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  1. 1. MEANINGFUL OR MEANINGLESS? THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMAL RELATIONSHIPS - A case study of the perceived importance of relationship enablers between the United Nations and the European Union

    Magister-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Författare :Sören Selander; [2023-10-05]
    Nyckelord :informal relationships; social capital; trust; cooperation;

    Sammanfattning : The special meaning of the UN-EU relations characterized not only by symbolic significance but also in terms of legitimization and especially growing financial importance, complemented by the findings of previous literature on business organizations underscoring the value of informal relationships, led me devote this thesis to the perceived importance of social capital in the UN-EU relations. In line with existing theories of social capital which argue that the interpersonal side of relationships can lead to advantages, pointing at the same time to some favorable conditions such as trust, obligations and expectations, and relational embeddedness that need to be fulfilled for a relationship to become meaningful, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of the individuals involved in the informal relationships between the UN and the EU on the relevance of these relational social capital conditions. LÄS MER

  2. 2. Why are some people better than others? : Is it because of their cultural background, personal competence, or company’s influence?

    Kandidat-uppsats, Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Författare :Abdul Rafay; Elanur Ozbutun; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Cross-cultural communication; Individual competence; Culture; Company influence; International Business; Intercultural interactions; Negotiations; Cultural and Social Intelligence; Success;

    Sammanfattning : In the last few decades, due to the exponential rise in interconnectivity and globalization the importance of cross-cultural communication has been a hot topic to research more about. Due to this increase and more frequent interactions business individuals have started giving cross-cultural environments the attention it needs to address the challenges at hand. LÄS MER

  3. 3. Bringing it back home? : The effects of Industry 4.0 on backshoring to the home country: A qualitative study

    Kandidat-uppsats, Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Författare :Selina Jordi; Sina Roth; [2023]
    Nyckelord :International Business; Backshoring; Industry 4.0; Internationalization; Offshoring; Technologies;

    Sammanfattning : The purpose of this thesis is to study the impact of Industry 4.0 on the backshoring of international companies. As well, this thesis will provide an in-depth look of how backshoring is being carried out under the wave of Industry 4.0. LÄS MER

  4. 4. Navigating Turbulent Waters : Exploring SME strategies for internationalization amidst Global Bank Crisis

    Kandidat-uppsats, Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Författare :Agnes Olson; Hannah Samuelsson Flink; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Internationalization Process; Strategies; Risk Management; Crisis Management; SMEs; Financial crisis; Bank crisis; Resilience;

    Sammanfattning : The global bank crisis between 2008 and 2013 posed a great threat against many organizations globally, especially towards small-medium enterprises (SMEs), which several researchers have investigated through quantitative studies. However, few studies have explored the strategic decisions made by SMEs regarding internationalization processes and international work during this time, beyond numbers. LÄS MER

  5. 5. The Significance of Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain Management for Facilitating International Businesses : Cases from Emerging Markets

    Magister-uppsats, Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Författare :A K M Ezazul Haque; Khushbu Waqar; Payam Koohi Habibi Dehkordi; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Digital Transformation; Digital Technologies; Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Emerging Markets; International Business; Global Expansion; Business Process ReEngineering; Internet of Things; Cloud Computing; B2B Online Platforms; Dynamic Capabilities; Opportunities; Challenges; Competitive Advantage;

    Sammanfattning : Technological advancements have altered all aspects of human life, undeniably impacting all domains of commercial entities. Current digital technologies have the most pre-eminent influence on the supply chain management of corporations, irrespective of their diverse industry and operations. LÄS MER