryteringsprocess. 

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  • 4209.
    Lundquist, Klara
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Var kommer din attityd ifrån?: En undersökning om varumärkesattityder hos ungdomar på glesbygden och i storstaden2007Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    I denna uppsats har jag fått möjligheten att gå vidare och undersöka ett ämne som jag anser vara oerhört intressant och inte minst viktigt inom marknadsföring. Uppsatsen hanterar vikten av kulturskillnader även inom ett litet land som Sverige och hur dessa påverkar utvecklingen av attityder.

    Jag valde att undersöka segmentet tonåringar då de anses vara ett viktigt segment inom dagens varumärkesindustri. Intresset låg i att utreda huruvida deras varumärkesattityder påverkades beroende på miljön de lever i. Jag valde därför att utreda syftet: Undersöka vad det finns för paralleller mellan den lokala kulturen som tonåringar lever i och deras attityder till varumärken. Till min hjälp använde jag mig av teorier inom konsument beteende såsom kultur och dess påverkan på människor, attitydteorier och tonåringars beteende och identifikation.

    Jag utförde fyra fokusgrupper på två olika gymnasieskolor. En var belägen i centrala Göteborg och den andra i glesbygden Tranemo. Intervjuerna bestod av totalt 24 gymnasieelever som under 30 min/intervju besvarade mina frågor och fyllde i intervjumaterial som jag framställt. Jag använde den information som jag fått fram under intervjuerna och ställde den emot teorierna för att undersöka skillnader och likheter mellan ungdomarnas attityder. Resultaten stämde med teorierna till viss del men jag fann också en del intressanta avvikelser.

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  • 4210.
    Lundquist, Malou
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Petersson, Hanna
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Ansvarsfrågans vara eller icke vara: Företagsansvar ur tre perspektiv2012Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

     

    Problem: Debatten kring vilket ansvar ett företag har pågår omkring oss just nu men intresset för företagsansvar är inte något nytt. Näringslivets roll i samhället har varit ett bekymmer under lång tid och det går att finna bevis för näringslivet intresse för samhället i århundraden tillbaka. Idag har vi nått en punkt där vi står inför många globala hot och hoppet om att övervinna dessa är en kraftfull och gemensam ansträngning. Detta har i sin tur medfört att det ställs stora krav på företag idag vad gäller deras ansvarstagande sett ur ett ekonomiskt, socialt och miljömässigt perspektiv. Samtidigt som det ställs höga krav på företag menar vissa att det enda ansvar ett företag har är att betala skatter, löner och erbjuda arbetstillfällen inom ramen för gällande lagstiftning. Andra menar vidare att det enda ansvar ett företag har är att vinstmaximera gentemot företagets aktieägare medan andra hävdar att ansvaret sträcker sig längre än så.

     

    Syfte: Studien syftar till att ur ett företagsperspektiv finna svar på vilket ansvar ett företag har samt att beskriva hur företag uppfattar ansvarstagande sett ur ett ekonomiskt, miljömässigt och socialt perspektiv.

     

    Metod: Studien utgår ifrån en abduktiv strategi och bygger således både på en kvalitativ och en kvantitativ forskningsinriktning. Studiens problemformulering besvaras med hjälp av sex kvalitativa intervjuer och en enkätundersökning.

     

    Slutsatser: Studiens kombination av de två forskningsinriktningarna har medfört att vi kan fastslå att företag idag möter ökade krav på ansvarstagande såväl miljömässigt som socialt. Vi kan även påvisa att arbetet med ekonomiska, miljömässiga och sociala aspekter ses som en självklarhet i arbetet med ansvarsfrågor men att tillvägagångssättet skiljer sig åt. Slutligen har vi konstaterat att det inte är företaget i sig som bär ett ansvar, utan att det största ansvaret återfinns hos företagsledningen samt att ansvaret på individnivå är en förutsättning för ett ansvarsfullt företag. Studiens tydligaste slutsats är att begreppet ansvar är nyanserat och har olika innebörder för olika företag. Trots att det talas om individansvar kan vi fastslå att företag trots detta upplever ett ansvar och den centrala frågan idag är hur långt detta ansvar sträcker sig.

     

    Nyckelord: CSR, ansvar, företagsansvar, ansvarsskyldighet, ekonomiskt ansvar, miljöansvar, socialt ansvar, intressenter. 

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  • 4211.
    Lundqvist, Fredrik
    et al.
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Sjövall, Fredrik
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Design - Ett verktyg för affärsutveckling2006Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 4212.
    Lundqvist, Lars
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Kravets, Daria
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    SÄLJARENS MOTIVATION: En fallstudie av säljares upplevda motivation i förhållande till dess incitamentsprogram2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Sammanfattning

    Bakgrund: Incitament är vedertaget inom försäljningsorganisationer och används för att motivera och styra medarbetares aktiviteter mot företagets mål. Problemet är att detta utgör ett komplext område, dels att forskningen är motstridig inom vilken typ av incitament som motiverar, dels komplexiteten inom motivationsområdets forskning som belyser stora individuella skillnader. För att incitament ska vara effektiva bör de träffa rätt inom båda områdena. Intresset för denna studie motiveras av att tidigare forskning främst utgår från ett företagsperspektiv, medan denna studie tar medarbetarens perspektiv.

    Syfte: Syftet med studien är att identifiera och analysera medarbetares motivationsaspekter i relation till ledningens styrmedel.

    Metod: Studien är kvalitativ och har en abduktiv ansats och utgörs av en tvåfalls fallstudiedesign. Studien genomfördes med hjälp av semistrukturerade intervjuer, sju säljare utgjorde studiens respondenter. Empirin analyserades genom kodning och meningskategorisering.

    Resultat: Att bli monetärt belönad för sin prestation ansåg respondenterna som självklart men samtidigt framfördes det kritik mot hur incitamentssystemet var utformat. Icke monetära incitament som uppskattades var frihet och utvecklingsmöjligheter. Som demotiverande beskrevs inslag av mikromanagement från chef vid uteblivna resultat.

    Slutsatser: Studien visar på en enighet att provision är ett viktigt inslag för att utföra arbetet men i sig inte huvudsakligen motiverande. Vikten av frihet och utvecklingsmöjligheter framhölls som något eftertraktat och motiverande. De individuella skillnaderna respondenterna emellan påvisar att incitament för att vara effektiva bör vara individanpassade.

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  • 4213.
    Lundqvist, Linn
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Strandberg, Moa
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Ljungman, Tyra
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    "The show must go on": A Qualitative Study on How to Build Trust in International Business-to-Business Relationships During Covid-192022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The conditions in the international business market changed rapidly andunexpectedly when Covid-19 evolved into a pandemic in March of 2020. As a result of this, businesses had to adapt their operations to the new circumstances. The new circumstances implied, among other things, not being able to meet B2B customers in person. Before the pandemic, meeting customers in person was the usual way of building trust in business relationships. This is especially true for companies in the high-end segment as their customers value trust in their suppliers in their purchasing decisions. Therefore, this thesis investigates how high-end companies' trust and relationships have been affected by the pandemic. It also examined which factors have been crucial for high-end businesses when managing relationships and trust.

    A qualitative method has been utilized as a foundation for this thesis. Theoretical data were collected by reviewing several studies related to the topic. Empirical data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with seven case companies. With the gathered data as a foundation, three themes were formed: B2B relationships, trust, and crisis. The themes are reoccurring throughout the thesis to provide the reader with a red thread. The themes are continuously related to high-end sales. The data has been analyzed to investigate the relationships between the themes. This thesis concludes that Covid-19 positively has impacted high-end companies' trust and relationships. Crucial factors for managing trust and relationships during Covid-19 have proven to be mutual understanding, local presence on the international market, transparency, and flexibility.

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  • 4214.
    Lundqvist, Maja
    University of Kalmar, Baltic Business School.
    Utnyttjas kulturen?: en undersökning av kulturens roll i regional utveckling2008Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Magister)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syfte

    Syftet med uppsatsen är att förklara hur man inom kultursektorn i praktiken ser på kopplingen kultur och ekonomisk tillväxt. Min avsikt är att studera och analysera både attityder och faktiskt beteende för att se var en eventuell utvecklingspotential finns.

    Metod

    Undersökningen har genomförts med en kvalitativ ansats och empiriinsamlingen har skett genom ostrukturerade intervjuer. En litteraturgenomgång av befintlig teori inom ämnet har gjorts för att skapa en referensram för analysen av det empiriska materialet.

    Teori

    Den teori som har studerats behandlar främst området kultur, kulturpolitik och kulturens roll(er) i regional utveckling. Även platsmarknadsföring och Cultural Planning beskrivs i teorikapitlet.

    Empiri

    Det empiriska materialet baseras på intervjuer med sex personer som på olika sätt besitter kunskaper inom kulturområdet eller platsmarknadsföring.

    Analys och slutsatser

    De nya roller som kulturen tilldelas i teorin kan vara svåra att omsätta till praktik i och med den uppdelning som fortfarande finns mellan kultursektorn, näringsliv och politiker. För att kunna utvecklas i framtiden tror jag att världarna måste närma sig varandra och utveckla en gemensam begreppsapparat. Idag talar kultursektorn och politikerna helt enkelt inte samma språk, vilket sätter hinder för vad jag tror skulle kunna vara fruktsamma samarbeten.

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  • 4215.
    Lundqvist, Malou
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Petersson, Hanna
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Förväntningsgapet: "Kommunicera bör man, annars dör man"2011Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Förväntningsgapet kan definieras som en skillnad mellan vad kunderna förväntar sig av revisorn och vad denne faktiskt levererar. Gapet har funnits lika länge som revisionen men har uttalat varit ett problem sedan 1970-talet. Då revisionen till viss del kan sägas vara efterfrågestyrd idag har många revisionsbyråer genomgått ett omställningsarbete som innebär att stora satsningar har gjorts på tjänsterna redovisning, skatterådgivning och affärsrådgivning. Både i stora och små företag uppstår ibland situationer där uppdragsgivaren och uppdragstagaren har olika förväntningar på tjänsterna som köps in. Detta beror många gånger på en brist i kommunikationen och när förväntningarna inte infrias och förväntningsgapet uppstår uttrycks besvikelsen vanligtvis i form av invändningar mot prissättningen. Syftet med denna uppsats är att med utgångspunkt i små aktiebolag undersöka hur dessa upplever förväntningsgapet. Vi ämnar även undersöka huruvida begreppet förväntningsgap bör vidgas och förutom relationen till revisorn även omfatta övriga ekonomiska konsulter. Utgångspunkten i denna uppsats har varit den kvalitativa forskningsmetoden men även delar av den kvantitativa metoden har använts då en enkätundersökning har genomförts. Forskningsansatsen i denna uppsats är abduktiv vilket innebär att utgångspunkt har tagits både i empiri och teori. Denna undersökning har resulterat i att vi har kunnat fastslå att förväntningsgapet ät ett relativt vanligt förekommande fenomen i relationen mellan kund och ekonomisk konsult i Kalmar län. Gapet upplevs av småföretagen som problematiskt på så vis att relationen till företagens ekonomiska konsulter inte fungerar. Förväntningsgapet uppstår i olika situationer och av många olika anledningar. Dock kan två viktiga orsaker sägas vara en otydlig kommunikation samt småföretagarnas okunskap kring de ekonomiska tjänsterna. Förväntningsgapet kan minskas genom tydlig kommunikation och information, genom uppdragsbrev samt en prissättningsmetod där utgångspunkten är kundens betalningsvilja. Undersökningen har även medfört att vi har kunnat konstatera att begreppet förväntningsgap idag är för smalt definierat då det även bör omfatta kundens relationer till övriga ekonomiska konsulter och inte endast revisorn.

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  • 4216.
    Lundqvist, Niklas
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Caroline, Hellman
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Axel, Erlandsson
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Investeringsprocesser i kommunalägda bostadsbolag: En studie om lagen om allmännyttiga bostadsaktiebolags påverkan på investeringsprocessen.2014Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Bachelor thesis in Business administration, School of Business and Economics at Linnaeus University, Controller, 2FE13E, spring semester 2014

    Title: Capital budgeting in Municipal-real estate companies - A study of the law of public housing company impact on capital budgeting.

    Authors: Axel Erlandsson, Caroline Hellman and Niklas Lundqvist

    Tutor: Anders Jerreling

    Background: Municipal owned real estate companies  has in the past been obliged to take responsibility for providing housing to Swedish municipal inhabitants. Municipal owned real estate company’s has in the past been prohibited to act in profit purpose. In January 2011 the previous law of public housing was replaced with the new law on public municipal housing companies. The municipality may not provide the municipal owned company with any financial advantages against a private owned real estate company. A municipal owned real estate company should according to the new law act businesslike and act in the company’s best interest. The purpose of the new law was to establish that municipalities have the right to operate public housing corporation, however it must be done in ways that do not affect market competition, the municipal housing company should compete on equal terms with a privately owned real estate company. The meaning of acting businesslike can be interpreted in several ways.  One approach is that acting business like is equal to require a market rate of economic return. The profit of the company should therefore be the same as what would be required of a private actor in the same market.  The municipal owned real estate company should, if the profit requirement is fulfilled, contribute to society. Another aspect is that acting business like is a wide attitude that non-subsidized companies take regarding investments. The new law is not prohibiting the municipally owned real estate companies to take social responsibility, but the business like behavior must be the company’s superior priority.  The new law sharpens the demands on the municipality as a company owner, they should by law require a market rate of economic return.

    Purpose: The purpose of our study is to describe and explain how the investment process appear since the new law was established in 2011 and further identify changes in the way company’s act and way of thinking in the capital budgeting process.

    Method: The essay is based on a qualitative research method with data collection through semi-structured interviews. Three case studies of municipal real estate companies were conducted to identify what effect the new law had on the company’s capital budgeting process.

    Result and conclusion: The outcome of the three completed case studies varied, but overall it can be said that the largest impact on the effect of the new law is regarding the real estate company’s basic approach to acting businesslike. Two of the three case studies showed an almost absent change in the company’s behavior, they are not acting more businesslike since the new law was established. The third case study demonstrated a change in the company’s behavior, mainly in the initial stage in the capital budgeting process as well as in the decision-making stage. The company makes investments with greater caution, careful calculations are more important and the company has higher requirements on how quickly an investment must generate profit. Concerning the third real estate company had the responsibility for housing policy shifted from the housing company to the municipality.

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    Investeringsprocesser i kommunalägda bostadsbolag
  • 4217.
    Lundqvist, Siw
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Marcusson, Leif
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Planera ditt projekt: en handbok2012 (ed. 1)Book (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 4218.
    Lundström, Julia
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Petersson, Sofie
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Identifiering av kostnader i samband med implementering av en redovisningsrekommendation2015Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: On the 1st January 2014 it became mandatory for smaller enterprises and economic associations to apply the Swedish generally accepted accounting principles, either with K2 or K3. For this reason, it is of current interest to examine and identify the costs organizations may face in connection with the implementation of a new accounting standard. There has been a debate in the media regarding whether or not the accounting standard is suitable for economic associations. Therefore, it becomes particularly interesting and urgent to study this unique type of organization. According to our review of earlier research, there are no illuminating studies regarding the cost aspect of implementation of a new GAAP in Swedish organizations. Thus, we aim to fill this gap in the research area of implementation of GAAP.

    Problem: What are the costs for organizations in the implementation of a GAAP and what explains

    these costs?

    Purpose: The purpose is to identify the costs of the implementation of a new GAAP of Swedish firms. We aim to illustrate which driving forces result in the identified costs of implementation.

    Methods: In our quantitative study, we apply deductive reasoning and have used a theory that deals with organizational change. Subsequently, we have applied an accepted theory in terms of implementary alterations in organizational accounting. Based on this existing theory and our own extrapolations, we have formed hypotheses. We have tested these hypotheses empirically by using two questionnaires sent to board members of economic associations and employees at companies who are managing the accounting for the economic associations, respectively. The data sets from both questionnaires have been the basis for further analysis.

    Result and conclusions: After completed statistical tests, we can state that there have been additional costs with the implementation of new GAAP in economic associations and at companies who are managing the accounting for the economic associations. In the case of companies who are managing the accounting for the economic associations, the costs of overtime hours tend to be more in connection with the implementation of a more complicated accounting standard. As for the board members, the costs of education hours and need for accounting services tend to increase with implementation a more complicated accounting standard. The cost in terms of an increased workload tends to increase for the board members who are managing the accounting. Additionally, we have identified cost in terms of resistance to implementation of the accounting standard in general for both economic associations and companies who are managing the accounting for these. The cost of resistance tends to be smaller in older economic associations.

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  • 4219.
    Lundvall, Klas
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Altsäter, Hanna
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Att synliggöra det dolda: En fallstudie om dolda skador i Elektronikbolagets materialflöde av tv-apparater2016Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Sammanfattning

    Examensarbete i logistik för civilekonomprogrammet, 30 hp. Kurskod 4FE19E

    VT 2016

    Författare - Hanna Altsäter och Klas Lundvall

    Handledare - Petra Andersson

    Examinator - Helena Forslund

    Titel - Att synliggöra det dolda- En fallstudie om dolda skador i Elektronikbolagets materialflöde av tv-apparater

    Bakgrund - Muha (2012) menar att det förekommer en ökad oro bland tillverkare och distributörer som levererar känsliga produkter kring dolda skador i materialflödet. Elektronikbolaget har upplevt en ökning på dolda skador, skador som ej syns på förpackningen och därmed inte upptäcks förrän vid uppackning av produkten. Filip (2013) menar samtidigt att produkter som inte når upp till kundens förväntningar riskerar att ge negativa konsekvenser, något som Elektronikbolaget vill undvika.

    Syfte - Syftet är att kartlägga Elektronikbolagets flöde av tv-apparater från lager till återförsäljare för att identifiera kvalitetsbrister och de zoner där dolda skador riskerar att uppstå. Syftet är också att identifiera typer av dolda skador samt orsaker till dessa på tv-apparater. Utifrån förekommande kvalitetsbrister är sedan syftet att ge förslag på förbättringsåtgärder för dolda skador, med målet att minska antalet skador för Elektronikbolaget.

    Metod – Studien har en kvalitativ strategi och för att besvara studiens syfte har författarna gjort en fallstudie på Elektronikbolaget. Empiri har samlats in genom observationer, fokusgrupp och intervjuer.

    Slutsatser I Elektronikbolagets flöde av tv-apparater har kvalitetsbrister inom följande riskzoner identifierats: lagerhantering, mottagning och förflyttning inom lagret, sampaketering, transport och lossning samt utleverans. I kapitel 4 har typer av dolda skador och möjliga orsaker diskuterats. För att minska antalet dolda skador och kostnaden för dessa har lämpliga förbättringsåtgärder tagits fram. De som bör prioriteras är riktlinjer för hantering, utökat samarbete vid lastning samt öka direktleveranser. Elektronikbolaget bör även underlätta mätning och uppföljning för dolda skador. Brister och riskzoner, orsaker, typer och förbättringsåtgärder sammanfattas sedan i tabell 9, se avsnitt 6.1.1.

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  • 4220.
    Luong, Melinda
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Rådmark, Frida
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Sjögren, Alexandra
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    När företaget är borta - dansar agenterna på bordet?: En studie om hur svenska små- och medelstora företag kan kontrollera sin agent på den internationella marknaden.2013Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Globalization has enabled firms to expand abroad and enter international markets. The mainobstacle for small and medium-sized firms in their internationalization-process is the lack offinancial resources and local market knowledge. Therefore, the use of an offshore agent is agood option. An agent holds good local market knowledge and represents an establishmentform that is less costly, compared to the start-up of a subsidiary. Hence, the use of an agent isa common approach amongst internationalized small and medium-sized firms (SME’s).Simultaneously, a firm and its agent are driven by different ambitions due to divergence intheir self-interests. Although an agent is hired to work in unity with the firm’s ambitions, itmay hold a self-interest that collides with the firm’s objectives. Therefore, it is vital for firmsto protect their own interests by implementing different mechanisms that can control theagent. In this study, the principal-agent theory has been applied in order to explain therelationship between Swedish SME’s and their agents. Additionally, it has been investigatedhow Swedish SME’s are able to control their offshore agents on the international market. Toexamine this, the following two research questions have been formulated: “How can theprincipal-agent theory be applied to describe the relation between Swedish SME’s and theiragent on the international market?” and “How can Swedish SME’s control that their agent onthe international market are working in unity with the firm’s requests?” In order to answerthese two questions, theoretical material has been collected and processed in order toformulate the basis of the semi-structured interview guide that has been answered by therespondents. This has resulted in an analysis followed by a conclusion where the researchquestions are answered.

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  • 4221.
    Luu, To Quan
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing and Tourism Studies.
    Westh, Wilma
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing and Tourism Studies.
    The influence of Café culture in Tourism: - A global study on Vietnam, Japan, Sweden and the Netherlands2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Drinking coffee is often part of everyday life and thus, also strongly linked to our travel experience as well as tourism as a broad phenomenon then. The goal was to demonstrate the importance of different café cultures for developing coffee tourism by determining how much café culture affects a visitor's experience. Data was gathered using a qualitative method first, to examine how a nation's history in relation to coffee has shaped its own café cultures. Four countries were looked into closely, two Asian countries, Vietnam and Japan, and two European countries, the Netherlands and Sweden. It has shown an idea on the impact of café culture on the chain of visitor experiences using the qualitative approach of global cases followed by a quantitative approach of a survey, investigating past tourist experiences related to these countries and their unique café cultures. With the gathered data, the authors made a conclusion regarding the extent of what café culture influences the travel experience, loyalty and their criteria for coffee houses.

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  • 4222.
    Lwee, Chong Han
    et al.
    University of Kalmar, Baltic Business School.
    Xi, Beiwei
    University of Kalmar, Baltic Business School.
    Leading Innovation2005Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Magister), 15 poäng / 22,5 hpStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The importance of innovation as an essential ingredient of competitive advantage has long been studied. Researchers from various disciplines have investigated the factors that drive organizational innovativeness. Strategic leadership as one of the determinants to catalyze organizational innovation hence becomes the research topic in this paper. The research purpose is to reveal the interrelationship between strategic leadership and an organization’s competitiveness.

    In research practice, the authors are trying to answer the research question as how strategic leadership affects an organization’s innovation process. To better answer the question, grounded theory as one of the qualitative research methods has been adopted to carry on the analytical process. In theoretical framework, a detailed discussion on strategic leadership and innovation has been made to give the theoretical background of studied phenomena.Two company cases have been presented and analyzed thereafter in empirical study.

    The research result reveals interlinks between leadership, strategic choice process and an organization’s innovativeness. Some discussions and future research conclude the paper.

    LIMAG05

  • 4223.
    Ly, Mimmy
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Vigren, Sophie
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Changing attitudes towards fast-fashion: A qualitative study of Swedish Generation Z and their increased ecological conscience2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The fast-fashion industry’s effect on the environment becomes more of a critical subject as the industry grows and dominates the apparel industry. Fast-fashion is based on frequently pushing new trends to consumers in order to increase sold volumes. This has led to overconsumption and fashion waste where large volumes of unsold garments are burned each year. Alongside of this, the industry has begun to understand the importance of ethical conduct and sustainability to positively affect or minimally harm humans and reduce their overall impact on the environment. Generation Z are said to be a finely tuned ecologically conscious generation, whilst being frequent shoppers of fast-fashion.

    This has led to the purpose of this study, to see how Swedish Generation Z’s increased ecological conscience affects their fashion consumption. This will be found by examining how shifts in thinking affects their attitudes towards fast-fashion retailers and their willingness to purchase sustainable and ethical fast-fashion. This, with the intent of addressing the behavioral-attitude gap that exists amongst sustainable fast-fashion, where consumers want sustainable fashion but do not purchase it. To answer this, the empirical foundation was obtained through 20 semi-structured video-interviews via telephones to give an understanding of Generation Z’s attitudes and behaviors surrounding sustainability and ethics in fast-fashion.

    Conclusions drawn were that there was an awareness of sustainability concerning fast-fashion, but that it was not something that changed their behaviors so much as their attitudes. What was found was a strong attitude about ethics in fast-fashion as the majority of participants felt that they were in the dark about what happens in the supply chain, and that they could do nothing about it. If companies would clearly define why something is more ethical, it was found that the majority would be willing to change their behaviors, and purchase ethical fast-fashion. Sustainability that was something they were aware of, was lacking in fast-fashion but something they compromised for price, whilst price was not such a sensitive subject regarding ethical fashion.

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  • 4224.
    Ly, Monia
    University of Kalmar, School of Communication and Design.
    Trovärdighet som en basföda för överlevnad: En studie kring en morgontidnings och en kvällstidnings legitimitet2009Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Credibility is not a given thing in society. It requires a mutual relationship between the parties. The purpose of this study was to illuminate newspaper legitimacy in relation to media content. The study used a qualitative approach and comprised two case studies, one morning- newspaper and one evening paper, which were the Göteborgs-Posten and the Göteborgs-Tidningen. The main theoretical issues concerning legitimacy were the definitions of legitimacy, impacts, factors of high and low credibility, news components and agenda setting. The conclusion was that both newspapers shared a degree of legitimacy, but with different implications. Neither the morning nor the evening paper seemed to believe whole-heartedly in objective information.

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  • 4225.
    Ly, Ting Ting
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Baardemans, Cornelis
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Bernardes, Inês
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Improving Triple Bottom Line through Reverse Logistics: A Study of Fashion Companies Operating in Sweden2015Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Motivation: Reverse Logistics is part of the concept of Sustainable Supply Chain Management, which is the supply chain consideration of the economic, environmental and social goals of all the stakeholders. These considerations should be balanced in a so-called Triple Bottom Line approach. However, literature approaching the social aspects is almost inexistent and the Triple Bottom Line approach is not common when examining the supply chain problems. The study focuses on companies operating in the Swedish market, since the country is an example in many TBL aspects. Moreover, the study is limited to the fashion apparel industry due to its high amount of returns. 

    Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explain how Reverse Logistics in the fashion industry can contribute to the social dimension of Triple Bottom Line, as well as to identify the tools and strategies used by the fashion companies to balance the trade-offs between the Triple Bottom Line dimensions in the context of Reverse Logistics and explain the reasons behind the decisions. 

    Approach: This is a multiple case study of six companies. Both primary (semi-structured interviews) and secondary (corporate reports and websites) sources were used to collect data. The empirical data was analyzed using pattern matching, first each case individually and thereafter cross-case analyses were performed. 

    Conclusions: The social contribution of Reverse Logistics in the fashion industry is mainly limited to donations to charity. In addition, it is not focused on the workforce, as suggested by the literature. Regarding the trade-offs in Triple Bottom Line, most of the fashion firms do not recognize them in the context of Reverse Logistics. Therefore, companies do not need to prioritize the Triple Bottom Line dimensions or use tools to balance them.

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  • 4226.
    Lyberg, Emma
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Mårdh, Julia
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Säljarens företagsöverlåtelse: Resultatet av entreprenörens historia2013Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 180 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Vi vill i studien skildra tillvägagångssättet vid en överlåtelse för att få en förståelse för vad processen innebär för den enskilda företagaren. För det andra vill vi redogöra säljarens perspektiv på värden som finns i det existerande företaget och som inverkar i överlåtelseprocessen.

    En kvalitativ fallstudie med utgångspunkt i en induktiv ansats har genomförts med strukturerade och ostrukturerade intervjuer. Samtliga intervjuobjekt har varit anonyma för att möjliggöra informationsdelgivande. Överlåtelsen skedde parallellt med studiens gång och därför har studien även haft en interaktiv forskning.

    Hur överlåtelseprocessen blir beror på företagarens tidigare erfarenheter. Egenskaperna en företagare besitter samt målen som finns för överlåtelsen och dess finansieringsbehov är andra påverkande faktorer. Detta gör att varje överlåtelse är unik och den beror på vad företagaren upplever vad som är av värde. Värdet som säljaren upplever behöver inte ha en delad uppfattning av köparen, därav är varje överlåtelse unik. Detta gör att värde är något som är subjektivt och som är beroende av vem som är tolkaren.

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    Säljarens företagsöverlåtelse
  • 4227.
    Lämhed, Emelie
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Sjöstrand, Ida
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Is it a good idea to share ideas?: A qualitative study about how Open Innovation is used between Chinese and Swedish entrepreneurs in an international market2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    In order for corporations to develop their business, they could apply an approach of exchanging ideas and knowledge with other corporations could contribute to new significant innovations. The international approach is called Open Innovation and could be implemented both externally and internally within firms. The purpose of this thesis was to examine how Open Innovation is used by Swedish and Chinese entrepreneurs in an international market context.

    By implementing a qualitative research method, the researchers obtained a deeper understanding of how networks and trust affect Open Innovation when the approach is used. This thesis derived from an inductive approach since the authors made observations and generated theories from those observations, which created a theoretical synthesis. The theoretical synthesis conducted into the operationalization and the interview guide for the data gathering of the semi- structured interviews.

    The gathered empirical data was compared with the theories in order to analyze the similarities and differences between them. Lastly, the study was concluded by answering the research questions, theoretical, practical, and policy implications, limitations for the study, and suggestion for future research.

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  • 4228.
    Lång, Petronella
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Liedholm, Martin
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    E-handel eller fysisk handel - det handlar bara om handel.: En kvalitativ studie om hur detaljhandelsföretag kan skapa en enhetlig upplevelse genom implementering av en omnikanalstrategi.2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The retail industry has changed with the advance of the digitalization. The development of new technology and consumers who are continuously connected online implicate new sales and marketing channels for retailers. This imply that retail companies face the requirement of integrating the different channels with each other, which in research is called an omni-channel strategy.

    The purpose of the study has been, from a management perspective, to investigate how Swedish retail chains work to integrate both digital and physical sales and marketing channels. This to obtain a better understanding of the phenomenon omni-channel and how companies integrate the channels. The study aims to provide knowledge for how companies can create a unitary experience between their different channels.

    The study applied a qualitative research method in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with Swedish retail chain companies that has an omni channel strategy. The companies that participated in the study were: Cervera, Elgiganten, Gina Tricot, Kappahl, Kicks, Lyko, Netonnet and Royal Design.

    The results of the study show several aspects regarding how retail companies can connect their digital and physical sales and marketing channels with each other but also which challenges and opportunities there is. A model has been developed showing four common basic steps to create a unitary experience between the channels. The four steps are: status rapport, customer journey identification, creating consensus and integrating systems.

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    E-handel eller fysisk handel - det handlar bara om handel.
  • 4229.
    Löfberg, Thérèse
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Sturesson, Petra
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Morgondagens detaljhandel: En studie om pop-up butiker, showrooms samt omnikanalers betydelse i detaljhandels framtid 2015Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Research question

    • How will companies work with showrooms and pop-up stores in the future?
    • How can companies integrate their various sales channels to maintain a strong position in the market?

    Purpose The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how the retail industry will evolve in the future- using novel creative sales channels to reach both new and existing customers. Furthermore, the thesis aims to examine the importance of how corporations’ different sales channels are integrated in order to meet customer demand. Another objective is to gain an understanding of how companies, through channel integration, can attain a competitive advantage in the market.

    Method We used a qualitative research method with an inductive approach but incorporating some deductive elements in order to investigate the above questions. During the study we collected empirical data through semi-structured interviews and from two focus groups.

    Conclusion Our research suggests that the pop-up store is a phenomenon that will continue to grow because it has many advantages as a sales channel. Moreover, it indicates that showrooms will broaden their target market to include end consumers. The integration of a company's sales channels will also be important to create a cohesive overall experience for customers.

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  • 4230.
    Löfgren Andersons, Adam
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Wendelbo, Åse
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Att verka som samhällsentreprenör: Ekobankens olika roller2012Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Uppsatsens syfte är att skapa förståelse för de roller som Ekobanken har och att lyfta fram "social bankings" betydelse för ett mer hållbart samhälle.

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  • 4231.
    Löfgren, Hanna
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Rensfeldt, Sara
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Kultur som Mosaik: En fallstudie av Strategisk Human Resource Managements betydelse i skapandet av en enhetlig organisationskultur2012Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syfte Syftet med vår uppsats är att skapa förståelse för hur ett företag kan arbeta med ett strategisk Human Resource Management (SHRM), samt hur SHRM kan fungera som ett ledningsverktyg för att frambringa överensstämmelse inom skilda kulturella grunder.

    Metod Vår uppsats är baserad på en kvalitativ metod där vi valt att angripa vårt problemområde via en abduktiv ansats för att kunna växla mellan empiri och teori. För att studera vårt problemområde har vi genomfört en fallstudie av ett medelstort företag inom försäkringsbranschen.

    Empiri Vi har valt att utgå från ett ledarperspektiv och kompletterat studien med medarbetarnas röst. Våra empiriska data har vi erhållit genom kvalitativa intervjuer med utvalda respondenter.

    Teori Vi har valt att beröra området för organisationskultur såväl som Strategisk Human Resource Management (SHRM). I vår studie har vi belyst hur organisationers ledare kan tillämpa SHRM för att skapa en harmoniserad organisationskultur. Vi har lagt vikt vid teorier som Bang (1999), Korczynski (2002), Millmore

    et al. (2007), Rollinson (2005) och Smircich (1983). I uppsatsens slut har vi lyft fram en modell för kulturstyrning enligt Lewis (1996).

    Analys När organisationers ledare uppmärksammar personalens historik och dess effekter som bottnar i olika organisationskulturella erfarenheter, kan ett strategiskt verktyg som SHRM tillämpas för att skapa en hållbar samstämmighet. Förutsättningarna för en lyckad kulturell harmonisering finner vi i ett gott medarbetarskap byggt på ett ömsesidigt förtroende, en väl fungerande kommunikation samt medvetenhet. För att genomdriva en sådan förändring krävs det att organisationens medlemmar medverkar aktivt med sitt fulla stöd.

    Slutsats Utifrån våra uppfattningar kan en ledare utgöra den konstnär som via sitt verktyg sammansätter de symboliska mosaikplattorna för att skapa ett harmoniserat konstverk, en iögonfallande bild för dess betraktare. Där verktyget utgörs av ett Strategiskt Human Resource Management arbete och mosaikplattorna av organisationens medlemmars skilda kulturella grunder.

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  • 4232.
    Löfqvist, Emelie
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Malmberg, Charlotte
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Den dynamiska hotellverksamheten som ett enat varumärke2011Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study is to analyze and specify the characteristics of servicescapes in the hotel industry and its role when building a brand. Further, the aim is to put forward how Management in this sector strategically utilizes the location to manage the staff in order to help build a strong lasting brand. To fulfill our purpose we have targeted one overall question - What purpose does servicescape have when building a solid brand name in the hotel sector?

    In today’s society brands play an integral part in influencing our buying behavior and are now considered to be a new business tool to communicate a business trough. Also services have become a widespread phenomenon, which is seen as a competitive tool not only for companies in the service sector. The literature regarding brands are more often using production companies as examples rather than service companies, which is why we found it interesting to make clear how service brands develop, keeping in mind the dynamics and intangible aspects. This study has been taking on a qualitative method as the idea was to gain a deeper understanding about the subject. The empirical material has been gathered from seven interviews with respondents holding important knowledge either about the hotel sector or brand management. The material has made out the basis for our analysis and final conclusion which you will find in the last chapters of this thesis.

    Keywords: Brands, Servicescape, Service Management, Interaction and Meetings.

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  • 4233.
    Löfstedt, Ebba
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Olsson, Isabella
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Tillitens betydelse i coopetition-situationer.: En kvalitativ studie om hur svenska banker samarbetar i utvinningen av nya tjänster.2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Utveckling av nya tjänster inom banksektorn är idag en del av branschensarbetsprocess. Banker står idag inför flera utmaningar där krav från kunder,kontinuerligt förändrad lagstiftning, nya konkurrenter och framförallt ensnabbt växande teknologisk utveckling präglar deras arbete. Studien kommeratt belysa coopetition som blir aktuellt när företag samarbetar med sina närakonkurrenter. Det är en prövning att förlita sig på de verksamheter som vill åtens kunder, men där alla i bankbranschen står inför lika villkor gällandetilliten till varandra.Syftet med studien har varit att studera samverkan mellan konkurrerandebanker. För att bättre förstå betydelsen av tillit vid framtagande avgemensamma tjänster så att vi som författare kan ge en ökad förståelse förhur banker samverkar när de tar fram nya tjänster.I studien har kvalitativ forskningsmetod tillämpats där sex styckensemistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes på tre olika banker. De berördabankerna som bidragit till empiriavsnittet i studien har varit Swedbank, ICABanken och Handelsbanken.Resultatet av studien påvisar att i den svenska bankbranschen, isamarbetande sammanhang, så tenderar coopetition och tillit att gå hand ihand med varandra. Det ena fenomenet skapar en förutsättning för det andra.För att utfallet av ett samarbete ska bli framgångsrikt är det av vikt att tillit, ide coopetitionsituationer som uppstår, finns och utmärker sig. Det harklarlagts i denna studie att det finns en fungerande tillit inom den svenskabankbranschen. 

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  • 4234.
    Lönn, Mattias
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Holm, Christoffer
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Corporate Social Responsibility: En studie om hur CSR kan mätas2015Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility has been a current topic over the last years. The topic has especially been debated in the energy industry due to the industry’s effect on the environment. Working with CSR leads to increased public welfare but more companies determine to work with CSR for profit ambitions. By connecting CSR with strategies there are possibilities for both increased public welfare and business advantage. Despite that CSR is recognized as a common accepted expression, there’s still a confusion of the concepts meaning. 

    Purpose The purpose of the study is dual; partly the study aims to concretize the concept of CSR to study how municipal energy companies may work with performance measurement for management control of CSR commitments, partly the study aims to assist Nogap with suggestions of performance metrics that would be applicable for their concept Sustainable profit. 

    Method In the beginning, the study was based on a literature study that resulted in a conceptual model and a theoretical framework. The model formed the basis for a more depth understanding of CSR within three municipal energy companies. CSR and performance measurement then were combined in a thematic analysis. 

    Conclusion Within municipal energy companies it’s possible to combine performance measurement and CSR, but to measure, the concept needs to be concretized to operational and identifiable activities. By managing CSR activities with performance measurement, municipal energy companies have opportunities to contribute to both public welfare and business advantage and thus a Sustainable profit. 

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  • 4235.
    Lönnberg, Annie
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Macanovic, Elma
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Pettersson, Izabelle
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Negative Effects on Trust in B2B Relationships2016Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: The concept of relationship marketing is a continuously growing research area in the field of academic research. A topic being widely discussed is which factors builds trust and the importance of having trust in business-to-business (B2B) relationships. However, there is a lack of research in the field of which factors have a negative effect on the level of trust in business relationships.

    Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explain which factors are crucial to maintain trust in a B2B relationship.

    Focus: The focus in this study is on trust in B2B relationships. Particularly how it is negatively affected by lacking the building blocks needed in order to have trust in such a relationship.

    Method: This study made use of a deductive, quantitative approach. By using a survey, the data was gathered through an online questionnaire sent out via e-mail to 700 Swedish B2B companies.

    Results: In total, answers from 141 were reliable. In SPSS analyses for regression, reliability, and validity were conducted. Out of the five stated hypotheses, three were accepted and two rejected. Conflict handling was shown to have the largest influence on the level of trust together with communication and competence. Commitment and contracts were rejected in the hypotheses testing.

    Conclusion: A new model is presented where the accepted hypotheses act as influencers on trust. The conclusion of this study is that if there is a lack of conflict handling, communication, and competence it will have a negative effect on trust in a B2B relationship. Due to limitations of the study, other research opportunities derive. It is suggested that future research should explore the differentiation between different industries and/or different kind of actors within the B2B-relation or countries.

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  • 4236.
    Lönnberg, Therese
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Smailagic, Mirela
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    I skuggan av frånvaron: en studie om hur chefer arbetar med frånvaro2012Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Title: In the shadow of absence – a study of how managers work with absence

    Authors: Mirela Smailagic och Therese Lönnberg

    Supervisor: Olle Duhlin

    Department: Linneaus University

    Course: Bachelor´s thesis in Organisation 15 hp

    Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to examine how organisations manage short-term absence. A comparison will be made between four government agencies customer services to see the similarities and differences on this issue.    

    Method: The study will be done through interviews with the help of center managers for the Transport Administration, Employment Service, the Immigration Service and the National Land Survey. In order to get best results on issues the authors have taken the help of reference literature to formulate interview questions. 

    Result: The conclusion we have reached in this work is that there should be a vision of the organization that is characterized by a healthy attitude. The preventive work in customer service should be seen as a strategic measure and expanded and that the managers through their leadership should have a more implementing role when in comes to the prevention of absence.

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  • 4237.
    Lönngren, Maria
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Morell, Christer
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Karlsson, Daniel
    Linnaeus University, Faculty of Business, Economics and Design, Linnaeus School of Business and Economics.
    Implementering av en ny chefsroll: Fallstudie av LRF-Konsult2011Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    As companies worldwide are in search of competitiveness and larger shares of the market, organizational change has become a key-factor to sustain a competitive edge. But as organizations consist of people, the human aspect of change is not to be disregarded. When change occurs, humans need time to find their new role in the organization, a process that takes time. In this thesis the authors ask themselves what an implementation process of a new managerial role looks like. To answer this question they’ve studied LRF Konsult. A Swedish company which offers a wide range of economic and judicial services to small and medium sized firms, primarily within the agricultural sector.

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  • 4238.
    Lönnqvist, Johan
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Norevi, Julia
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Synkronisera mera!: En studie i hur synkronisering påverkar artisters och företags varumärken.2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syfte och forskningsfråga: Syftet med denna uppsats är att genom en kvalitativ studie analysera hur synkronisering kan användas som ett marknadsföringsverktyg och hur detta kan påverka artisternas och företags varumärken sett ur ett co-brandingperspektiv:

    • Hur kan synkronisering som ett marknadsföringsverktyg påverka artistens och företagets varumärken genom co-branding?

    Metod: Studien bygger på en kvalitativ metod med ett abduktivt angreppsätt, med både deduktiva och induktiva inslag. Den empiriska insamlingen grundas i fem stycken semistrukturerade intervjuer. 

    Slutsats: Utifrån vår teoretiska referensram samt den empiriska insamlingen har vi som sammanfattningsvis sett att begreppet sell-out har förlorat sin innebörd i takt med att synkroniseringen ökar och därför inte är lika skadligt för varumärken. Vi kan därför påstå att det inte längre handlar om att musiken synkroniseras utan istället om vart och hur synkroniseringen sker. Är slutproduktion av synkronisering för TV-reklam i hög kvalitet kan detta användas som ett effektivt marknadsföringsverktyg, både för artisten och företaget. 

    Nyckelord: Varumärke, Co-branding, Samarbeten, Synkronisering, Image, Identitet

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  • 4239.
    Löv, Michelle
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Lestrin, Tinne
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Uppfeldt, Josefine
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Föredrar arbetsgivaren festprissen eller kontorsnissen?: En kvalitativ studie om rekryterares granskning av arbetssökandes sociala medier inom IT-branschen2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of the study is to create an understanding of whether, and in such cases how, employers in IT-firms examine jobseekers' social media as a part of the company's recruitment process. The study has been limited to recruiters in the IT-industry as it was considered extra interesting to examine the recruitment process related to social media due to the technical skills that are required within the IT industry. The choice of industry was also based on the fact that it is estimated that 70.000 new employees will be needed until the year of 2022, to meet Sweden's demand of employees within the IT-industry.

    Ten respondents with various positions in different IT-firms, that are responsible for the recruitment process, have participated in the study through semi-structured interviews. The conclusions drawn from the respondents' answers in relation to the theoretical framework are that all respondents actually examine job seekers' social media. This is done regardless of whether the company has considered that this is something that should be avoided or not. It was shown that the recruiters examined the job seekers' social media by their own initiative rather than on the basis of established guidelines. It did not appear that any specific guidelines nor policies existed or was used by any company regarding the review, and neither that there exists any form of internal dialogue regarding any specific approach.

    The majority of the respondents performed the review of social media in the final stages of the recruitment process. It has, however, been shown that the review is not used as a decisive decision in the recruitment process, rather as a complement for the overall picture. Even so, it turned out that there is content on social media that could have been decisive, but this only applies to individual cases where the content was considered extreme. Examples of such content were strong political statements that for instance regarded racism or other statements concerning inequality. 

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    Föredrar arbetsgivaren festprissen eller kontorsnissen?
  • 4240.
    Lövdahl, Per
    et al.
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Nilsson, Marcus
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Wiberg, Anders
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Vart tog träden vägen?: En uppsats om stormen Gudruns påverkan på skogsindustrins distributionssystem2006Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 4241.
    Lövdahl, Per
    et al.
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Nilsson, Marcus
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    Wiberg, Anders
    Växjö University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Management and Economics.
    2007Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 4242.
    Lövström, Georg
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    Olofsson, Hampus
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing.
    The unicorn factory: Examining Stockholm tech-startups and their pursuit of internationalization2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The idea behind this thesis was born from the success of the so-called unicorn companies originating from Stockholm. Unicorn companies are highly successful tech-startups which reached an evaluation of 1 billion USD while remaining private companies. This has created international attention to Stockholm, and the number of tech startups in the city has increased dramatically. The purpose of this thesis is to achieve a deeper understanding of how tech-startups in Stockholm design their internationalization strategy. To do this, comprehensive information regarding the background of this situation was given, which was then used to form the research questions. To answer them, research regarding internationalization, entrepreneurial strategies and business networks and relations were collected. The theories were then formulated into a conceptual synthesis. To answer our research questions, qualitative data was gathered through four semi-structured interviews with tech-startups operating in Stockholm. The abductive research approach was found to be the most useful approach for our research design. The analysis chapter was built upon the structure of our theories and analyzed through the lens of our conceptual synthesis. Formulating a discussion on the similarities between the theories and the empirical findings as well as unforeseen differences.

     

    Concluding our analysis of the gathered empirical data, we found an implication that there was a connection between the environment, the company and the strategy that they choose in order to internationalize, and that all factors impact each other. Following the analysis, the theoretical synthesis was adjusted based on the gathered data and restructured into a conceptual framework. This thesis stresses the importance of networks in entrepreneurial businesses and showcases why this is. It is of interest to entrepreneurs wishing to establish their own companies in Stockholm, but can also be of interest to entrepreneurs at large concerning their presence in tech-hubs. 

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  • 4243. Löwstedt, Jan
    et al.
    Schilling, Annika
    Handelshögskolan i Stockholm.
    Tomicic, Marie
    Werr, Andreas
    Managing differences in post-merger integration: the case of a professional service firm2003In: Nordiske organisasjonsstudier, ISSN 1501-8237, Vol. 5, no 1, p. 11-36Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 4244.
    Lööf, Filip
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Åkerlund, Jakob
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Long-term IPO performance on the Swedish stock market: An event study on Swedish Initial Public Offerings2022Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Context

    The number of Initial Public Offerings on the Swedish market has increasedrapidly over the last decade, reporting over 100 IPOs only in 2021. Although theincrease has been extraordinary, the majority of the IPO performance researchhas been conducted on larger markets such as the US, Germany, and China. Thiscreates a gap in the research regarding the performance of IPOs on the fastgrowing Swedish stock market. 

    Purpose

    The purpose of this thesis is to fill the identified research gap and examine howthe Swedish IPOs perform in relation to established firms listed on the OMXSSmall Cap. Findings on long-term over-or underperformance would lay afoundation for potential investment strategies as well as show signs ofinformation asymmetry and mispricing. To further extend the use of ourfindings, firm-specific factors will be tested in a regression model to find ifspecific firm characteristics have a positive or negative impact on the long-termperformance of the IPOs. 

    Questions at issue

    1. Does the Swedish Initial Public Offerings over/underperform comparedto the OMXS Small Cap in the long run?

    2. Which firm-specific factors affect the long-term performance of an IPO?

    Methodology

    To find if the IPOs over-or underperform the OMXS Small Cap index, the Buyand Hold Abnormal Returns over 24 and 36 months are calculated with theOMXS Small Cap as a benchmark index. Further, a regression analysis with 15explanatory variables is performed with the received BHAR results as thedependent variable to find if there are any significant relationships between thefirm-specific variables measured before the IPO and the long-term performance. 

    Results

    The Buy and Hold Abnormal Returns presented a positive abnormal return forboth periods measured, with a significant overperformance of 9,91% over the36-month period, and 21,14% for the 24-month period. Further, the regressionanalysis showed a positive relationship between firm performance and firm sizeand Return On Equity, indicating that a high ROE, as well as a larger firm sizeat the date of the listing, increases the chances of higher long-term returns. 

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  • 4245.
    Lööf, Madelene
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Schelin, Victoria
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    En studie om förbättrad lagerlayout och artikelplacering: En fallstudie på ett medelstort produktions- och återförsäljningsföretag2015Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Inventory are an important part of the company's supply chain. This is where the products are temporarily stored and retrieved in order to fulfill orders to customers. The design of the warehouse layout should facilitate the flow of the products. However, there is no universal solution for article placement in each individual organization. An examination of article placement is significant because it allows for a reduction of distances internally, makes products available and thereby saves time in the picking process.

    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify Formacs present warehouse layout and article placement. Furthermore, will the problems associated with this be identified and subsequently analyzed with the purpose to suggest improvements in order to increase productivity in the order picking process.

    Methodology: Qualitative and quantitative data was collected through unstructured and semi-structured interviews and direct observations. The respondents were chosen through a non-probability, snowball selection. Furthermore were excel files containing transactional data for Formacs products used. This data was complemented with own measurements of distance and time in the order picking process.

    Findings: Formacs current warehouse layout is the design that will result in maximum productivity. However, Formac needs to have a more consistent article placement and a recommendation is then to place the high-frequency products within a product category close to the order picking station. The zones where the products are placed are then fixed, but the article placement within these fluid. This form of article placement will result in a structured and accessible warehouse space which leads to increased productivity in the order picking process.

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  • 4246.
    Lööf, Mikael
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Johansson, Sabina
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Nishiura, Christopher
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Gynnsam organisationskultur i hybridkontoret2022Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study has been to clarify how organizations create cultures which are beneficial for them with a working procedure called the hybridoffice. What measures are organizations and leaders in need of in order to remain and develop the organizational culture under the new circumstances?

    The study has been operated with the help of an abductive scale and a qualitative method. Primary data has been collected through semi-structured interviews with the help of 6 respondents. In order to accomplish the purpose of the study and in order to answer the research question the results from each interview have been analyzed together with relevant theories about organizational culture, socialization, leadership and employmentship.

    The results of the study show that the hybrid way of working is demanding a change of requirements in leaders and also organizations in order to improve the organizational culture. What has been brought to our attention that is especially crucial are specific goal managements whereas the organizational values and goals are well communicated throughout the company, new meeting arenas to ease communication and informational spread throughout the company and also a change of demand in leaders whereas they are expected to be more present and supporting in the day to day work. Lastly make time for creative working and workshops for physical meetings is of preference.

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    Gynnsam organisationskultur i hybridkontoret
  • 4247.
    Lööf, Viktor
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Tandrup, Rasmus
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Tvärorganisatoriska förbättringsmöjligheter: En fallstudie om kvalitetsbrister inom order-till-leveransprocessen2017Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Course: Thesis in logistics and controller for the MBA program, 30 hp. 4FE18E & 4FE19E, VT17

    Authors: Viktor Lööf and Rasmus Tandrup

    Supervisor: Hana Hultén

    Examiner: Helena Forslund

    Title: Interorganizational improvements - A case study of quality deficiencies within the order-to-delivery process

    Background: Due to the increased role of suppliers within the supply chain the order-to- delivery process has been described as one of the most important processes in a company. By identifying quality deficiencies within the order-to-delivery process and developing measures addressing how these can be minimized the overall quality of the process can be improved. To ensure the results of quality improvements companies also need to manage the performance of the process. Managing performance is however connected to obstacles when integrating performance measurement between buyer and supplier within the order-to-delivery process.

    Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify quality deficiencies within the case company’s order-to-delivery process and develop improvement measures addressed to reduce the identified deficiencies. Furthermore, the purpose is to create an understanding of obstacles to integrating performance measurement between buyer and supplier within the order-to-delivery process.

    Method: This study is based on a qualitative approach. In line with the purpose of the study a case study has been conducted at an E-commerce company. The empirical data has been collected through observations, interviews and a focus group.

    Conclusions: The majority of quality deficiencies found within the studied order-to- delivery process are related to the dimension information quality. To reduce these deficiencies an EDI-solution between buyer and supplier is proposed, providing conditions to create and communicate accurate information at the right time. Most of the obstacles to integrating performance measurement within the order-to-delivery process identified were connected to how the actual measurement is performed. The results of the study are summarized in table 8 and figure 30.

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  • 4248.
    Lööv, Madelene
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Madelene, Breider
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Fredrik, Carlsson
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Bakomliggande orsaker och åtgärder till variation i transportledtiden.2014Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Bakgrund

    : För de flesta framgångsrika företag är det viktigt att ha en leveransförmåga

    som är konkurrenskraftig för att kunna uppnå den servicenivån som marknaden kräver.

    Ledtid är benämning på den tid det tar från att företaget har lagt sin order till dess att

    ordern har levererats. Den tidsskillnad som uppkommer mellan den planerade ledtiden

    och den faktiska ledtiden gör att det uppstår en osäkerhet kring leveransplaneringen.

    Den största orsaken till osäkerheter eller variation i transportledtiden utgörs av

    transporterna av konsumentprodukterna.

    Syfte

    :Syftet med studien är att identifiera vad det kan finnas för bakomliggande orsaker

    till variationer som uppstår under transportledtiden då konsumentprodukter

    transporteras från en leverantör fram till ett distributionscenter eller varuhus. Det ska

    även undersökas ifall det finns några åtgärder för att kunna begränsa variationer i

    transportledtiden.

    Metod

    : Detta är en fallstudie med en deduktiv inriktning, ett positivistiskt perspektiv

    och med en kvalitativ undersökningsdesign. Den vetenskapliga trovärdigheten är byggd

    på de sanningskriterium som tillhör fallstudien; trovärdighet och äkthet.

    Slutsats

    : De största bakomliggande orsakerna till variation är, konsolidering,

    volymskillnader över åren, transporter kommer förtidigt eller försenat, färjeförseningar,

    strejker, väderförhållanden, strejker, byte av transportör eller transportsätt, omlastning,

    kontroller i tullen, felaktiga dokument, hantering av stora volymer, IT-system. De

    åtgärder som finns för att kunna begränsa variationer är, automatiserade terminaler,

    bättre kommunikation, ökad flexibilitet, semi-trailrar, elektronisk deklaration,

    säkerställa korrekt tulldokumentation, koppla samman container till enheter, flexibelt

    IT-system.

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  • 4249.
    M, Antfolk
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship.
    Gender equality in academia - from an organizational perspective2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Gender imbalances in academia is found globally. Even though women earn the same

    amount of PhD degrees the gender imbalance becomes more and more prominent at

    higher academic levels. Karolinska Institute is a Swedish medical university where 28%

    of the professors are female. This thesis aims to conclude if there is a gender imbalance

    in terms of scientific production and research impact, measured in numbers of

    publications or impact of publications, in Sweden. This thesis also aims to investigate if

    this possible difference is dependent on the gender of the PI. Any difference should be

    interpreted from an organizational perspective.

    This is done through a case study of Karolinska Institute PhD students graduating in 2010

    where 222 doctoral dissertations have been studied to investigate the productivity, in

    terms of published papers, and impact, in terms of impact points and citations, of their

    research within their fellow research community, of each PhD student during their PhD

    studies.

    The results show a trend where female students and students with a female PI are less

    productive and impactful than their fellow students. Specifically, it shows that the group

    of female students with a female PI have statistically significantly less publications than

    the other groups and that the same group have statistically significantly less impact

    points that female student with a male PI or male students with a female PI. The results

    have then been interpreted with a focus on organizational theories.

  • 4250.
    Maase, Anders
    et al.
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Möllmark, Niklas
    Linnaeus University, School of Business and Economics, Department of Management Accounting and Logistics.
    Hur påverkar ägarstrukturen bolagets prestation i en svensk kontext?: Är svensk bolagsstyrning värd att försvara i en globaliserad värld? 2017Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Master Thesis in Business Administration, School of Business and Economics, Linnaeus University, 4FE17E, 2017

    Authors: Anders Maase and Niklas Möllmark

    Supervisor: Anna Stafsudd

    Second supervisor: Håkan Locking

    Examiner: Karin Jonnergård

    Title: How does the ownership structure affect the firm’s performance in a Swedish context?

    Background: Ownership structure has been a hot topic ever since the first firms were founded and has since been affected by law, globalization and internationalization. Sweden has previously been characterized by a high ownership concentration as a result from ‘The Swedish Model’ but today there are international pressures that instead propagate a spread type of ownership. The views differ if Sweden is to continue advocating the concentrated ownership structure or shifting towards the Anglo-American corporate governance model.

    Purpose: To explain if and how ownership structure affects the performance of Swedish listed firms.

    Method: The study has a deductive research approach and the underlying theory is based on agency theory. The quantitative research method relies on ownership, board and financial data from 2011, 2012 and 2013.

    Conclusion: There is no significant relationship between ownership concentration and the firm’s performance, but between ownership structure there is significant evidence that foreign and institutional ownership affects the company's performance. Thus, it is possible that Sweden moves towards an Anglo-American type of corporate governance.

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